Bryston speakers

Really pretty wood James!

I wish I could of heard my Salons with the 28bsst amps, I've heard they're a great amp for the Revels.
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T Setup – Customer Feedback

April, 2015

Subject: Parker's Birthday; Bryston Equipment

Everything from Bryston & Mapleshade is finally here.

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Bryston BP6, 4Bsst, Middle T’s & Model T Subwoofer.

Additional Mapleshade rack space & Megafoot brass footers.

Yay!

Cordially,
Steve Parker
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Audiophile Disease


Middle T Speakers

Hello, James.

I'm thrilled with my Middle T’s and Bryston B100 amplifier. The worst part about them is that they unleashed a serious case of the “audiophile disease” in me. Slowly falling deeper into debt with each upgrade that brings me closer to nirvana. Now they've just increased my line of credit by 15k and the first thing that comes to mind is a 4B and a pair of Model T’s!

I now have my Middle T’s about a third (5') of the way into the space of my opened concept house. Seems to be the best sound (at least to my ear) yet. The sound stage stretches well beyond the speakers, seemingly higher than the ceiling and the depth ranging from beyond the back wall to the front of the speakers.

The clarity and space between instruments is also quite amazing. I upgraded cables not to long ago and that helps to extract even more detail out of my favorite recordings. I can now hear the static of each recording room rather than indistinguishable added noise.

All in all, purchasing the B100 and Middle T’s at what seems like a lifetime ago, has made a massive improvement to my life and I'm very grateful that I decided to buy them.

That's how I feel about them, in a nutshell.

Thanks,
Dane
 
When does a $2700 dollar speaker sound like a $12,000 speaker ???

When you remove the 'bias'



MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A2 Loudspeaker Review


May, 2015

Favourite Quote:

• “Sheez…” Irv sighed. “The damn things sound better than speakers I’ve heard with $12,000 dollar price tags.”


Please see below the link to a review from Canada Hi-Fi Magazine on the Bryston A2 Loudspeaker.

This is our first professional review of the Bryston Model A2 loudspeaker … and when a seasoned reviewer purchases the speaker for his reference system it speaks volumes.

LINK: Bryston Model A2 Loudspeakers Review | CANADA HiFi Magazine
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T’s – Dealer Feedback


May 2015


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Hi James.

This is Kevin from Glubes AVU.

Just a quick note to say how impressed I am with the Middle T and the A3. Planning on expanding our line up.

I must admit that I never gave them a fair listen, amongst the sea of great products from Monitor Audio, PSB, and B&W....

I must say that the Bryston products represents incredible value. Keep up the great work?


Kevin Sawler
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Middle T’s – Dealer Feedback


I have been enjoying my Middle T's for months but wanted to provide a review after I upgraded my gear to all Bryston, as expected it has made a significant improvement. I decided to add your BP26DA, matching power supply and 4BSST. I'm presently waiting for my BIT20 and your BDP-2 in a few weeks, that review will follow at a later date.

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James you know me well and what I have wanted to achieve. As a custom system designer who has been in the business for years, I have access to many hi performance products. Budget was not a factor rather exceptional performance at a price that I felt was a win / win.

I'm a music lover first and foremost who simply wants to enjoy my music and not be distracted by the gear for one reason or another. Yes there is a time for clinical listening but once the equipment has been chosen then the artists music takes precedence for me. Bryston allows this to happen - well done!

In my opinion, one of the most relaxing and healthy things we can do for ourselves is listen to music. Having an artist take me away from the hustle and bustle of business for short periods so that I can relax and recharge is greatly appreciated.

I'm going to skip all the technical talk and nuances and say your Middle T speakers and matching Bryston equipment have done just that in a commendable manner, a wonderful combination, they have a very special ability to play music as it was meant to be heard. Regardless of what I play… all genres of music are presented with a natural, none fatiguing accuracy.

Music is fun to listen to again and very relaxing - I truly look forward to my music listening sessions. Thank you James, Jim and to all your team at Bryston!

Sincerely,
Greg Gauthier
Prestige Audio Visual Design Group Inc.
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Middle T Review – Soundstage Ultra


May, 2015

Hi Folks,

Please see the attached link from Soundstage ‘Ultra’ Magazine – review of the Bryston Middle T Loudspeaker.

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SoundStage! Ultra | SoundStageUltra.com (UltraAudio.com)

Favorite Quotes:

• “The Bryston Middle T has a lot going for it. It’s an unquestionable value: a big, three-way speaker that will flat-out rock without losing its audiophile street cred. That’s a tough balancing act, but the Middle T handles it well.”

• “Ultimately, the Bryston Middle T is an easy recommendation -- not for a particular type of listener, but for almost everyone.”

Jeff Fritz
Soundstage Ultra Magazine
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Pulsworks Audio Arts


Hi Folks,

One of the objectives in the development of the Bryston speaker range was to provide the opportunity to assemble a complete Bryston audio system.

Check this out !!!

