Bryston Loudspeakers

James Tanner · « **Reply #1700 on:** 19 Jun 2014, 10:45 am »

Link to MIDDLE T Secrets review:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/floor-standing-speakers/floor-standing-speakers-reviews/bryston-middle-t-floor-standing-speakers-review.html

james

1oldguy · « **Reply #1701 on:** 21 Jun 2014, 01:43 pm »

Just have my Bryston speakers.the mini t's are in house awaiting to be hooked up.
The build quality is fantastic folks.They are really impressive to see.
My dealer wants to hear them after I get them set up.I hope that after that the store here will carry them for other to hear.
Now to get things up and running.

really really pleased with Bryston and the Good people who run the ship.
There is no better service out there.trust me ...I know.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1702 on:** 21 Jun 2014, 01:54 pm »

Quote from: 1oldguy on 21 Jun 2014, 01:43 pm

Just have my Bryston speakers.the mini t's are in house awaiting to be hooked up.
The build quality is fantastic folks.They are really impressive to see.
My dealer wants to hear them after I get them set up.I hope that after that the store here will carry them for other to hear.
Now to get things up and running.

really really pleased with Bryston and the Good people who run the ship.
There is no better service out there.trust me ...I know.

Hi Oldguy

Thank you for the kind comments. Most people are surprised as you were at the build quality given the price category that the Bryston speakers fall in to. Wait till you hear them!!!!

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1703 on:** 23 Jun 2014, 03:09 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Welcomes Another Speaker Dealer

June 2014

We would like to welcome ‘Performance Home Theatre, Sanger California’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

James

James Tanner · « **Reply #1704 on:** 24 Jun 2014, 03:20 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Welcomes Another Speaker Dealer

June 2014

We would like to welcome ‘EAR NETWORKS in NEW YORK’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer:

James Tanner · « **Reply #1705 on:** 25 Jun 2014, 02:45 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Welcomes Another Speaker Dealer

June 2014

We would like to welcome ‘STUDIO HI-FI STORE in the Czech Republic’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer:

http://www.hifistore.cz

James Tanner · « **Reply #1706 on:** 26 Jun 2014, 05:21 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Welcomes Another Speaker Dealer

June 2014

We would like to welcome ‘DEDICATED AUDIO in SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer:

James Tanner · « **Reply #1707 on:** 28 Jun 2014, 10:48 am »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: New Bryston Speaker Dealer

We would like to welcome ‘AUDIO EDEN’ in Aurora Ontario as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

http://www.audioeden.com/

James Tanner · « **Reply #1708 on:** 2 Jul 2014, 11:54 am »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: DEALER FEEDBACK

Jul 1, 2014

Hi James,

Here’s the Photo!

I love the new sound of the Bryston Speakers.

The sound stage has expanded with a seamless smooth performance.

The Model T’s have an effortless energy that really leaves you feeling refreshed afters hours of listening.

Bryston speakers are a clear break through in Home Theater.

Thank You James Tanner

James Kliewer
Custom Home Theaters
USA

James Tanner · « **Reply #1709 on:** 3 Jul 2014, 09:47 am »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: - Bryston Speakers - Birth & Evolution

July 2014

HI Folks,

Please see below a link to a recent article about the birth and evolution of the Bryston Loudspeakers written by David McCallum.

http://www.myhifilife.com/2014/07/02/a-report-on-bryston-t-series-loudspeakers/

David is a 20-year audio professional who works as a Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor for films and television. A partner at Tattersall Sound & Picture in Toronto, David has traveled the world to practice his craft, spending time at studios in Paris, London, Sao Paulo, San Francisco, Reykjavík and Amsterdam.

David’s complete profile can be found here:

http://www.myhifilife.com/about/

mobileusa · « **Reply #1710 on:** 3 Jul 2014, 12:12 pm »

Very nice story, James...and avatar

Robert

95Dyna · « **Reply #1711 on:** 3 Jul 2014, 03:37 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 3 Jul 2014, 09:47 am

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: - Bryston Speakers - Birth & Evolution

July 2014

HI Folks,

Please see below a link to a recent article about the birth and evolution of the Bryston Loudspeakers written by David McCallum.

http://www.myhifilife.com/2014/07/02/a-report-on-bryston-t-series-loudspeakers/

David is a 20-year audio professional who works as a Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor for films and television. A partner at Tattersall Sound & Picture in Toronto, David has traveled the world to practice his craft, spending time at studios in Paris, London, Sao Paulo, San Francisco, Reykjavík and Amsterdam.

