Thread: Bryston speakers

Originally Posted by John R Leddy

Hi James,

That's a shame. I guess Linn Products have this market pretty well sewn-up, where active systems are more like compulsory rather than simply being popular. If I remain with boxes, as opposed to Magneplanars for instance, I'll just have to keep an eye out for an old pair of Linn Espeks and see where I go from there.

Yes Linn builds great active speakers.

james

Originally Posted by John R Leddy

Hi James,

What's changing within the tweeter assembly during this time?

Hi Folks,

Over the last year we have been developing a new tweeter for the Model T and Model A Series speakers.

Model A Speakers currently in the market already incorporate this new design.

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.

The new tweeter is retro-fit-able to all existing Model T’s in the field and are being utilized in all current production.

Price of the new replacement tweeter is $90.00 Each.

james

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

Hi John

No not a QC issue - the new tweeters were a redesign and replaced the older style tweeters.

james

Hi James,

Ah, I see. I shouldn't have allocated the "significant personality change of the speakers" to the break-in period of the tweeters alone. Sorry, my mistake.

This description could almost be word-perfect for Linn owners who replace their AV 5140 tweeters with those from an Espek, without realising the AV 5140 passive crossover assembly isn't really suitable for Espek tweeters, creating an exaggerated and imbalanced sound. Contrarily, this change is praised in the highest of terms by those having carried out the modification.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

The tweeters seemed to have passed the break-in period.

Originally Posted by John R Leddy

James,
How long is this break-in period Marc mentions?

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

Hi John
I would say about 30 hours on the break-in time.
james

Originally Posted by John R Leddy

Hi James,
What's changing within the tweeter assembly during this time?

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

Hi Folks,
Over the last year we have been developing a new tweeter for the Model T and Model A Series speakers.
Model A Speakers currently in the market already incorporate this new design.
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.
The new tweeter is retro-fit-able to all existing Model T’s in the field and are being utilized in all current production.
Price of the new replacement tweeter is $90.00 Each.
james

James,
Thanks for such an informative answer.
I was really hoping you would tell us what was changing during the break-in period, rather than the differences between the old and new tweeters.
As a matter of interest, and you removing your work hat so to speak, in your opinion and cost aside, does the upgrade justify replacing perfectly working old-type with the new-type tweeters? Would you bother to do it yourself?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by John R Leddy

James,
Thanks for such an informative answer.
I was really hoping you would tell us what was changing during the break-in period, rather than the differences between the old and new tweeters.
As a matter of interest, and you removing your work hat so to speak, in your opinion and cost aside, does the upgrade justify replacing perfectly working old-type with the new-type tweeters? Would you bother to do it yourself?
Thanks.

Hi John

Yes I would replace them depending on the listener - it is not a night and day difference but in a quality system the overall soundstage presentation improves.

james

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

Hi John

Yes I would replace them depending on the listener - it is not a night and day difference but in a quality system the overall soundstage presentation improves.

james

Thanks James. Good to know.

I still think active Middle Ts and a stack of 4Bs with a dedicated external crossover would be awesome marketing, and a lot of fun besides.

And look, I'm even going to give up on the break-in baloney.

Take care.

'I'm even going to give up on the break-in baloney'

Hi John

So I take it you do not believe drivers change in performance over time?

james

Originally Posted by Mark Jones

I have a friend that had an active Linn Espek (or 5140) system for years, it sounded great. He just replaced it with passive Model T's and a 4B. He seems very happy.

Hi Mark,

I also like Bryston and have experienced a similar situation compared to your friend as well. Linn just didn't do it for me. Accurate maybe, but way too thin and tinny for my tastes. Just wasn't my sort of thing I guess.

Before reducing my system I was running: Linn Unidisk 2.1 > Exotik > 3 x Aktiv Akurate 2200 > Ninka. I had owned a few of their other products as well: Classik, Genki, Ikemi CD players; Kolektor, Kairn-Pro/SPS, AV 5103 pre-amplifiers; 4 x LK140, 2 x AV 5125, 3 x 2250 power amplifiers; and Keilidh loudspeakers.

