[James Tanner]

Hi James

Couple of questions I'd like to ask.

The power rating for a given speaker.Say from 50 to 250 watts for example.
1)How is it measured?
2)Is there a universal way for all company's to make this measurement?
3) Is there any allowances to measure in different ways to come do a different maximum wattage for given speaker?
4) Can Power Handling be different if say 2 speakers by different companies who make a speaker rated for the same wattage be different?Basically can
one speaker design handle power better than another if both are rated for the same wattage?

Thank James.   
 

From Engineering:

Power Testing of Speakers


Hi James,
 
The way we measure it is to run the speaker with real music for 100 hours at 1.5 times the rated power without breaking.  I do not know of anyone else that does it this way. 

The one that is more common in the industry is 5 hours of modified pink noise without breaking the driver but this to is more of a thermal test only and does not pick-up much in the way of mechanical pounding. 

The most common by far is for someone in marketing to make up the number; LOL.  So in answer to 4), it is all over the map and quite likely not a number that can be reliably compared ever. 

The other one that is really good in my view is the burst power to see where ‘compression’ starts.  We do this one also but it doesn’t tell you that the speaker can actually survive for any length of time in the real world at this power level.  What would be the ultimate would be to do all three and use the lowest one.  I would say that will always be the 100 hour test because that meets all the above criteria and gives you a real world reference point.
 
The minimum power that is really just an estimate based on where you will get a reasonable listening level in a smallish room.
 
Ian

[1oldguy]

Thank You James

Very insightful.Reaffirms  my faith in Bryston,not that it was ever in doubt.
More because I enjoy knowing to what extent that Bryston over achieves in the audio word.
So Bravo Bryston!

[James Tanner]

Happy customer!

James



-----Original Message-----
From: Marc [mailto:ejack_9401@comcast.net]
Sent: May-12-14 9:51 PM
To: James Tanner
Subject: Thank you sir!

James

Thanks again for a fantastic day. I was expecting just a brief tour and lunch, not to take your entire afternoon. That was most generous.

Those demos were fabulous and thanks for the opportunity to visit your house.

Best
Marc

Thanks (Sent from mobile phone)

[1oldguy]

Hi James

Question for you regarding the covering on the Bryston speakers.

There is the Vinyl as well as real wood veneer.
The question is for rosewood that is considerably more expensive,.Would this be
a veneer or is this wood used solid rosewood(The full thickness of wood used)?

Thank you
James

[James Tanner]

Hi James

Question for you regarding the covering on the Bryston speakers.

There is the Vinyl as well as real wood veneer.
The question is for rosewood that is considerably more expensive,.Would this be
a veneer or is this wood used solid rosewood(The full thickness of wood used)?

Thank you
James

Hi

Yes Rosewood is more expensive than regular wood but it is real wood not vinyl.  Speakers are not made with real wood all the way through.  It is a vinyl or wood veneer over pressed wood fiber.  Real wood throughout is not generally used as it has a more pronounced resonance at a given frequency based on the density of the specific wood.

There is no performance difference between real wood and veneer versions - it is cosmetic only.  The Model T series is real wood and the Model A series is veneer but can be special ordered in wood.

james

[Timslim18]

Hi

We can do a custom grill for you if you like.

james

Hi James:

Are the Bryston Mini-T stands available in white?  Can they be made at a custom height (several inches taller than the standard height)?

If so, do I place the order through you?

Kindly advise.  Thanks,

Tim

[James Tanner]

Hi James:

Are the Bryston Mini-T stands available in white?  Can they be made at a custom height (several inches taller than the standard height)?

If so, do I place the order through you?

Kindly advise.  Thanks,

Tim

Hi Tim

They can be made to a custom height but sorry not in White.

james

[Timslim18]

Hi Tim

They can be made to a custom height but sorry not in White.

james

Can they be sold unpainted or with just a base coat and I have them painted?

[James Tanner]

Can they be sold unpainted or with just a base coat and I have them painted?

