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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #580 on: 12 Aug 2012, 02:15 pm »
James, based on what you've written about the Model T's development, the role of Axiom (and my experience with its M80), and your work on it, I'm not the least bit surprised by this reaction. My guess is that the Model T will cause quite a stir in the audio world.

Bryston seems to be on an incredible roll with its product introductions. The hits just keep on coming.

Dave

Hi Dave

Thanks - although speakers are probably the most subjective component in any system I think many of our customers will appreciate the Model T.

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« Reply #581 on: 12 Aug 2012, 02:46 pm »
Hi Dave

Thanks - although speakers are probably the most subjective component in any system I think many of our customers will appreciate the Model T.

James

James, maybe for a moment you forgot that Bryston now is in the headphone component business. :D Headphones are, as you've found, just as subjective as are speakers, and for many users, so are headphone amps.

But I agree entirely that many Bryston users are probably going to like the Model T for the same reasons that they like other Bryston products, which start with basic goals in terms of engineering that can be measured and tested, objectively. For example, the company invariably tries to reach the lowest possible levels of distortion, which are not based on subjective judgement. It does so, I believe, on the premise that better specs are likely to produce better sound, which many users will find, subjectively, to be of a kind they prefer.

You have explained that the Model T, like all Bryston products, has been tested exhaustively - objectively tested - and then tested, subjectively, via listener blind testing. So this initial, totally subjective assessment from Mark Jones, seems to me to be a confirmation of all the hard, and frequently objective, work you have done for so many months on the Model T.

You never, personally, hype Bryston gear on AC beyond saying something like we think it's good. It is nice to see the the initial reaction to the Model T from a third party is doing some of the hyping that you, wisely, are reluctant to do.

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« Reply #582 on: 13 Aug 2012, 05:57 pm »
Hi Vipers

It will be up to the individual distributors as to whether they carry the speakers in their market. It will obviously be a difficult choice for some as many have other obligations to a speaker line.

James

Hi James,

I hear what you are saying and I totally understand the situation, it would be a shame though as I know there would be many a Bryston fan over in the UK that would love to hear the Model T, especially in it's active guise, maybe you could disguise a pair as a couple of 4B's or something and sneak them under the radar :wink:

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« Reply #583 on: 31 Aug 2012, 12:25 pm »
Hi Folks,

Sneak Peek!

Bryston Model T Bookshelf Speaker.

It is essentially a “MINI ME” version of the full Model T.

No pricing as of yet ( hoping less than $3000 the pair suggest list US) and I am going to use a Black Bryston Logo instead of the Silver shown.

Available at the end of October.

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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #584 on: 31 Aug 2012, 01:15 pm »
Hi Folks,

Sneak Peek!

Bryston Model T Bookshelf Speaker.

It is essentially a “MINI ME” version of the full Model T.

No pricing as of yet ( hoping less than $3000 the pair suggest list US) and I am going to use a Black Bryston Logo instead of the Silver shown.

Available at the end of October.

james







Hi James,
Is this available in active also?
What size woofer are you using?
Looks very nice indeed. :thumb:

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« Reply #585 on: 31 Aug 2012, 02:04 pm »
Hi James,
Is this available in active also?
What size woofer are you using?
Looks very nice indeed. :thumb:

Only Passive for now - it  is an 8 inch woofer - same drivers as in the Model T.

james

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« Reply #586 on: 31 Aug 2012, 03:06 pm »
That is nice.

It is bi or tri wire?

Also, have you set a price for the center speaker yet..

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« Reply #587 on: 31 Aug 2012, 04:43 pm »
That is nice.

It is bi or tri wire?

Also, have you set a price for the center speaker yet..

Hi,

Bi-wire - the large Model T center channel will be about $2900

james

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« Reply #588 on: 31 Aug 2012, 06:21 pm »
Hi Folks,

Sneak Peek!

Bryston Model T Bookshelf Speaker.

It is essentially a “MINI ME” version of the full Model T.

No pricing as of yet ( hoping less than $3000 the pair suggest list US) and I am going to use a Black Bryston Logo instead of the Silver shown.

Available at the end of October.

james

Very nice James.  Could be a interesting double-blind listening test down the road with Axiom's M22V3. 