I possess, what I choose to perceive as, a healthy suspicion towards dropping a perfectly ordinary PCB populated with cheap and nasty SMDs into a billet of machined aluminium, so I knew I wouldn't be chasing after a Klimax system anytime soon. I replaced the Exotik with a BAT VK-3iX and discovered exactly where all my music had been hiding. Switching the Ninkas back to passive mode, I then replaced 3 x Aktiv Akurates with a single VK-55 and simply burst out laughing. I kept the VK-55 and sold the 3 Akurates. I've also owned and enjoyed using a 4B-ST. I really had a lot of fun with it in the 2.1 > VK-3iX > Ninka set-up.

These days I am not chasing a system anymore, and have chosen to let the market influence my next purchases. I'm after a Marantz NA-11S1 network audio player, but even new only value it at £2,000 as opposed to its £3,499 RRP, so I guess I'll be waiting a long time to replace my Stream Magic 6. I wish to replace my VK-3iX with a VK-51SE for the right kind of money at some point in the future as well; no rush for that though. Come to think of it, no rush for anything really.

I had hoped to pick up another VK-55 and go active with two stereo power amps into the Ninkas, just for a bit of fun, but there is no sign of one of those on the horizon. I am also keeping an eye out for a BAT VK-200 and, as I've previously mentioned, a pair of Linn Espeks. However, all these notions of active systems and box collecting would be right out of the window were a pair of Magneplanar 1.7s to make themselves available.

As you can see, I have left my options well and truly open and really don't grant too much importance to which direction my stereo might head. To be perfectly honest, I listen to such crap music I sometimes wonder if all this perfection-chasing is just downright silly.

All the best.

DEALER FEEDBACK:

Hi James,

We have the Bryston A1 speakers hooked up to the 28 monos and they are incredible.

The dynamics and visceral impact is first class. Right out of the box we knew they're special and they've improved noticeably over the week.

We definitely have a winner on our hands : )

Best Regards,
Robert
Audio Eden

Hi Folks,

Sneak Peek - Review on Bryston A3 Speaker from Secrets of Home Theater coming soon:

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Teaser Text

The Model A3 is the smallest floor-standing speaker in the new A series from Bryston.

It is well suited for a two-channel system that requires a compact floor-standing speaker. It is capable on its own of full range music playback without a subwoofer. The Model A3’s sound is neutral and it can be driven to high SPLs without sounding strained. The Model A3 is detailed and accurate. Its sound quality will satisfy regardless of listening preferences.

Travis

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SUBJECT: New Bryston Speaker Dealer

We would like to welcome ‘SIMCOE SOUND’ in Barrie Ontario as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

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411 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario L4M 6E5

Phone: (705) 737 - 1195
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SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Presentation

Hi Folks,

Attached is a link to a presentation and overview on Bryston Speakers.

Hope you find it informative.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zbouhuc96u...-Draft%20A.pdf


NOTE:

It is a large 43 MB file.

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Comments on The Bryston Mini T

Hi James, what a treat it was to listen to your Mini T speaker system for the first time.

Although it is physically much smaller than most high performance speaker systems, it clearly plays in their league and outperforms many of them. As sound colouration from cabinet and other structural components was inaudible, one could easily focus on the music and the recording environment.

The large dynamic range was very impressive and could easily satisfy the needs of most home audiophile applications. Perhaps the key to winning my heart was the linearity of the dynamics. It seemed that the dynamic range of all drivers was so well matched that the frequency and impulse responses remained uniform regardless of level.

It brought the music to life! I could have listened to it for hours.

The bass response was most impressive. Ever since I played string bass in my high school orchestra (in the 50s), I have always been sensitive to accurate bass reproduction. The Mini T passed with flying colours as it produced solid, deep fundamentals with none of the boomy, poorly damped, uncontrolled dynamics associated with virtually all small speaker systems. What a difference a 3-Way makes! A midrange speaker must be dedicated to reproducing critically important voice and instrumental information without experiencing the Doppler and intermodulation distortion inherent in a 2-Way that is forced to make large cone excursions in response to the bass. The excellent imaging and sonic accuracy of the Mini T's attest to the importance of a 3-Way design.

The listening position was not critically important while the sonic depth of field and stage width of musical performances seemed very natural. The WAF (wife acceptance factor) is very high too! ....but of course Maria has lived with some speaker monstrosities in our house for years.