I will ask.

james

[1oldguy]

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/

Hi James

Is it just my eye or is this a different looking tweeter than what I see pictured currently  on the Bryston web site?
If so,what if anything is different about tweeter?
Just curious about all things Bryston.

[James Tanner]

Yes we developed and started using a new tweeter about a month ago.

The new tweeter has 4 major changes:

1.   A die-cast aluminum face plate for both better rigidity and for cooling. It functions as a heat sink for the tweeter.
2.   A new horn design to provide smoother off-axis response above 12 kHz,
3.   A larger rear chamber that lowers the resonance frequency further below the crossover region.
4.   The new tweeter can also handle significantly more power than the older version.

james

[1oldguy]

Thank You James

[sweetspot]

James, Was the change to a different tweeter, confined to the mini T , or is this across the the whole line ?

[James Tanner]

James, Was the change to a different tweeter, confined to the mini T , or is this across the the whole line ?

Hi

Across the whole line.

james

[ellsworth]

Hi James, you knew this question was coming - is it possible to upgrade the existing speaker models to use this new tweeter? 

[James Tanner]

Hi James, you knew this question was coming - is it possible to upgrade the existing speaker models to use this new tweeter?

Yes 

New tweeters are $90.00 each.

james

[HsvHeelFan]

90 bucks for a tweeter is a bargain!  I paid 125 each for KEF tweeters when my pre-Bryston integrated amp fragged my KEF's.

The KEF tweeter is co-located in the middle of the midrange driver.  They were a bit of a pain to change out too.

HsvHeelFan

[James Tanner]

Customer Feedback – Bryston Mini T Speakers

From: Matthew Helming
Sent: May-23-14 11:20 AM

Hi James

I can't believe how good the Mini T speakers are.

They embarrass other speakers...period...forget cost or size comparisons. They sound like a full range speaker, just in a compact cabinet. They need power to do their thing. I run them with subs crossed over and only really handling 35hz and below and the sound is fantastic. Get's me curious about the Bryston subs...

I really appreciate the Mini T's size/flexibility for the sake of placement (gives me a lot of options for sub placement). In a different or larger room I'd go with the towers - and I anticipate doing so...

I "sell" them to every friend I have because I want to see the line succeed.

I am truly impressed, and in for the long haul with Bryston speakers. I will be owning more...this design has hit the nail on the head for me - clean, clear, open, dynamic, no listening fatigue, and they don't care what you play - Rock, reggae, classical, accoustic, live, studio, it all sounds balanced and clean.

Additional kudos to BDP 1/BDA 2 - unbelievable front end

Look forward to hearing the new tweeter, though I've had no reason for complaint thus far!!!

Loving the gear!!

Matt

[James Tanner]

Bryston Speaker – Dealer Feedback!

Bryston A2 Speaker

Hi James

Every now and then a surprise comes along—one that is both unexpected and beyond what you would expect.

This was certainly the case with the new Bryston A2 speakers.

The magnitude of their presentation from a modest cabinet was most unexpected! From the rich deep bass to the transparency of the snare rim shots these speakers just made music like Boz Scaggs’ Thanks to You come alive.

For anyone looking for a speaker in this price range I give my highest recommendation!

Sincerely,

David Puls
Pulsworks Audio Arts
david@pulsworks.com

[1oldguy]

Customer Feedback – Bryston Mini T Speakers

From: Matthew Helming
Sent: May-23-14 11:20 AM

Hi James

I can't believe how good the Mini T speakers are.





I am truly impressed,  they don't care what you play - Rock, reggae, classical, acoustic, live, studio, it all sounds balanced and clean.




Matt

This is what I feel is a mistake with many companies(Not so with Bryston of course)..Making a Loud Speaker that sounds great with one type of music and falling apart even a little with other types is to me a major failing.
Bryston from what I've read from many very happy customers have steered away from the one trick pony.While it is true there is no one perfect speaker, a speaker that caters to a narrow
type of music is not what I'm drawn towards.
Soon I too, will join the list of those happy customers with Brystons loudspeakers.