Hi Folks,
We have received a terrific amount of feedback on the Bryston Speakers over the last few months so I thought it may be usefull to put it in one document:
FEEDBACK FROM MARCH 2013 TO JUNE 2013 ON BRYSTON SPEAKERS
Bryston Model T
Just a few observations from the first few hours with the Bryston Model T speakers. I haven’t had nearly enough time with them but in my experience what we perceive in the first little while doesn’t tend to change too much. For sure James they really are quite unlike anything I have owned.
Firstly, these are very warm and musical speakers in the best possible way whilst they reflect all that is happening in a recording they do not do it in a cold or clinical way this is far preferable over “audiophile” speakers and the recent trend to tilt the treble up in an etched manner. The bass is indeed well extended and “quick” transients are preserved and well served. I have measured useful response down to 20hz, indeed these are full range speakers. The highs at first caused me some puzzlement I was not sure I was getting the full measure of the treble. This was put to rest while listening to some of my reference classical pieces. High frequency instruments such as bells were placed PROPERLY in the soundstage while other speakers tended to push them forward. While I do not think this is the most refined tweeter, most apparent on rock recording and cymbals, I believe it is a perfect match for these speakers and their overall coherence which is about as good as it gets in dynamic speakers. In terms of dynamic range one of your stated goals was to limit compression and I think this goal has been met. No speaker has unlimited dynamics as we know but the Model T is certainly in the top tier of this parameter indeed full range symphony recordings are superbly reproduced this is a great speaker for fans of Mahler’s somewhat overwrought symphonies. Susskind’s reading of Jupiter from Holst’s Planets (listening in DSD) is a true joy to listen to on these speakers.
The sound-staging is a revelation in this size speaker and price point. Depth is rendered in a wonderful manner and the layering within that depth is appropriate, well sized and accurate. This is a true revelation as other speakers the equal of these are at a much higher price point sometime 3 to 4 times as much. What you have achieved, re your design goals, will be a game changer James. As these become better known there will be a lot of sleepless nights for speaker designers and marketing departments in those other companies. Kudos to you sir.
To sum up these are superb transducers that punch well above their rather silly cheap price point. These speakers have the potential to truly shake up the high end industry and THAT is something that is long overdue.
Nick
Bryston Model T
Music Provides Joy! I just heard your Model T speakers at the Bryston dealer local to me - Audio Emporium near Milwaukee, WI. They sounded really dynamic and did a great job recreating a big symphonic piece the dealer had queued-up. Very "fast" speakers with a full low end. I suspect these will only continue to grow in popularity as more people hear their sound
Fantastic value! Congrats and cheers.
Bryston Model T - Smith’s Custom Audio (Lethbridge, Alberta)
My god after teasing myself with the mini t and then having the crap kicked out of me by its BIG BROTHER Model T aka the 'BIG T'... I have finally given the Middle T a good listen and what a GREAT SPEAKER! Can't say anything but WOW what a great speaker line up and the VALUE of all these speakers is absolutely superb... Thanks James, and the whole Bryston Team you have made dreams come true once again.
P.S. - Take one pair of Model T's and some Bryston Power one Music Player and turn up Michael Jackson's "DIRTY DIANA" it has never sounded like this... my pants were shaking... AMAZING!
Bryston Model T Middle - Dave (Audio Emporium
I just received my Middle T's. I am extremely impressed with their performance!
They have huge bass and power handling- to go along with excellent clarity without being bright. I think you've completed the HAT TRICK now with Model T, Mini T and Middle T.
There are literally hundreds of speakers to choose from "out there". Which should we specialist dealers offer? How many lines provide the specialist dealer what we need to do well? We need great sound at competitive prices, strong reliability, with distribution and customer support. Congrats and THANKS - for doing such a fine job with your speaker family!
Bryston Model T Middle - Mark Jones (Whitby Audio Video)
The MIDDLE-T I think will be a big seller, they sound fantastic!
Bryston Model T - Sam (Audio One Canada Day)
I was at the Audio One Middle T demo last night! I don't post very often but this morning I am compelled to do so. This is Sam (you called me Joe a few times but that's OK!) - it was pleasure meeting you again last night."Sounded Superb" is bang on. I was really floored by these gems. Absolutely smooth as silk with a bass bottom to die for, the voices were sounding like the artists were in the room, and a smooth and clear top end and midrange.
