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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Surround System Review July 2015 Hi Folks, Please see link below to our entry level surround system review from Home Theater Review Magazine. Bryston Mini A and AC1 Micro Speaker System Reviewed Favourite quotes: 1. Nothing about the setup process really prepared me for the sound of Bryston's "mini" speakers. I was drawn in by the clarity and purity of dialogue pouring out of the AC1 Micro. 2, The other thing I couldn't help but notice is just how seamlessly the Model A subwoofer blended with the satellites. Not only that, but the sub in and of itself is utterly musical, without a hint of audible resonance, no bloat, and a remarkable room-filling quality. Bryston Mini A and AC1 Micro Speaker System Reviewed |
Hi Folks,
A customer sent me this showing his Rosewood Model T's - WOW - what a nice setup aye :music: james Sent picture to Ivan to post - thanks. |
Hi Folks,
New Bryston dealer in Washington State: ITS A HI-FI STORE Hi James The A1s are an extraordinary value. I've only been open for a week and a half and I may be selling two pair soon. If these speakers sell as well as we think they will, I will order a couple pair to keep in stock. The customer response for the A1s has been outstanding thus far. You did an awesome job developing the speakers. Now it's our job to feature them in a favorable space. Cheers, Hans |
Model T Signatures - Next Audio Show?
Hello Mr. Tanner,
Would you happen to know the next U.S. or Canadian audio show where the Model T Signatures will appear? I would like to make plans to attend. |
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The Toronto show in October we will probably use the Model T's depending on the room we get (its in a new location this year) and for sure the Montreal show next March as we have the same room as last year. james |
Re: Toronto Audio Show
Thank You, Mr Tanner
I will plan to attend the Toronto show. I look forward to hearing some great Bryston equipment and hope to see you there. Best Regards, Mark Barbour |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T – Customer Feedback July 2015 Hello Mr. Tanner, We had an e-mail exchange back in December 2014 regarding Bryston Mini-T loudspeakers during which you answered various questions. Just following up to let you know that I recently purchased a pair of Mini-Ts from Audio Eden in Aurora, Ontario and am really pleased. These speakers satisfy that "Goldlocks" need in my somewhat smaller living room. They're not too small and they're not too big, but just right. In my room they have the immediacy that a standmount (bookshelf) speaker possesses but also have the deeper bass and impact that previous floorstanders have provided. They also sound great (coherent) at somewhat closer listening distances. Excellent speakers! Thank you for taking your own "hobby" loudspeaker project and refining it to be a commercial product line. FOLLOW UP: Hi Mr. Tanner, Yes the Mini-Ts are special. For years (late 80s onward) I owned Canadian made Energy Reference 22 loudspeakers and have spent the last 5 years trying to find a replacement for them. Tried a variety of excellent speakers including KEFs and Revels but nothing worked better in my room than my old Energy Ref 22s until discovering your Mini-Ts. Similar sized speaker but the Mini-Ts are superior to the Ref 22s. More accurate and even more powerful. Thanks again for finally ending my loudspeaker search. It's nice to know that Canadians make some outstanding hi-fi gear that competes with anyone on the world stage. Ron |
Hello Bryston!
Ken Veitch here. A few pictures of my new Bryston Model A's finished in Boston Cherry veneer and also a couple of pictures to show the terrible room dynamics they must overcome. BTW, the flatscreen is being raised on Wednesday so it will just clear the height of the Model A's. The product is JEWELERY! FLAWLESS! BRAVO guys!!! Sound quality is wonderful and warm, fat, and super clean. Best I've ever had in MY home. My idea: "Buy Brystons for your Brystons!" It's simple and it just works so well! I have a quite a few of them... lol.... I'm going home via my air conditioned car to my wonderfully cool flat to listen to my Bryston system and let it wrap me in the warmth and love that ALL Bryston products are created for. IMHO.... Sincerely: Kenneth B. Veitch |
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. |
That is very cool! My sister lived there for a few years. Based on the pictures she would send home occasionally I'm very surprised that there are that many speakers being sold. What an achievement.
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Hi Folks,
Shot of the Model T Active setup in my number 2 audio room: http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=125958 james |
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Shot of Model T Passives eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Bryston 14bsst2 stereo amp! Notice the Stillpoints Ultra SS feet.
