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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1920 on: 23 Jan 2015, 05:10 pm »
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini A Review From Poland


January 2015

Hi Folks


The Bryston Mini A speaker is a big hit in Europe! - Got a 95% Rating


Hi James,

Please see attached a PDF of the Bryston Mini A speaker in the most influential magazine in Poland – Audio Video – it’s superb!






(We will send you few translated sentences in English later).

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1921 on: 23 Jan 2015, 08:28 pm »
Hi Earl

Well thank you for your kind comments on the speakers - much appreciated - no new models on the drawing board at this point other than the T REX.

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James,

what are the T REX??

thanks,

al.

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« Reply #1922 on: 23 Jan 2015, 09:17 pm »
James,

what are the T REX??

thanks,

al.
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I am working on a line source version of the Model T

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1923 on: 26 Jan 2015, 12:33 pm »
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini A Speaker Review


January 2015

Some quotes (English translations) from our latest Mini A speaker review.



“The Bryston Mini A Loudspeaker is an extremely interesting product in its price range, both in terms of a bookshelf monitor and floor-standing speaker. The Mini A has the sound quality of a much larger free-standing loudspeaker.”

“It is not widely expected to have such a combination of spaciousness, neutrality, bass definition and sound scale in a speaker system in this price range. Bryston has done it  with great success. Therefore, we grant the Bryston Mini A our highest award. The Bryston Mini A is really worth an audition.”

“Relating the qualities of the Mini A to its price and comparing them to the competition – both more and less expensive - I assert that it is one of the "Best buy" speakers in recent years.”

“I must mentioned the stereo capability. Let me be extremely clear about this: in my opinion, in the case of the Mini A, it is simply outstanding. Outstanding in its price range and very good in absolute terms. Hardly ever do floor standing column speakers, two or three times more expensive create a more realistic soundstage, and most of all an equally deep sense of space.”
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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1924 on: 26 Jan 2015, 06:49 pm »
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SUBJECT: New Bryston Speaker Distributor


January  2015

We would like to welcome ‘Ultimate Audio Video’ in Indonesia’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.



Ultimate Audio Video
Ruko Taman Kebon Jeruk Intercon,
Blok A4 No. 30-31,
Jln. Meruya Ilir, Jakarta Barat 11630, Indonesia

Ph: 62 21 58907053
Ph: 62 215845584
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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1925 on: 27 Jan 2015, 05:09 pm »
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SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T – Customer Feedback


January 2015

HI James,

I had a listen to the Middle T at Audio Eden last week.



Bryston Middle T Natural Cherry


Mike Hamelin is one of my all time favourite audio salesman, and also the fellow who sold me my current six Bryston devices   

The Bryston Middle T speaker was fantastic!! And amazing bass. I shall give a closer listen to the Middle and Big Ts, but I suspect there's a pair in my future. Wonderful at any price but amazing value at list.

And congrats on making the cover of Stereophile.

Regards,
Dave


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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1926 on: 28 Jan 2015, 01:42 am »
Just received a set of Mini T's today with the new tweets of course(THX Chris)
Their some heavy for their size and very solid :thumb:.
Their mission if they decide to accept is for surround duty backed up with a pair of 7Bsst2's.
So far they like it (THX -10) on the dial but I've only listened for about an hour(wifey called).
Used a concert bluray The Eagles  Farewell Tour I live in Melbourne as their is some nice sax back up and also some small percussion in the back ground.
Great separation and distinction especially with small percussion such as shakers ect. as their level is low in the mix but the Mini's sure bring them out nice and clear :thumb:.
Was a tad worried that the Mini's and Revel's would be fighting each other,seems they get along great on stage.
Also I noticed the natural ambience of the venue could definitely be heard more thru the Mini's.
I'm quite impressed with what I have heard so far in fact their staying put and the Revel S-30's will go up on the block.
Damn it James,that means I'll have to audition the T's or A's and compare them to the Revel 52's if Audioark still has them.
Or bring them home for a home audition.

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« Reply #1927 on: 28 Jan 2015, 05:02 am »
Just received a set of Mini T's today with the new tweets of course(THX Chris)
Their some heavy for their size and very solid :thumb:.
Their mission if they decide to accept is for surround duty backed up with a pair of 7Bsst2's.
So far they like it (THX -10) on the dial but I've only listened for about an hour(wifey called).
Used a concert bluray The Eagles  Farewell Tour I live in Melbourne as their is some nice sax back up and also some small percussion in the back ground.
Great separation and distinction especially with small percussion such as shakers ect. as their level is low in the mix but the Mini's sure bring them out nice and clear :thumb:.
Was a tad worried that the Mini's and Revel's would be fighting each other,seems they get along great on stage.
Also I noticed the natural ambience of the venue could definitely be heard more thru the Mini's.
I'm quite impressed with what I have heard so far in fact their staying put and the Revel S-30's will go up on the block.
Damn it James,that means I'll have to audition the T's or A's and compare them to the Revel 52's if Audioark still has them.
Or bring them home for a home audition.