A very well know brand of speakers that retail for $20,000 were in the next room, and these at one quarter the price were better - hands down! I didn't get a chance to hear the big brother Model T but I can imagine that they would be incredible. And while I am writing.... For those of you who have never met James, what a real gentleman! He took the time to talk "audio" with me for about half an hour and I got a chance to understand the Bryston philosophy. This is a company that builds products to the best that technology offers and then sets a fair price to make a fair profit. This is unlike many other companies that sell inferior products at insane prices to cater to the "Audio Jewelry" crowd. If James and his engineers could build a better sounding product, they would. The R&D that went into the speakers took 2 years of effort to develop custom drivers and cabinets and the results are sublime
I came away realizing that I will never be sorry buying a Bryston product! The products are built with passion and HONESTY and I know that this company will stand behind it for a lifetime.
Bryston Model T Mini - Lam Seng Fatt (av2day.com)
Those who turned up for the launch of the Bryston Model T speakers at the AV Designs showroom in Kuala Lumpur last week were too engrossed with listening to the impressive speakers to notice their 'little brother' near the entrance. The Model T Mini has also arrived in Malaysia. James Tan and Tony Low were too busy demo-ing the Model T, and chances are they will still try to sell you the floorstanders, but from reports coming in from abroad, the Minis are quite remarkable too.
How many three-way standmounts are there in the market anyway? I can only think of the Spendor SP1/2R² and the SP100R² and the PMC IB2i and MB2i. I suggest you wait a while for the buzz about the Model T to die down and then ask James to set up the Model T Mini for an audition.
Bryston Model T - Paul Inman
I was unpacking my new Model T speakers and got called into work, so I only had chance to play a couple of CD's, however I am really impressed, I think Mark Knopfler is in my basement : ) this is with my cheapo \ temporary speaker cable. You must be thrilled with the feedback they are receiving, particularly being your first speaker!
Bryston Model T, BHA-1 - Tom Lathrop (Enjoy the Music, Montreal Audio Show)
Bryston had sent out a press release and renewed my interest in the speakers they introduced at the TAVES show in Toronto last September. I was really looking forward to spending more time with them in Montreal. As I descended the elevator to the larger rooms on the lower level I caught a glimpse of James Tanner out of the corner of my bad eye. I turned left toward the rooms I had known from previous years. Guess I've become a creature of habit, thought the people at Bryston will probably think of me as just a creature. Upon return home, Tom mentioned that it was his favorite room at the show, so I asked him to write a paragraph for me. He gets to hear most everything I review so I know from our conversations he has a good ear. He wrote:
"Bryston was featuring their new Model T Signature floor-standing speaker, part of a new line of Model T speakers. The standard Model T and the stand-mount Mini T were on silent display. The Model T Signature differs from the standard model by having the crossovers external to the speaker cabinet. The crossovers were in small boxes on the floor behind the speakers, and contain upgraded parts. The speakers were driven by a pair of Bryston 28B SST2 monoblocks, which are rated at 1000W per channel.
This system sounded exceptionally transparent and uncolored. The speakers seem to provide high value for the price.
Bryston Model T Mini - Burhoe (AK Member)
Blown Away by Bryston Mini T's! I heard the Bryston Mini T's today. I was skeptical of the reviews I have read of late of their performance. I take most reviews with a grain of salt anyways. After listening for two hours plus I was blown away. They seem to handle every genre of music with ease. The scary thing was the pair I was listening to weren't even broke in. I associate bookshelf speakers with weak bass but great detail. These actually had bass. If you get a chance go audition them. You'll be very surprised by these speakers.
Bryston Model T - Michael (Calgary Alberta)
What a treat! I was truly surprised! This speaker amazed me for its ability to deliver such a clean/fast sound with articulate bass and a very even midrange. I am still shocked at the price/performance ratio. I think it would be a challenge to find a speaker for the price of 6-7K that would actually surpass the Bryston Model T in all areas. I am so happy i had the chance to hear it today at Absolute Audio in Calgary.