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Nice room! :yes: When I saw the Bryston speakers in Richard's room at Ivan's, I really appreciated the quality of their finish. Unfortunately we didn't have time to fire up his system. |
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A2 Mini Subwoofer August 2015 Hi Folks, The ‘Bipole’ design of the Bryston A Subwoofer has been a big success for our customers so we are introducing a smaller version to expand the A Series Sub line-up. Designated the ‘Mini A Sub’ it will employ two 8 inch opposing drivers instead of the current 10 inch drivers utilized in the current Model A Sub. Subwoofer Measurement: Bryston measures/designs our subwoofers using our factory on-sight 90 foot Tower. This allows us to accurate make a true 4-pi measurement. |
Hi James,
I own the Bryston Middle T's and I wanted to know what center speaker would match with those. I have the Middle T's and I love them. They sound great! I am so happy I switched from my Klipsch, the bass on the middle T's is awesome. They even sound great with movies also. I didn't think anything could do better than RC 7 ii I replaced them with on movies. Very pleased Thank You William Kubiak |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Horizontal In-Wall August, 2015 Hi Folks, We have had some requests for a Bryston ‘Horizontal’ In-Wall 3-way speaker to match our current vertical version for Center channel applications. Please see below: There is the option of a Metal grill or Fabric grill which attaches magnetically Specifications: Frequency Response: 70Hz to 20kHz (+/- 3dB) Impedance: 8 Ohms (nominal) Sensitivity: 87 dB SPL @ 1 meter @ 1 watt (anechoic) Maximum SPL: 100 dB SPL @ 1 meter Recommended Power: 10 watts to 175 watts RMS Tweeter: Single 1.0" Midrange: Single 3.0" Woofer: Single 6.5" Crossover: 500Hz and 2.3 kHz Physical: 14” H x 7.75” W x 3.45” D 356mm H x 196mm W x 88mm D 11 Ibs (5 kg) |
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Sneak peak of a review on the Bryston A2 speaker in the upcoming issue of French Magazine Son & Image: Conclusion A tour de force at this price because these Bryston A2’s play audio, so well, comparable to speakers at double or almost triple their prices. Amazing! The multiple driver setup, besides giving a great look to A2, produce an amazing quality sound. Being able to play at a realistic volume with ease and without distortion the A2 depends in part on this design of the six drivers per speaker and also the quality and rigorous design and manufacturing techniques.. If I were at the point of purchasing new speakers, the Bryston A2 model would be at the top of my list! At the price of $ 2,790 a pair the quality / price of the model Bryston A2 speaker is somewhat remarkable. In addition, they are designed and manufactured here in Canada, and all accompanied by the Bryston famous 20-year warranty. A MUST listen without hesitation. |
Hello Mr. Tanner,
Just letting you know that the longer I've had my Mini-Ts (almost 2 months now), I keep enjoying them more and more. Usually the excitement of a new purchase gradually wears off. In this case the Mini-Ts keep on making music sound great, day after day. The thrill isn't wearing off. Sincerely, Ron Sudbury, Ontario |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A2 Speaker – Dealer Feedback August, 2015 Hey James, Well I finally got to un-boxing the A2's. These are some “seriously” good speakers at their price point! From the first 30 seconds with these guys, I could tell right away that they are a crazy great speaker at their price level. They simply retain soooo much of the qualities of the bigger, and much more expensive, Model T's. The lack of dynamic compression, which is typical for a speaker at this price point, just makes the A2's a blast to listen to. A have a list of about 20 songs that I use to evaluate all my speakers. Besides the usual "sitting in the sweet spot" and critically listening, I also play this list (thanks to a BDP-2) while I am working in my office, just down a little hall. I know a speaker is a good one when I am forced to stop whatever paper/computer work I am doing and walk into the demo room to hear that I was hearing in the office. With the A2's, I did that with every damn song on my playlist. Well done! Paul V Kraft President Engaged Audio Video |
Hi Folks,
Got the PDF today on the review in Son & Image Magazine - English translation - will post link soon. james |
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston A2 Speaker Customer Feedback August 2015 Hello James, Just a note to let you know I purchased a pair of Bryston A2 loudspeakers recently. The A2's are fabulous ! And certainly no need for a subwoofer!! I've attached a couple of pictures. I bought the Bryston A2's from Hi-Fi Centre in Vancouver. They were their demo models. I had the (edit) speakers before. The A2s are miles better! Cheers, David |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Model T Signature Speakers September 2015 Hi James; I can’t believe it’s been almost two years since I got my Model T Signatures, as they continue to impress me every time I listen to them. Everything I said before still holds true with the added observation that they sound so real, they definitely give me the “you are there ” feeling. I constantly find myself exclaiming, “Man, that sounds like live music!!!.” An excellent example of this is Snarky Puppy – you may not be familiar with their music, but they are a large jazz group who record live in the studio with no overdubs before a small audience. Fantastic arrangements and the T’s bring all the dynamics of their recordings to life. You can check out their videos on Youtube. A while back I inquired about outriggers for the external passive crossovers on the T’s and you said there were no plans for anything like this. I wanted to mechanically isolate the crossovers the same way the T’s were, so I tapped four holes in the bases of the crossover cases and threaded in the feet that came with the T’s. I’ve attached a picture of this. I think it looks pretty good and matches nicely with the outrigger feet. The BDP-1 Digital Player that I got back in Aug. 2011 is a fantastic piece and I’ve been very happy with it. When the BDP-2 came out, the word was that it didn’t offer any difference in sound quality over the BDP-1, so I didn’t feel the need to upgrade. However, now that you’ve added a new Bryston-designed soundcard to the BDP-2, I think it’s time to consider an upgrade. Not only the new soundcard, but I’d like to try the internal SSD capability of the BDP-2 as well. Thanks, Dan |
Fyi...Mini T Tone review now on web!
