[werd]

Do the Subs come with a just an amplification and volume only option? No Xovers or phase.

[James Tanner]

Do the Subs come with a just an amplification and volume only option? No Xovers or phase.

There is a Phase control and a crossover that allows from 40Hz to 150Hz.

james

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Here is a French review of the Bryston Mini T speakers.  I will have an English translation shortly but have included the Conclusion in English for now.






In conclusion

The Bryston company had two major objectives in the design of their range of speakers, the first being to reproduce music naturally and precisely and second to ensure that its speakers can play a volume levels that capture the full musical scope of concert music without introducing distortion or dynamic compression.

A final specification from Bryston was to build a high quality speaker that was affordable.  It may be difficult for some of us to accept a bookshelf style speaker that costs more than $ 2,500 is considered " affordable," but when comparing the sound quality of Mini-T vis-à-vis to what other manufacturers offer, we immediately see that Bryston is really giving us a bargain!  Even adding the cost of a good pair of stands on which to place the Mini -T , the Mini T is capable of performance that can easily rival (if not exceed ) that of freestanding speakers and a price comparable with a guarantee 20 years Bryston . Well ...

The Bryston speakers really do create a ‘suspension of disbelief’. What we are trying to say here is that an audio system should ideally exceed the limits of the recording media and transport us to the stage as if in a live performance.

The aim sought by Bryston with Mini -T speakers is to offer its customers a higher level of disbelief ... Mission accomplished.

[James Tanner]

James. Just visited Mark's home. They look stunning so the sounds.

Good work ~! .

Paul




Hi Paul

Yes I have had a number of Marks customers comment on how great they sound in his setup - He seems to like them a lot and believe me Mark has had some serious speakers over the years!!!!

james

[1oldguy]

So is the white finish an option on the Middle T , if so what is the up charge ? Thank You

I agree...the white is really eye catching!

[James Tanner]

I agree...the white is really eye catching!

Hi

Marks are natural Rosewood.

james

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Review – HIFI ZINE

Conclusion:

“The Bryston Mini T speaker by name but not by nature, these speakers are true high-end products when it comes to sound.

Easy to place, offering accurate, smooth, highly satisfying sound, there is little to quibble about here. Partner with appropriately powered amps, feed them some music, then just enjoy the result!”



Complete review please click here:

http://www.hifizine.com/2014/04/bryston-mini-t-loudspeakers/

[1oldguy]

Custom made for the model T's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewmGCdCLRsM

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Another excellent review on the Bryston Mini T speaker.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3bK1YpaNjlJaTNqdjVyVE9TNWU5MlVyeHdmd3NKZ181Z3Q0/edit?usp=sharing

james

[James Tanner]

HI Folks,

Getting some Bryston Middle T speakers out there for reviews - coming soon!

[James Tanner]

Re: Can These Speakers Image!

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Quote from: Mag on Yesterday at 09:49 pm

Listening to my Model T passives, I'm totally impressed with the imaging, let me tell you about it.

In my 25'x 11'x 8' room I have the speakers placed along the long wall approx. 10' apart. I have them reflecting off the back wall about 2' to the left & right of my seating position.

The direct sound, sounds like it's coming off the front wall in an 10'x 8' soundstage. This is just a phantom image but it sounds like a full powered speaker. The speakers are merely the boundary of this soundstage in which the sound is not localized.

Very impressive imaging, of course YMMV depending on the room.


Hi Mag

Thank you for this post because it points out one of the main benefits of the Bryston speakers - and that is what we call the 'Family of Curves'. 

Which is - the frequency response is even all around the speaker - we do hundreds of measurements in the anechoic chamber both - vertically and horizontally - and make them as flat as possible in every direction.  This is sometimes referred too as the SOUND POWER and that is really what you hear when you place a speaker in a room. 

The walls and ceiling and floor are all contributing to this 'sound power' and if all those reflections are similar in tonal balance to the on-axis response of the speaker you end up with this huge soundstage where the room disappears

james

[James Tanner]

Review of Bryston Signature T’s (L/R), Centre T, Model T (Rears) & dual Model T Subs

Marc Richman      4/27/14
 
I had been loyal to a famous high end loudspeaker manufacturer for 20 years, owning multiple of their products exclusively without disappointment. I had their top of the line products in my living room system driven by a Bryston SP3 and Bryston amps. But when I visited the Bryston room at CES 2014, I was literally blown away by the demo of the Middle T’s. I knew before leaving the room that I needed to bring home at least a pair to try. After browsing the brochure and a couple of emails with James, I decided a change more significant was in order. I took a large leap and replaced my hybrid stereo / home theater living room system with all Bryston Model T products. This ended up being a very wise decision.



Out of the box, the Signature T’s sounded just amazing. They sounded like a break-in was not needed, not what I am used to experiencing. I spent quite a bit of time listening to stereo music before I installed the other loudspeakers for surround duties.

The Centre T initial experience was a little different. It sounded good but a break-in period seemed like it was needed. After some fairly easy placement and tuning, I enjoyed the Bryston’s for a few weeks and experienced their gradual opening up during break-in. The break-in period was longer and more gradual than normal, but absolutely worth the wait. I now experience the same blown away experience nightly.