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« Reply #589 on: 31 Aug 2012, 06:33 pm »
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Hi,

No they are totally different - we are using a custom 8 inch woofer as opposed to 2- 5 inch mids so the MINI T goes much lower in frequency and is capable of much more acoustic output with significantly lower distortion.  Also the MINI has a dedicated MID range driver.

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« Reply #590 on: 31 Aug 2012, 06:37 pm »
sorry - double post

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« Reply #591 on: 31 Aug 2012, 09:53 pm »
Hi James,
Are going to let the magazines have a listen to these and as well as the larger model T ? Anything lined up to introduce them upon mankind?  :D

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« Reply #592 on: 31 Aug 2012, 10:03 pm »
Hi James,
Are going to let the magazines have a listen to these and as well as the larger model T ? Anything lined up to introduce them upon mankind?  :D

Mark

Hi Mark,

Soundstage Magazine is up first on the list for Model T's (they include extensive anechoic measurements as part of their speaker reviews) http://www.soundstageav.com/speakermeasurements.html  then Stereophile has expressed interest as well as Absolute Sound. 

I will make sure we have all the customer backorders covered though before review samples are released.

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« Reply #593 on: 1 Sep 2012, 06:21 pm »
Hi James,

A few questions on the new Bryston loudspeakers:

1) Rough dimensions both the centre and surround speakers?
2) Will the speakers be shown at the TAVES show in Toronto  :o?
3) When will the speakers be available to be purchased :thumb:?
4) Any specifications that you can provide on the subwoofer?

Ciao, Luigi

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« Reply #594 on: 1 Sep 2012, 07:06 pm »
Hi James,

A few questions on the new Bryston loudspeakers:

1) Rough dimensions both the centre and surround speakers?
2) Will the speakers be shown at the TAVES show in Toronto  :o?
3) When will the speakers be available to be purchased :thumb:?
4) Any specifications that you can provide on the subwoofer?

Ciao, Luigi


Hi Luigi,

1. I will try and get the measurement for you. The surrounds will be either the MINI T's or a new in-wall 2-way I am working on.
2. Yes I hope to have a pair of each at the show
3. The first production run is mid October but they are all presold.
4. Be three- 8 inch woofers and about 500 watt power amp internal with controls etc.

james

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« Reply #595 on: 1 Sep 2012, 07:19 pm »
 Glad to see the Mini is three way....nice work James :thumb:

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« Reply #596 on: 1 Sep 2012, 10:02 pm »
James,

I am confused.

You said the first production run is sold out, I was not aware that any of the speakers could be pre-ordered.

Also which speaker was made during the first production run, that was sold out.

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« Reply #597 on: 2 Sep 2012, 12:11 am »
James,

I am confused.

You said the first production run is sold out, I was not aware that any of the speakers could be pre-ordered.

Also which speaker was made during the first production run, that was sold out.

Sorry I did not make that clear. I announced the Model T speakers officially last month to our dealers and I have had a few dealers over to hear them at my place and before I knew it the first 20 pairs were gone.

James

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« Reply #598 on: 2 Sep 2012, 07:08 pm »
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Re: Bryston Loudspeakers
« Reply #599 on: 2 Sep 2012, 09:50 pm »
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Model T Loudspeakers Feedback


DATE:  September 2012

Hi Folks – David is a professional sound engineer who has won many awards for his work in Movies and TV sound.


“Hi James,

Thanks again for making the time this afternoon for a first listening session with Bryston's new passive and active T1 speaker systems. Comparing the subtle differences between the two setups was a lot of fun and I love the flexibility you've built in for your customers. We've had many conversations about the relative merits of active vs passive speaker designs, and with a few simple choices you've managed to address them all.

From a performance point of view, both systems are top notch. I've always loved the sound of your listening rooms, and these new combinations are as good as I've heard. While I loved both systems and don't think they differ too much, the active system with the three Bryston power amps truly was one of the best sounding Hi-Fi systems I've had the pleasure to hear.

I'm looking forward to more time with them at TAVES and perhaps down the road if you are able to send a review sample our way at The Inner Ear. I'd also love to try the smaller pair at the studio in my new sound design suite.

Thanks again and well done.”

David McCallum
Partner / Supervising Sound Editor
Tattersall Sound & Picture