BRYSTON ACTIVE SPEAKERS

James Tanner · « **Reply #280 on:** 30 Mar 2020, 08:04 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston MODEL T-REX Ultimate Theater

Hi Folks,

James Kliewer of Performance Home Theater in California has designed and installed an ‘ULTIMATE’ Bryston Home Theater.

The new setup includes a ‘FULLY ACTIVE Model T-REX system!

James Tanner · « **Reply #281 on:** 3 Apr 2020, 08:31 pm »

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston MODEL T-REX Ultimate Theater

James Kliewer of Performance Home Theater in California has designed and installed an ‘ULTIMATE’ Bryston Home Theater.

Hi James

We have sound!

I hope your doing well and staying virus free. I appreciate you and everything done to get these speakers built. I remember meeting with you early one CES morning when Bryston speakers were just being released. You were so excited about this T Rex concept, with 2 speaker parts stacked upon each other and how you dreamed they would perform. I left that room 6-7 years ago SOLD! Now they are a reality. I remember you had some resistance on your T Rex concept. Thank you for not folding to the resistance.

The sound of the Active T-Rex is huge. The theater space is full, there is no area of the room where the saturation of sound isn’t. It even sounds so much better in our theater lobby. Details like drum brushes, horn note drops and vocal details are now so clear even in our lobby with the doors open. Our theater seats 18 people, it’s not a small space. The

T Rex speakers have a large volume sweet spot that excites, even at lower volume levels.My first demo response was WOW,WOW,WOW, I have not had chill bumps like that before!

What I like most about Bryston speakers is a value you seldom hear, and that’s the lack of listening fatigue. I have listened to music in our theater for 14 hours straight. Most, if not all speakers will not perform this way. The sound is amazing. We also added the Bryston TOW on wall speakers.

Now we are in Business. This room was meant for these speakers. I demoed the theater Saturday, and the response was continued WOWS and I’m getting chill bumps.

Thanks again
James Kliewer

Here is a list of my Bryston components.

•   2- Model ACTIVE T REX Left/Right

•   TC-1 Center

•   6- TOW On-wall

•   BIT 20 Isolation Transformers

•   21B 3-Channel Amplifiers

•   28B Mono Amplifiers

•   SP4 Surround Processor

•   BAX 1 Active Digital Crossover

James Tanner · « **Reply #282 on:** 18 Jul 2020, 12:49 pm »

Hi Folks,

We have a very detailed review coming up in Secrets of Home Theater magazine on our Bryston Middle T ACTIVE speakers with many measurements and listening comments.

Here is a email I received from the review so it should be a good one aye!

Hi James!

I know I sound like a broken record, but I really appreciate the opportunity to review such a fantastic loudspeaker and amplifier set.

Just remarkable stuff!

Awesome!

Please continue to stay safe and be well!

Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi

James Tanner · « **Reply #283 on:** 3 Aug 2020, 02:37 pm »

Hi Folks,

Well a speaker review does not get any more professional than this!

Middle T ACTIVE review from Secrets of Home Theater.

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/speaker/floor-standing/bryston-middle-t-active-speaker-review/

james

1oldguy · « **Reply #284 on:** 23 Sep 2020, 12:16 am »

James a big thank you for all you did !!!!
Well it was long time coming but finally got the Signature Model T's set up.I had to come on here and tell everyone that the T's are the REAL DEAL!!!!! Slam,and gentle at the same time! The imaging is incredible.Powerful and have a calming effect as they just to not stress.These are by far the best speakers I have ever heard.Everyone in my family feel the same.These are truly giant killers! and if they are 4 times the cost they would still be an incredible speakers!!!!! Hats of to James for this most incredible speaker! The Model T's are really something to hear and proud owner here!

James Tanner · « **Reply #285 on:** 23 Sep 2020, 05:36 am »

HI oldguy

Great - glad you are enjoying them !!!

james

fbny71 · « **Reply #286 on:** 13 Oct 2021, 03:10 pm »

I have a pair of Middle T Active that I'm currently driving with a pair of 7B-ST for the bass and a pair of 3B-ST for the mids and highs.

Question: I've been looking for another pair 3B-ST to split the highs out but I have come across a pair of 2B-LP and was wondering if those would be safe to use as they're listed as 200W bridged at 8 ohm but the Middle Ts are 4 ohm?

