Bryston speakers

I wanted to share my overall impression of the recent “growth” of my new system.

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As I have expressed before, I am extremely happy with the combination of Bryston components and the addition of Stillpoints Ultra-5’s and the Analysis + cabling, power cords and interconnects. I started this adventure with the purchase of the Bryston Middle T speakers and reference Analysis + products. I appreciated the marked improvement with the new speakers, even while using my 90s vintage amp and pre-amp. In my opinion, the Middle Ts represent great value for the money and perform significantly better than the speakers I was using (also 90s vintage) or anything else I had heard in that price range. I did use the new Analysis + cabling with my old speakers and heard obvious performance improvements in them before hooking up my new Middle Ts. Between the new speakers and the improved cabling/interconnects/power cords, I was surprised at the improved sound quality I was getting out of my old equipment.

The improvement took a significant jump once I added 8 Stillpoints Ultra-5’s to replace the spike feet I was using to support the Bryston Middle Ts. I immediately noticed a much tighter and accurate bottom end, better separation of the bass, mid’s and hi’s and a more defined and dimensional sound stage. Again, this is while still using my old equipment. I would add that the adapters you provided allowed me to securely attach the Ultra-5’s to the Bryston speakers' outriggers, and I can now reposition the speakers much more easily than before.

I subsequently received the Bryston B-135 Integrated amp, and quickly enjoyed improved sound stage, separation, and a much better handling of the bottom end. Bass passages that had previously dropped off or were indiscernible mush suddenly had presence and definition; the hi’s and mid’s are very clean.

Not long after, I added the Bryston Bit 15 power conditioner and was surprised yet again to almost immediately hear even better separation, tighter bass and expanded sound stage.

Finally, after getting used to listening to my new system with the incremental additions noted, I used 3 more Stillpoints Ultra-5’s to support the Bryston B-135 and again immediate improvements were noted; primarily a further expansion of sound stage dimension and yet more distinction between the instruments and vocals being presented.

I have been attending quite a few live performances of late, and am consequently very impressed with how accurate and natural this new system is. I enjoy closing my eyes while listening and “seeing” where the musicians seem to be positioned; I hear so much more from these recordings than ever before. I I look forward to the day when I have replaced my current system sound source, while decent, is not of the same caliber as this new equipment. I am sure I will be surprised once again by the enhanced listening experience.

Norm
 
Happy customer!

James



-----Original Message-----
From: Marc [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: May-12-14 9:51 PM
To: James Tanner
Subject: Thank you sir!

James

Thanks again for a fantastic day. I was expecting just a brief tour and lunch, not to take your entire afternoon. That was most generous.

Those demos were fabulous and thanks for the opportunity to visit your house.

Best
Marc

Thanks (Sent from mobile phone)
 
Customer Feedback – Bryston Mini T Speakers

From: Matthew Helming
Sent: May-23-14 11:20 AM

Hi James

I can't believe how good the Mini T speakers are.

They embarrass other speakers...period...forget cost or size comparisons. They sound like a full range speaker, just in a compact cabinet. They need power to do their thing. I run them with subs crossed over and only really handling 35hz and below and the sound is fantastic. Get's me curious about the Bryston subs...

I really appreciate the Mini T's size/flexibility for the sake of placement (gives me a lot of options for sub placement). In a different or larger room I'd go with the towers - and I anticipate doing so...

I "sell" them to every friend I have because I want to see the line succeed.

I am truly impressed, and in for the long haul with Bryston speakers. I will be owning more...this design has hit the nail on the head for me - clean, clear, open, dynamic, no listening fatigue, and they don't care what you play - Rock, reggae, classical, accoustic, live, studio, it all sounds balanced and clean.

Additional kudos to BDP 1/BDA 2 - unbelievable front end

Look forward to hearing the new tweeter, though I've had no reason for complaint thus far!!!

Loving the gear!!