This is a speaker that would sound great with a good 70WPC amp or a 600WPC amp of any HQ brands out there. Actually i would love to know how many buy it with/without Bryston amps... even though in the photo it shows Ayre gear......I actually heard it hooked up to the 4BSST2 and BP26 and BP2/BDA2 and it sounded outstanding! The build is very solid and certainly made with Canadian Pride! Hmmmmm... maybe I need a 3rd system in an excuse to get these speakers.
Bryston Model T Mini - Ashley (Smiths Audio, Lethbridge, Alberta)
The Bryston mini t's showed up today! They are like a drug once you have listened to them … seconds after I turned them on you are pulled in and hooked! - Holy F$@? This is so much fun! Who ever thought this would be this much fun after all the years and all the speakers I have listened to... thanks so much Bryston.
Bryston Model T - Paul Campagna (Montreal Show 2013, Bryston)
I was at the Montreal festival Son et Image and when I arrived home placed an order for 7bsst2 mono blocs from one of your dealers. I USE TO HAVE 4BSST FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. I'm using bdp-1, bda-1, bp-26 with power supply and dynaudio c4 signature wired with bis audio vivat cable. I'd like to know if it is really important to use 20 amp breakers with 12-2 or 10-2. will i see a difference in sound and how important it is to have each mono bloc with a separate line. BTW great job with the new speakers , they sound terrific.
Bryston Model T, 14B SST2, BDP-1 - Rich Jackson
I received my Model T’s late last Thursday (April 4) and ran them continuously for 3 plus days. I was pleasantly surprised in the “Bryston” sleeve covering the entire speaker. Upon opening the speakers I mounted the outriggers and placed and fine-tuned their position. I then attached the spikes and leveled them. I replaced some American made 15K speakers and had my doubts about the T’s ability to play as well as my replaced speakers. My initial impression was not great, but the T’s continued to improve each day.
I put them to the test this morning with the studio version of Dire Straits doing "Telegraph Road". I have used this cut as a demo for almost 15 years now and hadn’t realized that there was bass at the opening of the song. I pushed my 14B to the max streaming through my BDP-1 and they played with authority and wonderful dynamics. They have the detail without any trace of harshness. It was extremely satisfying to finally push them to their limits. Great image, great off axis response, and a very controlled and physical bottom end. Yes, I’m very happy with my new Bryston Model T’s.
Bryston Model T, BDP-2, BDA-2, BP26, MPS-2, 28B SST2, BHA-1 –
Suave Kajko (Canada Hi-Fi Magazine)
The Bryston room had already captured a healthy audience by the time we arrived. You can always count on James Tanner and Brian Russell to put together something to captivate listeners and this year was no exception. There was James T. sitting at the iPad helm of the main system comprised of Bryston’s BDP-2 networked digital player, BDA-2 DAC, BP26 preamplifier with MPS-2 commanding Bryston’s flagship amplifiers – twin 28B-SST2 monoblocks. The speakers were none other than Bryston’s own Model T Signatures a 7-driver, 3-way speaker with external passive crossover.
The Model T’s looked very attractive in a new exotic Zebrawood veneer finish, which by the way is a recycled product. And the sound – revealing and immediate with terrific transient response and overall ease. Dynamics, both micro and macro were riveting and the sound filled the room with fullness, richness and power. We requested some Stevie Ray Vaughan, which James graciously granted.
In the room was also Bryston’s new Middle T, a 3-way, 4-driver, simplified version of the Model T for those with limits on their room or budget but not performance. A number of other Bryston products were featured in the room including the Mini T bookshelf and TC-1 Centre speaker, as well as a BHA-1 headphone amplifier setup, running with Grado headphones.
Bryston Model T - Gilles Lussier (Montreal Show 2013)
It has been very pleasant to see you again during the Montreal Hi Fi Show.
In my opinion, Bryston has made a serious dent in the competition this year again. With the electronics, of course, but also with the new "Model T" Loudspeakers. Very smooth and effortless sound. I was surprised with the low pricing. Bravo for your achievement!