Glad you are enjoying the speakers.  Try them up front and see what you think. :thumb:

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1928 on: 28 Jan 2015, 01:52 pm »
Yes,that should give me a better indication how the T's will do up front only on a larger scale and a bit of comparison with the 50A's.

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1929 on: 28 Jan 2015, 01:55 pm »
Yes,that should give me a better indication how the T's will do up front only on a larger scale and a bit of comparison with the 50A's.

Hi Don

I think you will be pleasantly surprised. :thumb:

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1930 on: 28 Jan 2015, 04:58 pm »
For whats is worth I have a pair of Middle Ts that replaced a pair of 3.6 Maggies that replaced a pair of Revel F52s - all of which were run at the time with a full Bryston stack including a pair of the latest 7Bs. So I cannot offer a timely and direct comparison between the Middle Ts and the Revels but I wasn't as happy with the Revels, in my room which has its limitations, as I am with the Middle Ts. I know that various speakers will work well with various amps/gear but every path I went down to try and get more out of the F52s always turned me towards moving to a Levinson amp which I didn't want to do. Maybe its a synergy/voicing thing between the Levinson/Revel match up and the same could easily apply to the Bryston gear/speaker set up as well - makes sense to me. I probably would have gone for the Model Ts if I had the room for them but I don't but I'm not looking to change the Middle Ts anytime soon, again for whats is worth.

I haven't heard the Mini Ts in quite a while but they did punch way above their weight class when I did. If its easy enough for you to move them out front it might be a fun and maybe enlightening an exercise.

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1931 on: 28 Jan 2015, 11:55 pm »
That's the plan tonight or tomorrow.
Sides the cash flow, it's quite fun as last night I enjoyed the Mini's in back with the 7's.
Now they'll be huffin n puffin with the 28's up front.

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1932 on: 29 Jan 2015, 06:14 pm »
Ron, How did the "T's " compare to the Maggie's for detail? I'm in the market for new mains myself and am giving the Brystons some serious consideration. My system is 7B powered and I've had Maggie's in the past, in fact I just sold my MG2.6R. I was just over at the dealer here in Edmonton and they carry both Maggie's and Bryston. I had quick a listen to the Middle T, Big center and the Mini T along with Revel surrounds and the sound was sublime and very coherent. I didn't have a chance to listen them in a 2 channel environment so it looks like I have to setup an appt to hear Bryston Model T's in their big sound room.  :green:

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1933 on: 29 Jan 2015, 06:54 pm »
I love the planar sound and spent several months with the 1.7's, but I am currently enjoying the dynamics of the Middle T - great fun!  They have been a very forgiving speaker with regard to placement, but certainly reward you with width and depth when pulled out from the back wall.   If I had to sum it up with one word it would be coherence, great sound from top to bottom.  The bass really is amazing, particularly the articulation.  I ran the 1.7's with two Revel B15's which could shake the foundation, but the Middle T's sound much more realistic - it's just too easy to crank up the lows with a sub.  The Middle T's are in a two channel 90% music system and have more than enough bass for me, particularly with acoustic material.

Paired with the newest SST2 series it sounds fantastic.  With the 4BSST it seemed a bit bass heavy, and an early 4BSST2 seemed just a bit thin, but with my new 3BSST2 my wife thinks it is "just right".   Interestingly enough, I have a later model 2B-LP that really hits hard low - it just runs out of steam and isn't anywhere near as transparent and 3 dimensional - but very good sounding none the less.  My wife doesn't often take much interest in my hobby, other than having to be at home to when FedEx or UPS is scheduled to come, but she has commented a number of times about how much she likes the Middle T - particularly how good it sounds everywhere in the room and even when out of the room.  Normally I make her sit in the sweet spot to experience the magic a speaker can produce, and it does sound the best there, but these sound very good everywhere.   

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1934 on: 1 Feb 2015, 04:28 pm »
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SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Reviews


February 2015

Hi Folks,

We have received many excellent reviews over the past while on our Bryston Speakers so please find below links to some of them.


SECRETS OF HOME THEATER – Middle T
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/floor-standing-speakers/floor-standing-speakers-reviews/bryston-middle-t-floor-standing-speakers-review.html

FIVE STARS FOR PERFORMANCE – Middle T
“I’m just gonna cut to the chase and say that the Middle T sounded so good that I listened to it mostly just for pure pleasure… Brent Butterworth, Home Theatre Review.com
http://hometheaterreview.com/bryston-middle-t-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/

“A reference in their class, the Mini T’s can be compared comfortably with speakers costing two or even three times their asking price. You have to hear these!
Jan Erik Nordoen, Le Magazine Son Image
http://www.bryston.com/PDF/reviews/2013_10_Review_SonandImage_Mini_T.pdf

“The Minis have what it takes to achieve great musical performance proficiency providing engaging overall sound — effortless, intimate, and musical and involving… the kind that captures the very spirit and soul… I have no hesitation recommending the Mini T’s.
Ernie Fischer, Innerearmag.com
http://www.innerearmag.com/reviews/speakers/Bryston_Modet_mini-T.shtml