Matt
 
Bryston Speaker – Dealer Feedback!

Bryston A2 Speaker

Hi James

Every now and then a surprise comes along—one that is both unexpected and beyond what you would expect.

This was certainly the case with the new Bryston A2 speakers.

The magnitude of their presentation from a modest cabinet was most unexpected! From the rich deep bass to the transparency of the snare rim shots these speakers just made music like Boz Scaggs’ Thanks to You come alive.

For anyone looking for a speaker in this price range I give my highest recommendation!

Sincerely,

David Puls
Pulsworks Audio Arts
[email protected]
 
Hi Folks,

It’s great to get feedback from happy customers on our products but the attached is special as it is from one of our long time dealers and a gentleman that is very hard to please when it comes to speakers!!!

James Tanner

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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston DEALER Feedback

Hi James,

I'm currently listening to a rather odd but exquisite performance of Sofia Gubaidulina's Canticle of the Sun. It's a very haunting sound, driven primarily by strings and percussion. I can really only listen to it when my mind is at peace :).

Here again, the Middle T delivers amazing purity of tone as well as astonishing resolution and presence of the percussion instruments. This piece is 75% micro dynamics and I believe such music demands a resolute three way design. Again, I have not heard another speaker do this music better (and I've heard a few!).

A customer of mine, who bought his Middle Ts at the same time as I, has them in front of a really top tier system--somewhere you might not normally find a $5400 speaker. He has commented a few times how beautiful his system is sounding --and he previously had a pair of world renowned monitor speakers which cost a fair chunk more than the Middle T.

It would be easy I think to pass the T series speakers as all slam and no finesse, at first glance. Such a response is the result of the many average to poor multi driver designs littered throughout the AV industry. The reality is the T series--the Middle T in particular-- is capable of astonishing inner beauty.

Call me a very happy customer :)


Thanks again,
James, Absolute Audio Video, Calgary
 
Sent: May-29-14 1:43 PM
To: James Tanner
Subject: Speakers

Hello M Tanner.

We had the pleasure to me at the Montreal audio show me and my wife, M Russell took a picture of her in front of your Model T white.

Anyway I had the chance to listen to the Middle T, wow what a speaker, we really like the sound of it and the size. The bass is present, we don't have any frequencies that go over the others, very well made.

Can you tell me what kind of wood is the finish, because we are not sure about the colors you are offering, from what we saw at the audio show, the picture on the web site doesn't show the real color or effect from the wood.

I'm very happy with my Bryston amp and DAC, my next purchase gonna be the Middle T and the Mini center, I'm gonna wait the rear when you gonna come with your new back surround.

Thank you

Robert Caron
 
NEW TWEETERS:

From: Mattias Biörs
Sent: June-02-14 2:56 PM
To: James Tanner
Subject: Re: New Bryston Tweeter

Hi James,

I will try to explain my impressions so far although I am not a musician so I may not have the vocabulary.

The differences I recognize can be summarized as "more natural".
It is like letting the tweeter perform in a somewhat bigger room than before. More airy and therefore also a better complement to the mid. It feels like they are more on the same level somehow. Earlier the sound was a little more in the face (a little more obtrusive) and now it is more natural but still as detailed as before.

Once again do not get me wrong, the Middle T was a great speaker from the start. I am only talking about small details, which might even be only personal taste. I am so satisfied and will stick to my Bryston Middle Ts. I left my PMC journey and I do not intend to go back.

Best Regards,
Mattias Biörs
 
Subject: Re: New tweeters
Date: June 2, 2014 at 9:19:08 PM EDT

Hi James

I would summarize the new tweeters in a few simple words - silkyness, airiness, and a much more natural and accurate presentation... jazz cymbals sound three dimensional now ..and vocals or speech sound much more natural and "right".

The new tweeters also blend beautifully with the other drivers in my opinion..the speakers are even more coherent and holistic now...and create a much deeper and well defined soundstage ...in a nutshell - it draws you into the music now..and one forgets the equipment completely....;))

Cheers from Singapore !