At one point during the audio demonstration, I was watching you seated in the front row, savoring with great satisfaction your new baby: Model T. Great new addition to your list of great stuff.
Bryston Model T - gil99 (Montreal 2013 Son & Image Show)
When Bryston decide to make a new component they do it well. They prove it one more time at the Montreal show with their new speakers, they were sounding great.
Congratulation, job nice done.
Bryston Model T, 28B SST2 - Jared Rachwalski (Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity)
Bryston came out big this year with a full suite of speaker’s amps and other electronics.
James Tanner was on hand (literally) playing back tracks with the BDP controlled by his iPhone. The large Model T Signature with out-board passive crossovers were fed by a 28BSST /side. The sound was dynamic and clean with no hint of strain or issue. The bass was full and accurate over a wide range of tracks. James seemed pleased with the results as was most of attendees judging by the smiling faces exiting the room.
Bryston Model T, BP16, 4B SST2, BDP2, BDA2 - El Hefe (What Hi Fi?)
Spent about 2 hours, mesmerized by these wonderful Bryston speakers. All the clarity, highs and mids that I enjoyed a couple of weeks back were still there. But this time around, the low end was really refined but still gutsy enough to give that thumping to your heart. It was really tonally balanced regardless of what music genre you play. And we really played today. Even the dealers were excited them-selfs but I was even more excited. Today, these speakers were driven by the pair of BP16 pre amp and the 4BSST2 power amp. Wired by of course, WyWires. Source was through BDP2 and BDA2.
We threw in Dire Straits, CCR, Pink Panther theme, Metallica, Stan Getz and Gilberto, The Eagles etc... MP3, WAV, FLAC, hi res... and the speakers just smiled at us, performing its best (though can’t wait to listen to them in the AV show this year in a bigger room). We played it loud today and the bass was so refined and detail and did not muffle at all. Each bass-line and kick pedal was clear, solid with no sign of distortion. And it did not overshadow the clarity and crispiness of the mids and highs.
It was goooddd!!!
The one thing that really stood out was on the wind instrument. I think it was a clarinet playing. I can even hear the extent of the musician’s breath to play those long notes.
You guys just need to experience these speakers for yourself.
Bryston Model T - CDG59 (Montreal Show, 2013)
I went to the Salon Son & Image on Saturday. I went into the Bryston room where the T model was playing. I saw James Tanner who was frantically changing music every 30 seconds. I thought he did not leave much chance for the listener to listen his speakers. So, I sat next to him. I asked him a piece of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
As chance would have it, I had heard this song on another sound system with speakers very, very expensive. The T models are very surprising. For the price, this is undoubtedly a very strong competitor. I confess that when I saw the pictures of the complex crossover, too many parts to my taste, the number of drivers, I did not have any trust. After listening, I found that they had the best quality / price ratio of the show. Honestly, I'm not paid to say that. Moral of the story, trust your ears.
Bryston Model T - Dave
Hello, I heard a pair of your Model T’s today and I couldn’t believe my ears. I’m using a pair of $28,000 SoundLabs right now and I’m considering purchasing the Model T’s!
Bryston Model T - Robert Deutsch (Stereophile)
When Bryston's Model T speaker was introduced at SSI 2012, it was in the form of a prototype, on passive display. From a comment that I've seen by James Tanner (who headed up the design team for the Model T), at one point it was not clear whether this was going to be a commercial product or just a personal reference. But now it's full steam ahead for a line of Bryston speakers. Model T is available in three versions: the basic passive model, the Model T Signature (outboard passive crossover, with custom-made air-core chokes and proprietary film capacitors), and an active version (requires six channels of amplification, not included). Other speakers in the line are the Middle T, mini t, as well as home-theater-oriented speakers, a sub, and in-wall and on-wall speakers. Most of these are available now, and others are slated for shipping in May and a few in Q3. Bryston is definitely serious about their speaker line. The speakers on demo at SSI 2013 were the Model T Signatures, and, with Bryston source and electronics, the sound 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.
Bryston Model T - Alph (Montreal Show, 2013)
My thumb-ups: The Bryston set-up was very good. They presented a full range loudspeakers which was a killer in terms on price/performance. Impressive!
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