David’s complete profile can be found here:

http://www.myhifilife.com/about/

Great article! I had the opportunity to audition the Model T passives last week and must say all of David's accolades as well as the many other reviews and postings I found to be true so I won't repeat them here. If that's not enough the T's were standing right next to a pair of Revel Ultima Salon 2's. I was able to A/B them point blank. The Salons are a wonderful speaker and quite a piece of audio bling to be sure. Although they do some things better, the T's more than hold their own in all categories at 40% the price of the Salons. Their build quality is excellent and the standard Boston Cherry wood finish is beautiful. Standing next to the Salons did not diminish either.

My short list to replace the Infinity 9 Kappas are the above two, Marten Django XL, ML Summit X or Montis and Acoustic Zen Crescendo. I am now leaning heavily toward the T's. That being said David commented near the end of his article that the Model T Signatures are the best sounding Bryston Speaker currently. This begs the question for me as to what sound improvements the outboard X over makes over the passives. I don't see ever going to the active upgrade so my decision as to whether to go with the passives or Signatures would be strictly sound quality.

If anyone can shed some light on this I sure would appreciate it. I know it's been discussed before early on but I'm thinking by now more people have been able to compare the two.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1712 on:** 3 Jul 2014, 04:25 pm »

Quote from: 95Dyna on 3 Jul 2014, 03:37 pm

Great article! I had the opportunity to audition the Model T passives last week and must say all of David's accolades as well as the many other reviews and postings I found to be true so I won't repeat them here. If that's not enough the T's were standing right next to a pair of Revel Ultima Salon 2's. I was able to A/B them point blank. The Salons are a wonderful speaker and quite a piece of audio bling to be sure. Although they do some things better, the T's more than hold their own in all categories at 40% the price of the Salons. Their build quality is excellent and the standard Boston Cherry wood finish is beautiful. Standing next to the Salons did not diminish either.

My short list to replace the Infinity 9 Kappas are the above two, Marten Django XL, ML Summit X or Montis and Acoustic Zen Crescendo. I am now leaning heavily toward the T's. That being said David commented near the end of his article that the Model T Signatures are the best sounding Bryston Speaker currently. This begs the question for me as to what sound improvements the outboard X over makes over the passives. I don't see ever going to the active upgrade so my decision as to whether to go with the passives or Signatures would be strictly sound quality.

If anyone can shed some light on this I sure would appreciate it. I know it's been discussed before early on but I'm thinking by now more people have been able to compare the two.

Hi 95Dyna

Thank you for your kind comments on the Model T speakers. I have tremendous admiration for Salons and their design parameters are very similar to ours. I feel though as you said my goal with the Bryston speakers was to bring state of the art sound to our customers at a very affordable price point.

The Signature Series gives you more flexibility going forward - the Active option of course - but also if the crossover changes over time it is a simple swap out or modification of the passive external crossover box rather than shipping the complete speaker back. Performance wise the advantages of the external crossover are air core inductors (only relevant at very high power levels) and custom proprietary Bryston labelled capacitors. Performance wise under most setup conditions they are very close.

james

95Dyna · « **Reply #1713 on:** 3 Jul 2014, 07:15 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 3 Jul 2014, 04:25 pm

Hi 95Dyna

Thank you for your kind comments on the Model T speakers. I have tremendous admiration for Salons and their design parameters are very similar to ours. I feel though as you said my goal with the Bryston speakers was to bring state of the art sound to our customers at a very affordable price point.

The Signature Series gives you more flexibility going forward - the Active option of course - but also if the crossover changes over time it is a simple swap out or modification of the passive external crossover box rather than shipping the complete speaker back. Performance wise the advantages of the external crossover are air core inductors (only relevant at very high power levels) and custom proprietary Bryston labelled capacitors. Performance wise under most setup conditions they are very close.

james

Mission accomplished, James

Thanks for your thoughts on the external vs. internal passive question.

95Dyna · « **Reply #1714 on:** 4 Jul 2014, 11:02 pm »

Hi James,

If these sound like "buying" questions, well.......The specs list the Model T as 52.5 inches tall. I'm assuming that measurement is from the bottom panel to top panel and the extra large outrigger would add height. I also understand the outrigger feet are adjustable. What is minimum height it adds and what is the adjustable range from minimum? Additional height is not a bad thing for me. I'm 6" 5" and like to stand a lot while listening (not on my head or I'd have to ask you to drill outrigger holes in the top of the speaker

).