You definitely have a winner on your hands, James. It is clearly the best sounding small speaker system I have ever heard!

Congratulations!
James H. Hayward

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Speaker – Customer Feedback

August 2014

Hi James – From Singapore

Ivy your dealer in Singapore was kind enough to lend me a pair of Bryston Mini T's while my (EDIT) are being repaired...totally forgot I need speaker cables as they are passive. I will get some on Monday...anyway. Pat is very impressed regarding the looks...she fell in love immediately even without hearing them..so great "wife factor" !

I just got the cables and set them up...superb sir...same tonal balance and natural sound character as the big T's! And the bass is exactly what I was missing before...played some high quality vinyl...and the detail and pace is beautiful....now we must choose the amp...and try to find a buyer for the (EDIT).
Ivy gave me the lovely 4B for loan.....it has indeed good power and its not too much power for the Mini Ts.

James I feel the Bryston Mini T’s provide a very natural and seamless soundstage also...I think a 2- way just can't match that, no matter how expensive... Plus It's nice and slim...which an active speaker can't match usually...I honestly had the (EDIT) speakers under consideration as well...but not anymore. I blasted a few live concert bluerays...and the soundstage is amazing..most of all, no compression even at "life" levels. and the bass has real punch..eg the basedrum kick.. .which is so crucial to us drummer boys! Also most of all, I am surprised at the resolution of the top end too...I don't miss anything even compared to my active speakers!

To summarize, I would say the Bryston Mini Ts sound like a "big speaker'...and have exactly the same attributes of the model T's - natural and seamless soundstage..and accuracy across all listening levels...it even sounds right while listening from outside the room..which is always my personal "test" !

Congrats to you James!

Tom Forester- Singapore

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Model T Feedback

Hi James

After 30 yrs of audio, both with my band and my 2ch, I always look forward to an evening of both audio and equipment and an evening with James Tanner is always very informative and satisfying.

James had both his Model T and mini T rooms dialed in perfectly....and I mean perfect!!! The sound staging was big, full and wide, , something we as audiophiles love to here. James’ song choices on this evening were extraordinary to me as I had not ever heard any of them before...I must say that the T series goes deep and very detailed and came along way since the first prototype I heard 2yrs ago.

Thank you James for a listen and look at your most recent version of the Model T and Mini T… also I loved the sound of the Bryston DAC..Amps and Preamp combination in your setups..

Always a pleasure

John McLeod

Hi

Dynaudio C1 MK1's and Bryston Middle T’s


This is the change that I made!

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I don't regret the change at all. Most notable change for me was a lot less 'bloom' in the midrange (that I didn't even realize was so accentuated previously) from the C1's, and much deeper and controlled bass. I can't really think of an area that didn't improve to be honest, though personal preference might lead one to prefer that midrange bloom of course.

Compared them both side by side with the same gear in my room too, just to be sure (don't mind the missing heater boards and wires... was amidst some renovations!)

I do love the C1, had them for about 5 years before changing. It did take me about a week to get used to the new sound, but it didn't take too long to find I could dig deeper into the recordings and hear more of the detail than with the C1. The soundstage can get absolutely huge with the Middle T! The bass as well feels generally more subtle but more powerful, if that makes much sense. Top to bottom smooth is maybe a better way to put it. If there's a rumble, the speakers will reproduce it, and it doesn't sound like the cabinet itself doing the shaking.

Manbient

HI James,

I've been with the Middle T's for a month or so. I'm very pleasantly surprised as I didn't have the opportunity to listen to them prior to purchasing.

I read what was out there on the internet all positive and considered my system room size etc. and took a chance.

Most enjoyable is the articulate full bass while not overpowering the upper regions. The upper region is sweet defined and never fatiguing . A very seamless speaker that just disappears they do everything well. I've had some touted high resolution or revealing speakers in the same listening space and there is nothing lacking with the Middle T. I'm impressed and very much enjoying the music.

Best,
Don

Hi James,

I have had the Bryston A2 speakers at home this last weekend and they are dam good for the money.

Probably the best buy in the industry for the money and I have had many, many speakers in that room over the years!!