I would love to upgrade to a pair of 21B 3 cubed but alas I can't afford those anytime soon so used market for now.

On a side note, I'm also considering getting a pair of 7B 3 Cubed - I'm guessing those work best in the bass section...am I wrong?

James Tanner · « **Reply #287 on:** 13 Oct 2021, 03:31 pm »

Quote from: fbny71 on 13 Oct 2021, 03:10 pm

I have a pair of Middle T Active that I'm currently driving with a pair of 7B-ST for the bass and a pair of 3B-ST for the mids and highs.

Question: I've been looking for another pair 3B-ST to split the highs out but I have come across a pair of 2B-LP and was wondering if those would be safe to use as they're listed as 200W bridged at 8 ohm but the Middle Ts are 4 ohm?

I would love to upgrade to a pair of 21B 3 cubed but alas I can't afford those anytime soon so used market for now.

On a side note, I'm also considering getting a pair of 7B 3 Cubed - I'm guessing those work best in the bass section...am I wrong?

Hi

Are you using an BAX-1 electronic crossover?

james

fbny71 · « **Reply #288 on:** 13 Oct 2021, 04:17 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 13 Oct 2021, 03:31 pm

Hi

Are you using an BAX-1 electronic crossover?

james

Yes sir.

James Tanner · « **Reply #289 on:** 13 Oct 2021, 05:55 pm »

Ok so I an not understanding what you want to do - are you thinking of replacing the two 3B's with two 2BLP's?

fbny71 · « **Reply #290 on:** 14 Oct 2021, 05:07 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 13 Oct 2021, 05:55 pm

Ok so I an not understanding what you want to do - are you thinking of replacing the two 3B's with two 2BLP's?

No, I would run the two 3B would be run bridged as mono for the mids and the two 2BLP would be run bridged as mono for the highs.

James Tanner · « **Reply #291 on:** 14 Oct 2021, 06:43 pm »

HI

No I would not do that - bridging a stereo amplifier reduces the ability of the amplifier to deliver instantaneous high current at lower impedances.

james

fbny71 · « **Reply #292 on:** 16 Oct 2021, 03:29 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 14 Oct 2021, 06:43 pm

HI

No I would not do that - bridging a stereo amplifier reduces the ability of the amplifier to deliver instantaneous high current at lower impedances.

james

OK, as always thanks for all your input on these questions. I have one last one:

In my setup: pair of 7B-ST driving bass, and a pair of 3B-ST driving mids and highs of my Active Middle Ts, would you recommend upgrading the 7Bs to 7B cubed OR upgrading the 3Bs to cubed for the mids and highs? I know the 21B cubed would be best but I would only be able to afford making one of these mentioned upgrades anytime soon.

Thanks again.

James Tanner · « **Reply #293 on:** 16 Oct 2021, 05:32 pm »

Hi

I would go with the upgrade on the Mids and Tweets.

james

fbny71 · « **Reply #294 on:** 16 Oct 2021, 06:14 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 16 Oct 2021, 05:32 pm

Hi

I would go with the upgrade on the Mids and Tweets.

james

Awesome, that’s what I was thinking too!

Thanks.

James Tanner · « **Reply #295 on:** 5 Mar 2022, 05:11 am »

fbny71 · « **Reply #296 on:** 17 Mar 2022, 08:11 pm »

James, continuing the conversation from Facebook, who should I reach out to for help with my speaker problem? After switching all cables from left to right, at the source, the pre, the BAX, the left speaker remains the one with the issue.

James Tanner · « **Reply #297 on:** 17 Mar 2022, 08:35 pm »

Hi,

I would have the dealer return the speaker to us for service.
If just the driver needs replacement then I am sure the dealer can accomplish that for you.

james

fbny71 · « **Reply #298 on:** 17 Mar 2022, 08:46 pm »

Unfortunately, I didn't use my local dealer, rather Music Direct.com.

I'll reach out to them, thanks.

Pontifex · « **Reply #299 on:** 2 Jan 2024, 08:12 pm »

Behind that cat is a fully active tri-amped speaker system I built around 2011. Couldn't find a better picture.

I have been a major proponent of active systems since my mentor had demonstrated his fully active system to me in the early 2000's. The difference is absolutley night and day - even with less expensive electronics.

A fully Bryston active system is still a dream of mine.