Also, what is the finish of the Model T Signature on page 1 and page 8 (same photo) standing on the hardwood floor in front of a 7B at the link below (Bryston brochure):

http://www.bryston.com/PDF/brochures/MODEL_T_A_BROCHURE.pdf

James Tanner · « **Reply #1715 on:** 4 Jul 2014, 11:24 pm »

Quote from: 95Dyna on 4 Jul 2014, 11:02 pm

Hi James,

If these sound like "buying" questions, well.......The specs list the Model T as 50.5 inches tall. I'm assuming that measurement is from the bottom panel to top panel and the extra large outrigger would add height. I also understand the outrigger feet are adjustable. What is minimum height it adds and what is the adjustable range from minimum? Additional height is not a bad thing for me. I'm 6" 5" and like to stand a lot while listening (not on my head or I'd have to ask you to drill outrigger holes in the top of the speaker ).

Also, what is the finish of the Model T Signature on page 1 and page 8 (same photo) standing on the hardwood floor in front of a 7B at the link below (Bryston brochure):

http://www.bryston.com/PDF/brochures/MODEL_T_A_BROCHURE.pdf

Hi

I just measured mine and with the XL outriggers they are 53.5 inches tall.

The finish is the Walnut wood.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1716 on:** 7 Jul 2014, 10:53 am »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Distributor Feedback - MINI A SPEAKER

Hello James,

The Bryston Model A Mini goes in the Bryston philosophy - the performance first. The speaker looks rather ordinary. It does not come with a grille* and you can see the hex screws protruding from the front panel (larger Bryston speakers look much nicer, though, especially in wood veneer).

But once your hear the speaker, you forget about this quickly. Mini A needs about 20 - 30 hours of burn-in. Then it presents an unbelievably clean and balanced sound. The bass range is definitely present and subjectively goes well below the 60 Hz specification stated. The range is very clean with no bass bloom or bass peaks, which are often used in small speakers to beef up the bass (at a cost of distortion and unevenness).

The midrange also has a surprisingly low distortion for this price range. In comparison with twice as expensive loudspeaker from a well respected manufacturer, the voices and instruments sounded clearly more natural and closer to their real sound.

The highs benefit from the use of the new version of Bryston tweeter, which could be found even in the top-of-the-range Bryston Model T. The spatial presentation of instrument images is great. The subjective sensitivity of the speaker is relatively low but it can play at quite high volume in a small room. The dynamic capability also goes beyond its price range.

In conclusion – again in the range of small bookshelf speakers, Bryston is again very successful with this Mini A loudspeaker!

Vaclav Skarda
Distributor, Czech Republic

*The Mini A speaker does have a grill available now.

James Tanner · « **Reply #1717 on:** 9 Jul 2014, 11:43 am »

Hi Folks

The below comments are what in my opinion this business is all about

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Mini Ts have breathed new life into my recordings

July 2014

Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Subject: Speakers: Mini Ts

In January I had the good fortune (as it turned out) to be encouraged to audition a pair of Mini T speakers.

I admit that beforehand I was a bit skeptical as I'd always known Bryston primarily for it power amplification expertise. Long story short is that once I head the Mini Ts there was no turning back.

A few days ago I bought a pair of the Bryston speakers and they have changed the way I hear music. Since buying the Mini Ts I've had a bit of time to listen to them and everything I remember from my January audition has come back in all of its textured and rich sonic detail.

Simply put, these speakers make music soar. The sound-stage they present the listener is deep, wide and perfectly balanced. The speakers give an amazing sense of presence to the music (as in you are there live). One of the most enjoyable things the Mini Ts have done is breathed new life into my favorite recordings by presenting the music fully and as it was recorded with all of its nuance, power and dynamics.

I am very glad I auditioned the Mini Ts, and I am extremely glad I now own a pair.

Sincerely,
Charles Morrisey

James Tanner · « **Reply #1718 on:** 10 Jul 2014, 01:09 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Model T Speakers – GLOSS FINISH

July 2014

Hi Folks,

I am pleased to announce that we will be offering White and Black Gloss finishes on all our Model T Series speakers.

White Gloss Model T’s Shown Above

As you may know Gloss finishes require much more labour as they require many multiple coats of paint to be applied and sanding and smoothing in between each coat. As a result there will be approximately a 40% premium on the Gloss finish versions of all the Model T Series speakers.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #1719 on:** 18 Jul 2014, 04:38 pm »

HI Folks,

Sneak Peek:

Have an excellent review coming shortly on the Bryston Middle T speakers in Home Theater Review magazine by Brent Butterworth.

Performance:

I’m just gonna cut to the chase and say that the Middle T sounded so good that I listened to it mostly just for pure pleasure.

Whenever I picked up a new (or old) record or bought a new download off Amazon, I was always eager to hear how it sounded through the Brystons. That’s not usually the case with speakers I have in for review; typically I focus on getting the review done so that I can get back to my (EDIT).