Garry Taylor

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Hi James,

We're eagerly awaiting our demo Middle T. Looks like they will arrive in the next few days.

The Model T are an incredible value, we have them anchored by the mighty 28Bs in our 26 x 13 listening room. These svelte beauties are jaw dropping…they fill the room with deep, tuneful bass. Mids are transparent and beautifully detailed and the top end is composed and crystal clear.

The fun continues...

Sincerely,
Robert

Servingko

Bryston Loudspeakers

I have been enjoying my Middle T's for almost three weeks now and all I can say is "amazing"! It's very easy to look at a speaker and think, "what's the big deal? A box and some drivers - how different can they be from similar designs."

It's this thinking that has spawned countless would be speaker companies and thousands of DYI projects that aren't quite there. These are sooo "there" in all aspects and have me contemplating a complete five channel setup.

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: NEW BRYSTON SPEAKER DEALER

September 2014

We would like to welcome ‘Altronics Stereo 2000’ in Toronto’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

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Hi Folks,

We would like to welcome

‘SENNHEISER in AUSTRALIA’

as our latest

Bryston Speaker Distributor.


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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Distributor

September 2014

Hi Folks,

We would like to welcome

‘RICHCOLN IN HONG KONG’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Distributor.

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Hi Folks,

This coming from a very discriminating dealer - Dave's Faves!

Dave's Faves - Bryston Model T - Audio Emporium

james

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Distributor

September 2014

Hi Folks,

Bryston would like to welcome: ‘AV DESIGNS in MALASYIA’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Distributor.

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September 2014

Hi Folks,

I will have the PDF shortly for the latest review in Sound and Vision Magazine of a complete Bryston speaker Surround system.

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Some of my favorite quotes:

• With final placement of the Mini T’s settled, what I encountered was exceptionally neutral, uncolored reproduction ... with as complete an absence of discrete response anomalies as I’ve ever heard.

• The bass the “compact” Mini T Brystons could hurl into the room was truly astonishing. Rich high-frequency content like brushed cymbals were virtually perfect.

• Stereo listening whetted my appetite for multichannel. The result was outstanding! These Brystons are immensely transparent speakers. Nor were the Mini T and its mates impressive only on the big stuff. From the lowest C to the highest harmonics, were as convincing as I’ve ever heard from reproduced sound.

• These are, in short, very, very well-executed loudspeakers and finished to Bryston’s long-established high standards, speakers that will fully reveal what is on a recording for better or for worse.

Hi Folks

The Bryston A SERIES speakers are starting to get some recognition :thumb:

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Bryston Model A3 Floor-standing Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHiFi.com

james

Originally Posted by James Tanner - Bryston

September 2014

Hi Folks,

I will have the PDF shortly for the latest review in Sound and Vision Magazine of a complete Bryston speaker Surround system.

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Some of my favorite quotes:

• With final placement of the Mini T’s settled, what I encountered was exceptionally neutral, uncolored reproduction ... with as complete an absence of discrete response anomalies as I’ve ever heard.

• The bass the “compact” Mini T Brystons could hurl into the room was truly astonishing. Rich high-frequency content like brushed cymbals were virtually perfect.

• Stereo listening whetted my appetite for multichannel. The result was outstanding! These Brystons are immensely transparent speakers. Nor were the Mini T and its mates impressive only on the big stuff. From the lowest C to the highest harmonics, were as convincing as I’ve ever heard from reproduced sound.

• These are, in short, very, very well-executed loudspeakers and finished to Bryston’s long-established high standards, speakers that will fully reveal what is on a recording for better or for worse.

Here's the link folks.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q8fah0u3pw...ision.pdf?dl=1

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Distributor

September 2014

Hi Folks,

Bryston would like to welcome: ‘AVITECH Audio Video Solutions’ in Austria as our latest Bryston Speaker Distributor.


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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Baiyun show in Guangzhou China

September 2014

Hi Brian and James,

We have just finished the Baiyun show in Guangzhou China this past Sunday.

The response towards the Bryston Model Model T loudspeakers was very positive.