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Pulsworks Audio Arts

Hi James,

I think I like the letter “T”!
My new room sounds fantastic with the “T” line-up. Thanks for making such great speakers and electronics!

David Puls
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini A Speaker Strikes Again!


May, 2015

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“James

I have had my Bryston Mini A’s now for a few weeks and after some break-in time, I am happy to report that the sound is nothing short of incredible.

I replaced a pair of (EDIT) which were significantly more expensive and I would have to say that the Mini A’s are a clear step up in performance.
The real low bass that comes out of these dinky little boxes is at times just amazing. Dynamics are stellar and imaging as well - I can’t wait to hear the Mini T’s in our showroom!

Whoever is responsible for the design of your loudspeakers knows their stuff and has a damn good ear (by my humble estimation).
Thanks again for the sweet deal.

When I recover from the expense, I might hit you up for a deal on a DAC and eventually an integrated amp.

Consider the Kool Aid fully drank….”

Marc Mable
Design Consultant
Maverick Integration
 
Hi James,

Very nice set up there James in Munich.

Those Mini T's... tell ya can't praise them enough!

Had a friend at my place last week and he was shocked and awed how they performed. Lol,I should have pictured his O face when The Duke Ellington big band Brass's line kicked in propelled on 4BSST2/BP6 12:00 o'clock..creating an amazing stadium size stage and dynamics - ha rare moments...made my day.

Are this one of the new Target line stands? Waiting for the MR 24" for my newest second Pair of Mini T's.

Itshak Vodzilovsky
 
You are NEVER listening in the NEARFIELD or the DIRECT SOUND from the speaker.

HI Folks

Many times I get asked why Bryston is not concerned when placing our speakers in normal domestic audio rooms as opposed to acoustically treated rooms.

The two most critical parts of any loudspeaker system choice is the listening ‘ROOM’ and the loudspeakers ‘POLAR’ response. Recognizing how the room imposes its boundaries (floor, ceiling, walls) on the speaker and how that speaker radiates its energy (polar response) into a specific room is critical to the understanding of the overall performance of any speaker and it is no different for the Bryston loudspeakers.

When you are listening to a loudspeaker in a room you are always listening to balance between the ‘Direct Sound’ and the ‘Reflected Sound’ from the boundaries of the room – this is called the ‘Power Response or Sound Power.’ It is that balance between direct and reflected energy which changes depending on the frequency radiation pattern (polar response) of the given speaker and the boundaries of the room the speaker is placed in.

The ‘direct sound’ is the sound radiating from the front of the loudspeaker and the ‘reflected sound’ is all the sound your ears perceive after the sound waves have interacted with all the different boundaries in the room. It is important given real world conditions that the on axis response and the off axis frequency response of a loudspeaker be as uniform as possible.

Recognize when you listen to a speaker in a room you are NEVER listening in the NEARFIELD or the DIRECT SOUND from the speaker.

This on and off axis characteristic is generally referred to as Polar response. The smoother and more uniform the on and off axis polar response of the speaker the better the tonal balance between the direct sound and the reflected sound will be. In other words, the reflected sound will have the same overall tonal balance and sonic characteristics as the direct sound if ‘on and off’ polar response is smooth and even. This approach also provides the optimum overall 3-dimensional soundstage presentation as well. The Bryston Model-T is a very wide dispersion design so the polar response is very flat on axis and very uniform all the way out to more than 75 degrees off axis in both directions from center to provide a very wide and even listening window.

So the boundaries of the room are used to enhance the listening experience by providing a sense of spaciousness and naturalness to the listening experience. We all listen in real rooms and our brains are use to interpreting the overall direct and reflected energy in a specific manner. I find rooms that treat the reflections by trying to absorb them just makes the listening experience very unnatural and almost anechoic.

Also remember that you cannot absorb all frequencies equally as the thickness of the absorption material affects the frequencies it can affect. So a few inches of fiberglass or whatever absorptive material will only affect a specific range of speakers – generally midranges and highs so it creates an energy imbalance in the room.

Many people will disagree with me but I have gone the route of serious absorption in many of my rooms and have always reverted back to less absorption is better and I much prefer Dispersion over Absorption. That’s my story and I am sticking to it !

James


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Model T - 0 - 35 Degrees

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45 - 75 Degrees
 
You are NEVER listening in the NEARFIELD or the DIRECT SOUND from the speaker.

Recognize when you listen to a speaker in a room you are NEVER listening in the NEARFIELD or the DIRECT SOUND from the


What about Raidho's? You are sitting beyond or at least at any first reflection point according to their suggestions for optimal setup.
 
Sorry Mike not familiar with what their philosophy is ? - in my opinion unless you listen in an open field there will always be room reflections.

james
 
James - this is certainly an interesting discussion. I would agree that a room that is too lively is better than one that is too dead - to a point. A lively room will sound better at lower SPL's, but once you reach a certain point, the sound becomes all reflections with no focus. A dead room will not have those issues - at high SPL's.