Bryston Mini T Loudspeaker – Reviews | TONEAudio MAGAZINE Andre Marc |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Speaker –Customer Feedback September, 2015 Hi James I purchased a pair of Bryston Mini T speakers ... they are just spectacular! I got them at Audio Video therapy in Nashua, NH. I had a vintage pair of Yamaha NS 1000's that were still really awesome speakers but the newer technology is so much better. I just about purchased the Middle T's but couldn't work a tower into my Living Room and Entertainment center. I actually have them in open cabinet bays and it doesn't seem to affect the quality of the sound as I have a pretty bright room. These speakers are really clear and clean sounding with great bass. It sounds like a live performance. On vocals, they are amazing and the imaging is better than any of the other speakers I listened to including B&W. I don’t blast them as my room will create some sound distortion if too loud but they can rock with really sharp bass if driven. I just prefer the sound at the point where it has volume but is not rattling the walls. This is where these speakers are the best say with Diana Krall. Like every speaker, the better the input, the better they sound so HD audio is over the top. Thanks again Tom Bacon |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Speaker German Review September, 2015 Hi James, Pleas see the attached PDF ... a review in the German Hi-Fi Magazine – Stereoplay. Quotes in English: 1. Conclusion - “Choosing a Bryston Mini T speaker gets you an exceptionally dynamic and precise speaker Monitor.” Also on the right side bellow measurements and valuation it is stated: 2. “Ultimate monitor speaker with the high precision, resolution and superior dynamics. Plays sparkling clean with full & deep bass fundament.” We are extremely happy with the review and the fact that it appeared in one of the most influential German HiFi magazines. Best regards, Edvard PDF in German available - jamestanner@bryston.com |
Hi Folks,
Outstanding review in the October issue of Sound & Vision Magazine on a complete Bryston "MINI" Surround system :thumb: System comprised of Four Mini A's One Micro Center One Model A Bipole Subwoofer FAVOURITE QUOTES: • As for the subwoofer, the Model A was as good a 10-incher as I’ve ever heard. • On the whole, while this Bryston setup is fine for movies, at heart it’s truly a music lover’s system. • The Mini A monitor rated alone is a five-star ***** speaker! Mark Fleischmann Sound & Vision Magazine |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston ‘MINI’ A Polish Review - Stereolife September, 2015 Hi Folks Please see below a superb review of the Bryston Mini A speakers in Polish Magazine Stereolife. CONCLUSION: The Bryston Mini A speakers provide a very detailed sound and have an excellent soundstage presentation with images extending way beyond the edges of the loudspeakers They create a sensational sound-space – for other speaker companies to better them in this area, and at this price would be quite a feat. The bass and midrange quality is right up there with what I would expect from a truly high-end speaker design. Small ambiguities associated with high frequencies were dispelled by proper cabling which means some attention should be given in the selection of associated equipment, as well as giving them a good burn-in period. If you do the above be prepared for long evenings alone with your music. BRYSTON is interested in only one standard with these loudspeakers - QUALITY. CHECK OUT THE RATINGS |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston ‘MINI’ T German Review - Stereoplay September, 2015 The Three Way Approach Compact speakers are typically only available with two driver technology – with all of their drawbacks? No, a small group of specialists builds, as before, compact three way speakers. Innovative chassis technology allows Bryston to produce these speakers at the highest level. Thirty years ago during the high season of High Fidelity, compact box speakers with three or more drivers and ample volume were the norm. However with increasing miniaturization and the trend for stand-up speakers, more and more manufacturers renounced the three-way approach. Furthermore because the driver supply market offered more and more woofer/mid-range drivers, but less and less dedicated midrange drivers. What is good comes back Despite the above there are good reasons for the three-way approach, since one can then reproduce the bass much better, while the midrange is reproduced clearly and undistorted by a separate driver. Thus more and more manufacturers once again turn to separate midrange drivers, which are often in regards to transparency and omni-directionality superior to their compromise afflicted colleagues. Part of this trend is the new Reference-Line from KEF, the new nuVero line from Nubert, and one manufacturer who many only recognize as the source for professional electronics, the Canadians of Bryston. Let’s open the curtain to the big jamboree of the no longer quite so compact high tech packages. Malte Ruhnke Bryston Mini T The name Bryston usually stands as a synonym for amplifiers and electronic components which provide premium-quality reproduction in the studio as well as in the home at reasonable prices. That the Canadians started