Bryston Loudspeakers

James Tanner · « **Reply #2180 on:** 18 Jul 2015, 07:54 pm »

Hi Folks,

The new AC-1 Center channel is now on our website.

http://www.bryston.com/products/speakers/Model_A1_Center.html

James

James Tanner · « **Reply #2181 on:** 19 Jul 2015, 08:40 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Surround System Review

July 2015

Hi Folks,

Please see link below to our entry level surround system review from Home Theater Review Magazine.

Bryston Mini A and AC1 Micro Speaker System Reviewed

Favourite quotes:

1. Nothing about the setup process really prepared me for the sound of Bryston's "mini" speakers. I was drawn in by the clarity and purity of dialogue pouring out of the AC1 Micro.

2, The other thing I couldn't help but notice is just how seamlessly the Model A subwoofer blended with the satellites. Not only that, but the sub in and of itself is utterly musical, without a hint of audible resonance, no bloat, and a remarkable room-filling quality.

http://hometheaterreview.com/bryston-mini-a-and-ac1-micro-speaker-system-reviewed/

James Tanner · « **Reply #2182 on:** 21 Jul 2015, 06:23 pm »

Hi Folks,

A customer sent me this showing his Rosewood Model T's - WOW - what a nice setup aye

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #2183 on:** 21 Jul 2015, 06:52 pm »

Hi Folks,

New Bryston dealer in Washington State:

Hi James

The A1s are an extraordinary value. I've only been open for a week and a half and I may be selling two pair soon. If these speakers sell as well as we think they will, I will order a couple pair to keep in stock.

The customer response for the A1s has been outstanding thus far. You did an awesome job developing the speakers.

Now it's our job to feature them in a favorable space.

Cheers,
Hans

gene9p · « **Reply #2184 on:** 22 Jul 2015, 08:06 pm »

Stands from www.gwizpro.com arrived. Very nice. I ordered the spikes for the bottoms and used a little blu tack for the pucks that come with the spikes. They are a group of VETS who custom build wooden stands for speakers.. Any size or custom design and whatever color stain you want. I went with a basic black ash to match speakers. Only 9 inches high not counting spikes. Looking and sounding good.

James Tanner · « **Reply #2185 on:** 22 Jul 2015, 09:07 pm »

Thanks really neat! How are you liking the Mini T's?

james

Spyman · « **Reply #2186 on:** 22 Jul 2015, 10:20 pm »

Quote from: gene9p on 22 Jul 2015, 08:06 pm

Stands from www.gwizpro.com arrived. Very nice. I ordered the spikes for the bottoms and used a little blu tack for the pucks that come with the spikes. They are a group of VETS who custom build wooden stands for speakers.. Any size or custom design and whatever color stain you want. I went with a basic black ash to match speakers. Only 9 inches high not counting spikes. Looking and sounding good.

Gene9p,

What a great idea! I've used spikes under my speaker stands for years and I've always had a love/hate feeling toward the pucks. Love because they protect the floor, and hate because they always come loose when I have to move the speakers. I never thought of using Blu Tack! Great idea!

Terry

gene9p · « **Reply #2187 on:** 23 Jul 2015, 01:06 pm »

Thanks....it's not perfect but it certainly helps

James:

as far as the Mini T's go it's still a work in progress but now that I have the stands and have them set up pretty much the way I want them , I can concentrate on the tweaks to bring out the best of the speakers. First thing I plan to is to bi wire them. My biggest issue is that they are on the boomy side in my home set up although when the were just sitting on the floor with the spikes they were sounding really good. The detail is terrific . They might need some bass management that my Parasound JC2 doesn't have but my Marantz Pre/pro does so I might swap out the leads to see to experiment using the Marantz. I have a few other ideas in mind as an apartment dweller I don't have the luxury of space as a house owner does. I am committed now to the Mini T's as I sold the Harbeth's and set up my B&W sig's in my BR with a nice Rotel integrated amp and a Rotel tuner. It's what I like to do, work the problem. It keeps me busy and in the end is very rewarding with all the hands on trial and error. It is a great learning experience too. We've come a long way since a simple receiver, turntable and speakers.

James Tanner · « **Reply #2188 on:** 23 Jul 2015, 01:12 pm »

Quote from: gene9p on 23 Jul 2015, 01:06 pm

Thanks....it's not perfect but it certainly helps

James:

as far as the Mini T's go it's still a work in progress but now that I have the stands and have them set up pretty much the way I want them , I can concentrate on the tweaks to bring out the best of the speakers. First thing I plan to is to bi wire them. My biggest issue is that they are on the boomy side in my home set up although when the were just sitting on the floor with the spikes they were sounding really good. The detail is terrific . They might need some bass management that my Parasound JC2 doesn't have but my Marantz Pre/pro does so I might swap out the leads to see to experiment using the Marantz. I have a few other ideas in mind as an apartment dweller I don't have the luxury of space as a house owner does. I am committed now to the Mini T's as I sold the Harbeth's and set up my B&W sig's in my BR with a nice Rotel integrated amp and a Rotel tuner. It's what I like to do, work the problem. It keeps me busy and in the end is very rewarding with all the hands on trial and error. It is a great learning experience too. We've come a long way since a simple receiver, turntable and speakers.

OK Thanks - the Mini T's will go down to 35 Cycles so they go much lower than most bookshelf type speakers so they will load the room differently. Also as you noticed when you raise them off the floor the floor bounce dip changes due to the different wavelengths in the bass relative to the floor and your listening position.