What's your thoughts on diffusion? Would you suggest diffusion at first and second reflection points? If not man made diffusors, perhaps something more natural and aesthetically pleasing like a large pot with bamboo sticks or large silk plants?

Then, we also have the question of the listener. Some (many) listeners are very sensitive to high frequencies, perhaps because of tinnitus or something similar.

We also then must look at the asymmetrical shape of most rooms which ultimately affect time delay. Even rooms that people think are symmetrical are really not. Have you seen bulges in drywall? Warping? One size of the room that is longer than the other? The list goes on...

What about standing low waves, especially mid bass? Corner traps can be very affective at dealing with it. I think most people have trouble dealing with bass than higher frequencies in their room.

If there was any doubt as to whether a treated room sounds better than an untreated room, those doubts were put to rest if anyone attended the Resolution Acoustics demo at Axpona. Resolution Acoustics had two rooms - one treated, one untreated. They had the same speakers in both rooms and the same amps. They had the same preamp/source delivering to both sets of amps the same music at the same time.


Jim Hannon of the Absolute Sound said:

Resolution Acoustics, one of the five Most Significant Exhibits

This patent-pending diffusion and absorption system effectively took the room out of the equation when compared with an untreated room with an identical system (Sonus faber Stradivari speakers, Pass Labs electronics, Meitner MA-1 DAC, and Wireworld’s flagship Platinum and Silver Eclipse cables). The Resolution Acoustics’ solution leaves the directed wave from the speaker dominant while weakening the reflected waves. I thought there was a huge difference between the rooms, with far greater clarity and focus, as well as no bass boom or smear in the acoustically treated room.


Jonathan Valin of the Absolute Sound said:

In a fascinating demo, two pairs of Sonus faber Stradivari, both driven by identical Pass Labs amps and both sourced simultaneously from the same server/DAC, were set up in adjoining identical rooms, only one room was untreated and the other was, with wall and corner treatments designed by Bart Andeer, founder of a new company called Resolution Acoustic. Andeer is a genuinely interesting fellow, a ship captain and marine engineer with a lifelong interest in hi-fi and acoustics. As you might expect, in the Andeer-treated room (see photo above) the Strads sounded considerably better damped and more neutral, with far more ambience retrieval and soundstage space.

Jason Victor Serinus of Stereophile said:

One of the most revealing demos of AXPONA/AudioCon 2015 was sponsored in two adjacent rooms by Bart Andeer's Resolution Acoustics. In one room that had no room treatment, an excellent system that included Sonus Faber Stradivari loudspeakers, Pass Labs electronics, Meitner MA-1 DAC, and a Mac mini played a piece of music. In the next room, complete with room treatment custom designed and placed by Andeer, the exact same equipment in the exact same location played the same piece of music via a signal split at a Pass Labs XP-30 preamplifier.

I had expected greater bass control in the treated room. What I did not expect was how much richer, fuller, focused, and more refined the music sounded, top to bottom. Even the highs were rounder and more colorful. I've never experienced a more convincing demonstration of what optimally chosen and judiciously positioned room treatment can do.


So at the end of the day, I'm not sure I agree about room treatments. As they say about real estate, its all about "location, location, location". In audio, its all about "the room, the room, the room."

YMMV.
 
Hi Mike

Yes it is a very interesting topic and I assume one that will always have different points of view but in my experience I have just come to believe that diffusion is the correct option over absorption. I realize many may take issue with this. Also as you say diffusion is generally easily accomplished in normal rooms with plants, books etc. Also the overall absorption/reflection ratio is pretty good in most domestic home environments.

In the recent Vancouver show (in which Secrets of Home Theater gave us Best Sound at the Show) I was asked if we wanted room treatment as many of the rooms were treated by a well know acoustic company. I said NO and had some very strange sideway glances to say the least. And by the way the room was "L" shaped and not at all conducive to what we think makes a good sound-room. Also at all the shows I do we usually get excellent sound in normal acoustically untreated hotel rooms and I feel that is not by accident - it is because our speakers take into account that we all live in normal size rooms and the Sound Power is what you actually hear. Also if a speaker does have poor off axis response some absorption of the ragged off axis frequency response may in fact help - but it will not sound as open and spacious.

I am not trying to create a 'I/m right and your wrong" scenario just explaining why we developed our Bryston speakers in the manner we did.

james
 
I am not trying to create a 'I/m right and your wrong" scenario just explaining why we developed our Bryston speakers in the manner we did.

james

Oh James, I'm far too old for those kinds of debates! :) I've been quite fascinated with room treatments for almost 15 years given that my room is, uhh...well...quite a challenge shall we say. I was given some bad advise last year and have taken steps to rectify it in my room....sadly, I won't get that money back! :( Lessons learned.

I've heard my room untreated, and it isn't good. Now, that being said, my second system (45 foot x 15 foot with 13 foot ceilings room) is a living space and therefore, completely untreated. It sounds quite nice, even with some of the bad reflective services.
 
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