We were one of the very few best sounding rooms in the show, with the:

• Bryston BP26 Preamp

• Bryston 28BSST Amps

• Bryston Model T Spks

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Thanks and best regards,
Michael Chan
Richcoln Company Limited

Hi Folks,

The Bryston Mini T speaker has done well at the studio level but it looks like the Middle T is starting to make inroads as well.

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Bryston Mini T Speaker System | Sound & Vision

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Model T’s – A Little Magic

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As I've indicated in other threads, at the end of August, after hearing the new Model T's once again, I decided to go ahead and bite the bullet and order a new pair, to replace my Tannoy Turnberrys. I had seriously been considering upgrading to the Tannoy Kensington's but, I simply could not ignore how I kept reacting to the Modet T's.

I first heard the Model T's when James Tanner had them for their inaugural debut at TAVES in Toronto. These speakers were the revelation of the audio show and I think many, very many audiophiles and audio gurus were shocked by the sonic qualities of these speakers. I know I couldn't stop talking about them. If the reviews that keep surfacing on a regular frequency are any testament, then these speakers are at least worthy of a proper audition, by any audiophile.

I brought them home over the weekend and had them all unpackaged and hooked up by late Saturday afternoon. After somewhat placing them where I wanted them to be, I turned the juice on and waited to see if I would as astonished as I had been the previous times I have listened to these speakers.

Out of box, they provide the kind of music sensation you'd expect of much much, MUCH more expensive speakers. It only takes a matter of moments before you are tapping your foot to the beat of the music, while you stare in disbelief, shake your head in puzzlement trying to figure why they are as good as they are.

It has been stated many many times already that these speakers are phenomenal as creating a presentation of the musical stage that is simply uncanny. Up, down, left, right and front to back, you can see, feel the stage. The sound is good, very good, but it's the imagery and dynamics that simply stumps you. Then the clarity, the tonality seem to make the stage come alive. You do get the sensation of being 'there'. And.. all from redbook CDs.

Now, to be fair, these are not gorgeous or sumptuous speakers, like Sonus Faber Stradivarius speakers are, for example. While aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder, the Model Ts, while not austere either, are pretty simple and straigthfoward in looks. They look like what a pair of high column speakers ought to look like - about 5' high, 14' across with an array of 6 to 8 drivers. Perhaps, it might be more precise to say they look 'common'.. there is little that is unique about them. They are very solid and quite massive at 105lbs each. The finish is very nice, especially in the Rosewood veneer, and strangely enough I think they actually look better with the screens in place, giving a fully black front, that in my case seems to blend well with my set - up. Setting these speakers on a set of outriggers does add to their overall look, in a good way. They came well packaged and draped in a black cloth bag which I think was a nice bonus. The speaker terminals are at the base of the speaker, which means you don't have to worry about speaker cables hanging down the speaker, or having to buy slightly longer cables. Perhaps these are small points, but in the end, they matter.

The real question is do they sound as good? Are they possibly better? I cannot say for sure. That is beyond my level of expertise. But, I will say this. I have heard SF before and loved them... however, the SF, did not captivate me, stump me, the way the Model T's did, and still do. In my audio life, so to speak, I have owned, Tannoys (Cheviots, Turnberrys), ProAcs (Response 1.5 and D38) and now Bryston Model T's. Even my wife mentions how strong my reaction has been to the Model T's.. and I quote.. "I've never seen you get this excited over any piece of audio gear"... I'll say it this way.. Imagine being able to go to a live concert, but without having to endure all the distractions that occur in a live setting.. that is what I think these speakers do.. better than anything I have heard.....

If you are considering a new pair of speakers and have a budget of over 10K, 20K, 30K.. 40K... then ADD these speakers to your list and don't be surprised if you find that all of a sudden you have a lot of extra bills to spend on other toys..

I was also a little nervous about how they would match up with McIntosh electronics... okay, that is something I should have not have been concerned about. I would even dare say that the combination is quite spectacular.

I do not know what magic James Tanner and the rest of his buddies at Bryston did to produce a speaker,that, in my humble opinion, is going to send shockwaves throughout the audio industry. They certainly have sent shockwaves through my audio soul... and that is really all that matters.