We do have a product called PORT PLUGS which allow you to block the port on the rear of the speaker. What that does is gently roll off the low bass a little quicker and you may fine that helps in a small room. Try stuffing the ports with a pair of socks and see if that helps.

james

gene9p · « **Reply #2189 on:** 23 Jul 2015, 01:30 pm »

I am using foam rubber in ports....no clean socks..LOL.....I did use the socks trick as well.

alexone · « **Reply #2190 on:** 23 Jul 2015, 05:42 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 23 Jul 2015, 01:12 pm

OK Thanks - the Mini T's will go down to 35 Cycles so they go much lower than most bookshelf type speakers so they will load the room differently. Also as you noticed when you raise them off the floor the floor bounce dip changes due to the different wavelengths in the bass relative to the floor and your listening position.

We do have a product called PORT PLUGS which allow you to block the port on the rear of the speaker. What that does is gently roll off the low bass a little quicker and you may fine that helps in a small room. Try stuffing the ports with a pair of socks and see if that helps.

james

James,

maybe you should offer some Bryston socks to do so...

al.

srb · « **Reply #2191 on:** 23 Jul 2015, 06:25 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 23 Jul 2015, 01:12 pm

Try stuffing the ports with a pair of socks and see if that helps.

One of the few situations where you can tell someone to "put a sock in it" with no chance of hurt feelings.

Marius · « **Reply #2192 on:** 26 Jul 2015, 06:40 am »

Hi James ,
Found this on Twitter :

@DAR__KO: Depeche Mode's "Dream On" sounding rather tasty on Bryston Mini T loudspeakers powered by Bryston… https://t.co/bycDnYswTo

Cheers Marius

James Tanner · « **Reply #2193 on:** 26 Jul 2015, 05:16 pm »

Quote from: Marius on 26 Jul 2015, 06:40 am

Hi James ,
Found this on Twitter :

@DAR__KO: Depeche Mode's "Dream On" sounding rather tasty on Bryston Mini T loudspeakers powered by Bryston… https://t.co/bycDnYswTo

Cheers Marius

Thanks - was this in a store?

james

Marius · « **Reply #2194 on:** 26 Jul 2015, 05:35 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 26 Jul 2015, 05:16 pm

Thanks - was this in a store?

james

Hi James
Dont know, maybe you can find more on http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/, dar_ko is Publisher/Editor of DAR and staff writer for 6Moons, TONEAudio according to his twitter-bio

Cheers
Marius

James Tanner · « **Reply #2195 on:** 26 Jul 2015, 05:53 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T – Customer Feedback

July 2015

Hello Mr. Tanner,

We had an e-mail exchange back in December 2014 regarding Bryston Mini-T loudspeakers during which you answered various questions.

Just following up to let you know that I recently purchased a pair of Mini-Ts from Audio Eden in Aurora, Ontario and am really pleased. These speakers satisfy that "Goldlocks" need in my somewhat smaller living room. They're not too small and they're not too big, but just right. In my room they have the immediacy that a standmount (bookshelf) speaker possesses but also have the deeper bass and impact that previous floorstanders have provided. They also sound great (coherent) at somewhat closer listening distances.

Excellent speakers! Thank you for taking your own "hobby" loudspeaker project and refining it to be a commercial product line.

FOLLOW UP:

Hi Mr. Tanner,

Yes the Mini-Ts are special.

For years (late 80s onward) I owned Canadian made Energy Reference 22 loudspeakers and have spent the last 5 years trying to find a replacement for them. Tried a variety of excellent speakers including KEFs and Revels but nothing worked better in my room than my old Energy Ref 22s until discovering your Mini-Ts.

Similar sized speaker but the Mini-Ts are superior to the Ref 22s. More accurate and even more powerful. Thanks again for finally ending my loudspeaker search. It's nice to know that Canadians make some outstanding hi-fi gear that competes with anyone on the world stage.

Ron

James Tanner · « **Reply #2196 on:** 29 Jul 2015, 11:00 am »

Hello Bryston!

Ken Veitch here. A few pictures of my new Bryston Model A's finished in Boston Cherry veneer and also a couple of pictures to show the terrible room dynamics they must overcome. BTW, the flatscreen is being raised on Wednesday so it will just clear the height of the Model A's. The product is JEWELERY! FLAWLESS! BRAVO guys!!!

Sound quality is wonderful and warm, fat, and super clean. Best I've ever had in MY home. My idea: "Buy Brystons for your Brystons!" It's simple and it just works so well! I have a quite a few of them... lol....

I'm going home via my air conditioned car to my wonderfully cool flat to listen to my Bryston system and let it wrap me in the warmth and love that ALL Bryston products are created for. IMHO....

Sincerely:

Kenneth B. Veitch

Mag · « **Reply #2197 on:** 30 Jul 2015, 03:56 am »

Don't remember if I posted the photo of the Model T's at Pulsworks when Mr. Tanner was in Saskatoon.

gene9p · « **Reply #2198 on:** 30 Jul 2015, 08:06 pm »

Bi wired the Mini T's and received the Axiom port plugs which fit perfectly

Samurai7595 · « **Reply #2199 on:** 31 Jul 2015, 02:06 pm »

Quote from: Spyman on 22 Jul 2015, 10:20 pm

Gene9p,

What a great idea! I've used spikes under my speaker stands for years and I've always had a love/hate feeling toward the pucks. Love because they protect the floor, and hate because they always come loose when I have to move the speakers. I never thought of using Blu Tack! Great idea!

Terry

I replaced the spikes on my ProAc Response D30R floorstanding speakers with Soundcare SuperSpikes (Standard model).

They act like spikes but also protect your floors and you don't have to worry about moving/adjusting your speakers.

http://www.soundcare.no/products.htm