Bryston Loudspeakers

adol290 · « **Reply #2200 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:26 am »

Hi James,

I am interested in purchasing the Model T Signature speakers, and have a few questions.

1. Is there still going to be an active crossover available as an upgrade option?

2. If i use only 1 amp, i believe your suggestion was a pair of 7B's. If i had the money then i would also buy a pair of 4b's.

How much of a sonic improvement would i hear if i used both 4b's and 7b's as opposed to just a pair of 7b's?

3. If i wanted could i replace the passive crossovers with a pair of 10b's, and would that be a good idea?

James Tanner · « **Reply #2201 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:36 am »

Quote from: adol290 on 1 Aug 2015, 01:26 am

Hi James,

I am interested in purchasing the Model T Signature speakers, and have a few questions.

1. Is there still going to be an active crossover available as an upgrade option?

2. If i use only 1 amp, i believe your suggestion was a pair of 7B's. If i had the money then i would also buy a pair of 4b's.

How much of a sonic improvement would i hear if i used both 4b's and 7b's as opposed to just a pair of 7b's?

3. If i wanted could i replace the passive crossovers with a pair of 10b's, and would that be a good idea?

Hi Adol

1. Yes my plan is to offer an active digital crossover - I want to use the same DACs as in the new BDA-3 DAC so I am waiting till I have more time with the DAC.

2. Not much advantage in using a 4B on top as long as you have the Passive crossover in the signal path. The 4B's would be used for the Mids and Tweeter in the active version though.

3. No - the passive crossovers are not typical crossovers in the Model T's so you are better off using the Passive external crossover and wait for the dedicated crossover we will develop going forward.

james

adol290 · « **Reply #2202 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:03 pm »

So, what controls will be on the active digital crossover.

Ability to change crossover points?

Any type of volume control?

James Tanner · « **Reply #2203 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:19 pm »

Quote from: adol290 on 1 Aug 2015, 01:03 pm

So, what controls will be on the active digital crossover.

Ability to change crossover points?

Any type of volume control?

HI

NO NO NO - I will not allow changes in the crossover - the whole idea is to make sure the crossover provides as accurate a response as possible. With well designed Passive crossovers you can get usually plus or minus about 1 DB or so of accuracy throughout the frequency range whereas an active digital crossover can give you plus or minus within 1/4 DB.

The thing you have to remember is the on and off axis frequency response of the speaker is greatly controlled by the crossover and if you allow changes you totally destroy the fine tuning of the on and off axis response taking place using the active crossover (or the passive crossover for that matter)

james

adol290 · « **Reply #2204 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:38 pm »

Here is what i do not understand, when using the active crossover (alot actually)

If i have a pair of 7b's on the bottom and 4b's on the top using the active crossover,
how is the volume controlled, by the fact that the 7b's put out more power to the lower drivers?

James Tanner · « **Reply #2205 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 01:56 pm »

Quote from: adol290 on 1 Aug 2015, 01:38 pm

Here is what i do not understand, when using the active crossover (alot actually)

If i have a pair of 7b's on the bottom and 4b's on the top using the active crossover,
how is the volume controlled, by the fact that the 7b's put out more power to the lower drivers?

Hi adol

The Bryston power amps have different power ratings but the all have the same 'GAIN' - so that means you can use any Bryston amp with any other Bryston amp and the volume levels will be identical for a given voltage in even though the power ratings are different. So a 4B would clip before a 7B but generally mid ranges and tweeters take much less power than woofers.

james

Spyman · « **Reply #2206 on:** 1 Aug 2015, 05:50 pm »

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Thanks for the link. Looks good!

Terry

James Tanner · « **Reply #2207 on:** 3 Aug 2015, 02:48 pm »

Nice Bryston System - Sounds Superb!!!

Eugene A. Camali
General Manager
EN-TECH Corp.

gene9p · « **Reply #2208 on:** 3 Aug 2015, 08:56 pm »

the only thing missing is Michael J Fox plugging in his guitar

bjski · « **Reply #2209 on:** 3 Aug 2015, 09:56 pm »

Looking Good!

bummrush · « **Reply #2210 on:** 3 Aug 2015, 10:39 pm »

G D thats a speaker. Wow

James Tanner · « **Reply #2211 on:** 4 Aug 2015, 03:40 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Smiths Audio – Congratulations!

August, 2015

Hi Folks,

Bryston would like to formally offer our congratulations to one of our dealers.

Smith’s Custom Audio Video in Lethbridge Alberta has now sold over 40 Pairs of Bryston loudspeakers.

Given that Lethbridge has a population of less than 40,000 that’s quite an accomplishment.

Thank you Ashley and all those involved ... we truly appreciate your efforts on our behalf!

James Tanner
V/P Bryston Ltd.

gene9p · « **Reply #2212 on:** 4 Aug 2015, 10:57 pm »

As I venture forward with the mini T's....a good little tweak is dump the jumpers for bi-wire or even better, make some good jumpers yourself. I have a bit of Monoprice 12 gauge speaker wire leftover from my BR setup. I made jumpers a pair of jumpers for each speaker, very nice improvement in sound.

James Tanner · « **Reply #2213 on:** 5 Aug 2015, 11:09 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A2 Speaker Surround System

August 2015

Hi James,

Got the A2 surround system set up and enjoying it very much.

I call it the “Bryston A1 Archway” to musical heaven!

Dane Kidner

System is A1 Bryston speakers left/right and AC-1 Center.

James Tanner · « **Reply #2214 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 11:29 am »

Hi Folks,

Shot of the Model T Active setup in my number 2 audio room:

james

adol290 · « **Reply #2215 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 01:23 pm »

James,

Do you notice any difference powering it with a pair - 6b's as opposed to a pair of 7b's and 4b's.

gene9p · « **Reply #2216 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 01:27 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 7 Aug 2015, 11:29 am

Hi Folks,

Shot of the Model T Active setup in my number 2 audio room:

james

is that my Pioneer Elite..I sadly and foolishly sold it 2 years ago

PS. I like that everyone, including myself, puts little decorations or ornaments on the top of their Bryston speakers

James Tanner · « **Reply #2217 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 01:51 pm »

Quote from: adol290 on 7 Aug 2015, 01:23 pm

James,

Do you notice any difference powering it with a pair - 6b's as opposed to a pair of 7b's and 4b's.

Hi

Yes I think depending on the room and the bass response the 7B's give a bit more control and deep bass response over the 6B. The mids and top are the same in the 6B as in a 4B (power wise) so I do not notice any difference there.

james

James Tanner · « **Reply #2218 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 01:54 pm »

Quote from: gene9p on 7 Aug 2015, 01:27 pm

is that my Pioneer Elite..I sadly and foolishly sold it 2 years ago

PS. I like that everyone, including myself, puts little decorations or ornaments on the top of their Bryston speakers

Hi

Yes Pioneer Elite - got one of the last ones !

On top is my Beatles USB Apple digital files (everything the Beatles did at 24 BIT resolution) and on the Subs my Bryston and Lightning caps

james

95Dyna · « **Reply #2219 on:** 7 Aug 2015, 03:46 pm »

Quote from: gene9p on 7 Aug 2015, 01:27 pm

is that my Pioneer Elite..I sadly and foolishly sold it 2 years ago

PS. I like that everyone, including myself, puts little decorations or ornaments on the top of their Bryston speakers

James,

Are you trying to start an earthquake with all that bass in one room?

Is that the Boston Cherry finish? Looks marvelous!