Rock Hau

MAIN: Electronics:McIntosh: C2200FG, MC501's, MCD500, SonoS Connect, Chang Lightspeed
Cables: Wireworld - XLR Silver Eclipse 5.2 Interconnects: Speaker Cable 6.0 Silver Eclipse. Nordost - Vishnu Power Cables.
Speakers: Bryston Model T (Passive)

Alternate: Peachtree Decco, SonoS Connect, ProAc Response1.5,


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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T Speaker Review

October, 2014

Please see attached the latest review in Home Theater Review.com Magazine of the Bryston Middle T loudspeaker. Brent says it will not win any beauty contests but gets FIVE STARS for PERFORMANCE.
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Bryston Middle T Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed

Favorite quotes:

• 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. That's not usually the case with speakers I have in for review; typically I focus on getting the review done

• When I spun Rahsaan Roland Kirk's "Three for the Festival" from We Three Kings, I experienced some of the most amazing imaging I've heard.

• Next the king of non-so-great recordings: Todd Rundgren. Even though Todd's voice sounds crude, coarse, distorted, and oversaturated on his first sorta-hit, "We Gotta Get You a Woman," I've never heard him image so precisely on this tune. The hand claps in the second verse -something that's barely noticeable on most of the systems people would hear this tune on - sounded eerily real, almost like I was right next to Todd when he was adding them. I noticed so many new details in this recording yet the sound was never, ever even slightly hyped-up or bright. I only wish all those audiophiles who think exaggerated treble equals detail could hear this speaker do its thing.

• Whatever percussion instrument Dybdahl was whacking on sounded like it was absolutely real, stretching across to fill my living room from side to side. Above all this sonic chaos, Dybdahl's voice floated, sounding impeccably clean, clear, and full. The whole experience was simply amazing. If every trade show demo were this good, a lot more speakers would be sold.

• Every summer seems to have one song you can't get out of your head. For me, 2014's chanson d'été is Tom Vek's irresistible "Sherman (Animals in the Jungle)." I'd say it was a perfect fit for the Middle T, except that almost everything seems a perfect fit for the Middle T. The grating synth punches in the intro sounded colossal, wrapping all the way around behind my head as if I'd had surround speakers set up. The quartet of 8-inch woofers totally brought the boom, slamming out Vek's incessant, insistent beat with all the power, ease, and clarity of a great subwoofer. As usual with this tune, I kept cranking it up and cranking it up, yet I heard not a trace of distortion in Vek's voice.

• Pining to put the high-res capability of the Sony USB DAC to use, I put on the 24/96 version of Yes's "Long Distance Runaround." What I noticed most here was Chris Squire's bass, which just sounded so perfect, so flat, and so tight, with no notes sticking out and every subtlety of his fingering and picking right out there. With a lot of speakers and subs, the bass is too sloppy to get the attack on both kicks. With the Middle T, both kicks sounded completely clear and detailed, giving me a realistic sense of the felt beater striking the drum head.


Brent Butterworth
Home Theater Review

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SUBJECT: A Serious Bryston Speaker Dealer

HI Folks,

Well as a speaker manufacturer you can’t ask for more from a dealer!

Thanks Dave very much appreciated from everyone at Bryston.
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SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T Review – Canada Hi-Fi

October, 2014

Please see the link below for another rave review on the Bryston Middle T loudspeakers by Canada Hi-Fi magazine.

Bryston Middle T Loudspeakers Review | CANADA HiFi Magazine

Favorite quotes:

“In terms of aesthetics, I think the Middle T is a good looking speaker, especially in the wood finishes – mine came in a Natural Cherry. The cabinet itself narrows as you move backwards from the faceplate, diffusing the sound waves within the speaker. I am primarily interested in a speakers drivers, and I wouldn’t spend extra money on a fancy cabinet unless it was stunningly gorgeous. I think Bryston has hit the cabinet price versus performance versus beauty ratio right on the head”.

“The speed at which bass from the Middle T’s can bloom and then disappear is astonishing. The bass capability made me laugh and shake my head in amazement.”
PS – I am pleased to announce that the reviewer purchased the speakers for his own system!

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Model T – Report from the Field.

Hi Rock,
So, you've had the Bryston Model T’s for a few days now. Anything new to report?
Prepress

Hi, thanks for the query, but how to answer your question without gloating?