“The sound [of the Bryston Model T Signatures] was simply terrific: big, open, precise imaging, with tremendous dynamics, especially in the bass. The bass is said to be flat to 25Hz, and, based on what I heard, I don’t doubt it. Bryston has a winner here.”
Robert Deutsch, Stereophile show report
http://www.stereophile.com/content/brystons-model-t-speakers

“The Model T is a balls-to-the-wall, highly capable floorstander that offers tremendous levels of control, dynamic ability, and class-leading bass performance.
Aron Garrecht, Soundstagenetwork.com
http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/579
 
CANADA HI-FI – Middle T
http://canadahifi.com/bryston-middle-t-loudspeakers/

EVERYTHING AUDIO – Mini T
http://everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.ca/2014/12/speaker-review-bryston-mini-t-compact.html

ABSOLUTE SOUND – Mini T
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/bryston-mini-t-loudspeaker/

STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE – Middle T
http://www.stereophile.com/content/bryston-middle-t-loudspeaker

HOME THEATER and HIGH FIDELITY – Model A3
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/floor-standing-speakers/floor-standing-speakers-reviews/bryston-model-a3-floor-standing-speaker-review.html

SOUND AND VISION MAGAZINE – Surround System
http://www.soundandvision.com/content/bryston-mini-t-speaker-system

INNER EAR REPORT – Middle T
http://www.innerearmag.com/reviews/short_sweet/Bryston_Middle_T.shtml

Blu-Ray Definition Magazine – Mini T
http://www.blu-raydefinition.com/hardware/bryston-mini-speakers-review.html

SOUNDSTAGE – GOOD SOUND – Mini T
http://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/526
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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1935 on: 1 Feb 2015, 05:05 pm »
James:  Seriously considering my next speaker upgrade for my living room system that is currently running Focal Aria 948's.  Focal 1038BE's would be the natural "step up" from the Arias, but the Model T's are getting such rave reviews that I am really wanting to hear them.  And of course they are right in the same price range (thinking Passive Signature T's).

My problem is there appear to be no dealers in North Texas and the only dealer in Texas is in Austin (4 hour drive).  What do you suggest for those of us really wanting to audition the Bryston but faced with a limited dealer network?  Any thoughs about finding a dealer in the Dallas (DFW) area?

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« Reply #1936 on: 1 Feb 2015, 05:51 pm »
James:  Seriously considering my next speaker upgrade for my living room system that is currently running Focal Aria 948's.  Focal 1038BE's would be the natural "step up" from the Arias, but the Model T's are getting such rave reviews that I am really wanting to hear them.  And of course they are right in the same price range (thinking Passive Signature T's).

My problem is there appear to be no dealers in North Texas and the only dealer in Texas is in Austin (4 hour drive).  What do you suggest for those of us really wanting to audition the Bryston but faced with a limited dealer network?  Any thoughs about finding a dealer in the Dallas (DFW) area?

Hi scirica

It really is a problem for me as most dealers need another speaker like a hole in the head.  Candidly I have just been referring interested customers that live in areas where we do not have speaker dealers to our dealers that stock and demo our speakers.  But I realize without an audition it is a difficult decision for our customers. Fortunately this has worked out for us as no one I am aware of has returned speakers to our current dealers once they hear them in their setup.

james


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« Reply #1937 on: 1 Feb 2015, 07:25 pm »
Totally understand your dilemna James! Given your response, how do I determine which dealers actually have Model T's set up for listening? My work takes me to the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Houston on a regular basis, so if there are dealers you can refer me to that would be wonderful.

And I do believe that people don't return your speakers after home auditions!

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #1938 on: 2 Feb 2015, 02:01 am »
And as far as I can tell, I've not seen any on the used aftermarket department...

I've been monitoring a lot here in Canada, but I've not came across any ads for any of the used Bryston speaker line.

(I've only seen a Middle-T demo ad from a dealer in last october but it was bad timing for me at the time...)

So either no body buys them...

Or people who buy them, keeps them!

(Must be the second option...  :-))

And I have the same problem about auditionning.  It's a 2 or 3 hours drive to reach a dealer that has the Bryston speaker line for demo.

I guess that I'll just have to make another sacrifial lamb offering for a pair of Mini-T to come my way...

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« Reply #1939 on: 2 Feb 2015, 03:06 am »
I've had my Model T passives for about a year. I bought them last February and I won't be selling them.

My main concern was they where going to be too big for my 11'x 25'x 8' room. They're room friendly as I using them in an unconventional setup, reflecting the direct sound off the back wall. I'm getting a strong 8'x 10' phantom stereo image coming off the front wall, and it's not overpowering the room.

The Model T passives though are capable of heavy bass vibe. I used Paradigm Studio 100 v2 which are now doing surround duty in the corners. The Model T outclasses them in every way and the Studio 100 is a pretty good speaker, which outclassed any other Paradigm speaker.