The Bryston model T series exhibits everything that one might expect in fine loudspeakers:

•   Outstanding clarity, imaging, musicality, and sound staging
•   Ability to “disappear”; project sonic images far beyond the enclosures
•   Hear details that you have not heard before, even from source material you have owned for decades (!)
•   Sound great at all volume levels
•   At ease with subtle content as well as those with large dynamics
•   Visually pleasing

I once attended a demo where I heard what is now one of my favorite expressions, “You should never be afraid of your stereo system”. While watching movies, I no longer need to have the volume control within reach in case of a large dynamic, the Bryston’s just continue singing. They seem to beg for more volume, especially with clean music content. C’mon, turn me up! I also don’t think the subs are capable of clipping, they just sit there and smile at you as they rock your house. When I have people over, I now get larger reactions than I am used to. The Bryston’s seem to blow everyone away.

James, you and the Bryston team have produced an exemplary set of products. Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for elevating my listening pleasure to a height I would never have imagined possible.

These are the finest loudspeakers I have ever owned, yet not the most expensive. And when paired with Bryston electronics and WireWorld cables, it is an experience not to be missed.

Respectfully,
Marc Richman

[James Tanner]

I wanted to share my overall impression of the recent “growth” of my new system. 



As I have expressed before, I am extremely happy with the combination of Bryston components and the addition of Stillpoints Ultra-5’s and the Analysis + cabling, power cords and interconnects.  I started this adventure with the purchase of the Bryston Middle T speakers and reference Analysis + products.  I appreciated the marked improvement with the new speakers, even while using my 90s vintage amp and pre-amp.  In my opinion, the Middle Ts represent great value for the money and perform significantly better than the speakers I was using (also 90s vintage) or anything else I had heard in that price range.  I did use the new Analysis + cabling with my old speakers and heard obvious performance improvements in them before hooking up my new Middle Ts. Between the new speakers and the improved cabling/interconnects/power cords, I was surprised at the improved sound quality I was getting out of my old equipment. 

The improvement took a significant jump once I added 8 Stillpoints Ultra-5’s to replace the spike feet I was using to support the Bryston Middle Ts.  I immediately noticed a much tighter and accurate bottom end, better separation of the bass, mid’s and hi’s and a more defined and dimensional sound stage.  Again, this is while still using my old equipment.  I would add that the adapters you provided allowed me to securely attach the Ultra-5’s to the Bryston speakers' outriggers, and I can now reposition the speakers much more easily than before.

I subsequently received the Bryston B-135 Integrated amp, and quickly enjoyed improved sound stage, separation, and a much better handling of the bottom end. Bass passages that had previously dropped off or were indiscernible mush suddenly had presence and definition; the hi’s and mid’s are very clean. 

Not long after, I added the Bryston Bit 15 power conditioner and was surprised yet again to almost immediately hear even better separation, tighter bass and expanded sound stage.

Finally, after getting used to listening to my new system with the incremental additions noted, I used 3 more Stillpoints Ultra-5’s to support the Bryston B-135 and again immediate improvements were noted; primarily a further expansion of sound stage dimension and yet more distinction between the instruments and vocals being presented. 

I have been attending quite a few live performances of late, and am consequently very impressed with how accurate and natural this new system is. I enjoy closing my eyes while listening and “seeing” where the musicians seem to be positioned; I hear so much more from these recordings than ever before.  I  I look forward to the day when I have replaced my current system sound source, while decent, is not of the same caliber as this new equipment.  I am sure I will be surprised once again by the enhanced listening experience.

Norm

[1oldguy]

Very impressive.I wish i could hear them.

[mav52]

Very impressive.I wish i could hear them.

Agree not a store within 1000 miles of my location that even carries Bryston speakers, they carry the amps but not the speakers. 

[James Tanner]

Yes I know it is frustrating for some of our customers as not all Bryston dealers want to care the speakers. 

I am thinking I may appoint one or two national dealers that already carry the speakers to supply customers in market areas where the local Bryston dealer does not carry the speakers to service those customers.

james

[1oldguy]

Agree not a store within 1000 miles of my location that even carries Bryston speakers, they carry the amps but not the speakers.

Even if my local store had the mini T I have a feeling they would do very well in sales.
I had to buy my Bryston amps without demo so your a step ahead of me.Thankfully I chose wisely and would by my Bryston Amps all over again.
Yes they are that good.

[James Tanner]

Even if my local store had the mini T I have a feeling they would do very well in sales.
I had to buy my Bryston amps without demo so your a step ahead of me.Thankfully I chose wisely and would by my Bryston Amps all over again.
Yes they are that good.

Hi oldguy

Yes from Brystons point of view going forward dealers that do not support the product by at least having a minimal amount of demo product will no longer be considered a Bryston dealer.

james

[1oldguy]

Hi oldguy

Yes from Brystons point of view going forward dealers that do not support the product by at least having a minimal amount of demo product will no longer be considered a Bryston dealer.

james

Totally understandable.I have such a good feeling about the Bryston Speakers.Very frustrated about not hearing the mini t at least.
I really do think Bryston has a winner here with these speakers,if the amplifiers are any indication!Which are fantastic.

[James Tanner]

Totally understandable.I have such a good feeling about the Bryston Speakers.Very frustrated about not hearing the mini t at least.
I really do think Bryston has a winner here with these speakers,if the amplifiers are any indication!Which are fantastic.

Yes I think many dealers look at new speakers with a cynical eye and justifiably so but the Bryston approach is really one based on investigative science over many decades and listening experience over many years as well. So I do think we have something to offer our customers at prices most people can afford.

james