I continue to be very amazed by how these speakers represent the sound stage, how accurate they are in giving you that 'live' stage feeling. A couple of friends have mentioned, "it's like being there", which is certainly the feeling I get.

These speakers make me want to turn the volume up and they respond beautifully. This is something I rarely do because I like to relax and just enjoy ambient music. I could sit back and just listen all day. I feel little to no listener fatigue.

I have switched back to the 8 ohm taps from my 501's as James Tanner suggested, which I think is a better option.

Overall, I would say I have connected with this speakers more emotionally than I have with any other speaker, or any piece of equipment.

I don't want to boast these speakers, simply because I own them. However, I think anyone who is considering some speakers, and is looking for that feeling that makes you want to get up and dance... must, and I mean MUST audition these speakers... and at their price point.. ~$7500... you simply cannot lose.

Rock Hau

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My timing wasn't impeccable in the Bryston room—everyone was chatting away—but what I could hear over the din sounded quite nice.

Doing the honors, as far as I can tell from the handwritten list, were Bryston's BDP-2, BDA-2 DAC, BP26 preamp, 28BSST2 Mono amps, unidentified power conditioner (ED: Bryston BIT), and Bryston Middle T loudspeakers ($5400/pair), the last to be reviewed by Kalman Rubinson in our February 2015 issue.

Jason Victor Serinus
Stereophile

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Announcing the Model A ‘MICRO’ Center Speaker

October, 2014

Hi Folks,

A number of dealers/distributors have asked us to provide a smaller Center channel speaker which would be more appropriate when combined with the Bryston Mini A Bookshelf speakers or the Bryston Model A3 floor standing speaker in a surround system.

Announcing the Bryston AC-1 ‘MICRO’ Center speaker.

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The Bryston AC-1 Micro Center utilizes two 6.5 inch woofers and a single 1 inch dome tweeter which are identical to the drivers used throughout the A Series speakers.

Retail Price - $490.00

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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: NEW BRYSTON SPEAKER DEALER

October 2014

We would like to welcome ‘MAFICO Audio-Video in the Netherlands’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

Mafico
Weg en Bos 2, 2661 DH Bergschenhoek, Netherlands
Ph: 3110 4148426
Fax: 3110 40 48863
info@mafico.com

10-20-2014

What are you using to drive your Model/Middle Ts?

I heard the Middle Ts with Parasound Halo JC2 Pre and Parasound JC1 this weekend...AMAZING?

highnelly

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Dear James,

Please see attached Mini -T review, which appeared in the Polish edition of the Audio Video magazine. Some sentences from the review below:

“The choice of a very strong, compression resistant woofer resulted in a very American sound, with a strong emphasis on power and extension, in which Mini T is one of the kind”.

“The sound class of these monitors is unquestionably high. It is expressed in the mids and trebles consistency and the overall homogeneity, resolution and a very high dynamics.

Another advantage of the Mini T is its soundstage. Well, instead of giving a short summary I’ve almost written a second review, but the Mini T is a really complex case. I strongly encourage you to spend some time on a private listening, especially if you like an "American-flesh sound", as well as small cars with big engines”.

Now we look forward to Mini A shipment, while the order for the Mini T will come shortly so please add MJ Audio Lab as a Bryston speakers distributor.

Best regards

Marcel
MJ Audio Lab

Hi Mike

Dynamic and full range without compression according to the Polish dealer. Because they have very small rooms in Poland generally they tend to like speakers with rolled off lower frequencies.

james

Originally Posted by Mike

Thanks.

The Mini T is a real tough speaker to beat - especially for the money.


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Hi Mike

Yes thanks the Mini T has really surprised a lot of people as to how full range it is for a big bookshelf. Also starting to make some inroads on the pro side in studios as a near field and mid field monitor.

james


james

On Oct 28, 2014, at 9:24 PM,
Jan Patrick Lucas

Hi James!

I absolutely adore these Model T speakers! Your design is tremendous!

For me it's rock, blues and metal, and no speaker does it better than the "T's" . Interested in the new tweeters. I'm just thrilled at the idea of a slight upgrade.

All the best to you!

Jan (Thunder Bay)