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

June 2014

We would like to welcome ‘Glubes AV’ in Nova Scotia’ as our latest Bryston Speaker Dealer.

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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: DEALER FEEDBACK MODEL T SPEAKERS

June, 2014

Hi James,

The T's are sounding great!

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Do you by any chance like Grado headphones and cartridges?

To me, the Grado sound has always been: great bass, slightly "warm" midrange and highs, plenty of dynamics. To me the T's sound as if Grado made a great set of floor-standing speakers :)

Driving them with the $20k, 300W Mark Levinson 532. Bass is extended and tight. Nice smooth transitions between the drivers. Great off-axis response. Mids and highs have a slight warm character to them.

I highly suspect these are a perfect match for your amps. I'll have to grab a 4B for display soon....

Paul V Kraft
President
Engaged Audio Video
 
Hi Folks

Got a copy of the preliminary review in Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity by John Johnson Jr - hows this for some great text!!!!

Full review showing all measurements should be up next week.

james


On the audio side however, this is definitely a heavyweight. It produces a huge soundstage, very low fall-off at off-axis listening positions, and a flat frequency response down to 20 Hz. You
read that correctly: 20 Hz. This is one of the only speakers I have ever tested that does well in the bench tests at 20 Hz. So, you don't need a subwoofer (that doesn't mean you can't add a couple of subs to blow the windows out with movies if you wish).

I was simply amazed at the sound.

Bryston didn't cut any corners when they designed the Middle T. However, they did add some corners on the enclosure to minimize parallel surfaces that would cause standing waves inside. A rap with the knuckles on the enclosure indicates heavy damping, which minimizes resonance.

The Bench Tests were astounding.
 
Hi Folks,

Got this from the Middle T reviewer today:


Hi James

“The Middle T's outperform every full range speaker I have tested, with respect to the low end extension and wide dispersion.

I haven’t ever tested any speaker of any size whose woofer would go to 20 Hz in a flat response, as well as have distortion of less than 10%.

I don’t know how you did it!”

John E. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
 
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: - Quote - “I WAS AMAZED AT THE SOUND”

June 2014

HI Folks,

Stellar review on the Bryston ‘MIDDLE – T’ speaker from the Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity Magazine:

Please ‘note’ not only the reviewers excellent listening observations but also the exceptional technical specifications and measurements of the “BRYSTON MIDDLE – T” loudspeakers.

My favorite quote from John is:

“They outperform every full range speaker I have tested, with respect to the low end extension and wide dispersion.

I haven’t ever tested any speaker of any size whose woofer would go to 20 Hz in a flat response, as well as have distortion of less than 10%.

I don’t know how you did it!”

John E. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity


Hi Folks,

Have a full 4 page PDF of the review - please email me if you want a copy - [email protected]
 
From: Zoran Hrustic
Sent: June-18-14 9:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Mini-T review @ Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

Hi James,

Happy client from Singapore - got 2 weeks ago my 4 new tweeters on Signature large T's :) ... I can't say I did any comparisons but have a feeling its easier on my ears and it looks nicer :) Driven by bryston 4b-sst2 :)

I just enjoy it ... i loved how B&W 802Ds look ... but they cost twice as much or more and I know I'd long for fuller-range speaker ... anyhow - thank you for designing something which is what I'd call 'affordable' but Ive spent before 2/3rd of the cost of T's on speakers and difference is HUGE :) THANK YOU !!! I just play and enjoy ... and maybe it sounds better when played louder, but to be honest, I love when I feel soundwaves hitting not only my ear-drums but my body too ;)

Though i don't need any more reviews to make a purchasing decision, I’d love to read how impressed SOHT&HF was !

Thank you !

Best Regards,
zoran
 
Hi Folks,

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.

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.

Brandon
 
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