five years ago to build their own loudspeakers was probably only suddenly made known to hi-fi enthusiasts during the “HIGH END 2015” when a Bryston set-up with the full-value compact Mini T speakers delighted the public. Sound-wise they also did not repudiate their origin from the studio realm. Optically it is quite obvious that the Mini T, with its 57 cm. height, can really not be designated as a compact speaker, although the Bryston Mini T thanks due to its six sided basic form, which gets narrower toward its back, and with its only 26 cm. width, clearly looks more elegant than the eight sided classic English monitor cabinets. Yes, you read it correctly, the martial bass driver in the front with its bulbous rubber surround measures a generous 21 centimeters, and its flattened chassis construction was developed by Bryston in-house. In every respect this driver meets professional demands, and in collaboration with the bass reflex tube, installed in the top back of the cabinet (for avoidance of resonance transfer to stands or mounting surfaces) is a pure sub-specialist in order to meet the firm’s own philosophy to be able to offer absolute freedom from compression at levels over 110 dB. The bass driver is already uncoupled at 160 Hz., and the not similar 12 cm. diameter midrange driver takes over. Since this driver is abruptly relieved from having to work in the low bass area, its surface can be smaller than comparable low midrange drivers, which additionally has the advantage that this driver does not get into the range of being bundled with the other drivers (if the radiated wave length is smaller than the diameter of the driver’s chassis), and it is moreover disconnected at 2.3 KHz. in order to achieve an equally strong radiation pattern across all frequencies. Accordingly the radiation angle of the midrange driver has only to be minimally adapted through use of a wave guide. Here many a PA and CarHiFi chassis should go green with envy: The bulbous rubber surround is optimized for the highest excursion, the large voice coil on cardboard is substantially vented by being rear ventilated and by holes in the pole pieces, and made immune from compression. A feature which plays an important role in the studio is the paired pre-sorting of the drivers to a maximum deviation of under .5 dB. Resulting in the Mini T speakers providing especially stable reproduction, even though the tonal deviations are already under the human threshold of hearing. Full resolution ahead Furthermore the relationship of the Bryston Mini Ts to high-resolution studio monitors was quite audible during Yellows “Oh Yeah”: This could be heard after thorough setup optimization (tilted in the sound was too bright), in the details in all pitches, in the stupendous accuracy it followed each impulse, bass-beat, or sample, all of which brought to mind an acoustic electron microscope. This ultimate attention to detail, from a soft whisper to full concert hall loudness was not limited to a specific volume level; this prominent feature was always maintained. Furthermore the deep, lush crisp, powerfully unbridled bass ensured further pleasure, and here the other two three-way speakers being tested (KEF Reference 1 and Nubert nuVero 60) had to lay down their arms and were forced to concede victory to the Bryston Mini T. The midrange speaker is located in a closed plastic compartment with airtight terminals, whose shape is stepwise constricted for suppression of standing waves. The small midrange cone is a recognizable midrange specialist, beside the strong magnet everything is optimized for lightweight construction and fast impulse processing, even the speaker die cast basket is made from aluminum. In other respects the above KEF and the Bryston Mini T speakers established themselves as antipodes: While during Mahler’s 8th Symphony (conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas) the KEF appeared to be optimized for softness, warmth, and spatial distance, the Bryston Mini T placed its emphasis on precise resolution, directness, and a perception of continuous energy. To be able to follow musical details every second as well as to be able to discern every nuance and acoustic color change was certainly fascinating, but for cozily leaning back and for relaxing background music it is clearly less fitting than the KEF. Consequently the ultraprecise accuracy of the Bryston Mini T also exposed many a technical production deficiency such as the compression in Metallica’s “Black Album.” Those who choose the Bryston Mini T speakers will acquire ultimate, dynamic, and precise monitors. An ultimate monitor speaker with the highest precision, resolution, and superlative dynamics. Plays squeaky clean, neutral, and with a lusciously deep bass foundation, such as never having been heard from a passive compact speaker! Malte Ruhnke Translated from the German by Peter Ullman |
"all of which brought to mind an acoustic electron microscope."
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MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Reviews October, 2015 Hi Folks, We have received many excellent reviews over the past while on our Bryston Speakers so please find below links to some of them. Tone Audio Bryston Mini T Loudspeaker – Reviews | TONEAudio MAGAZINE Home Theater Review.com Bryston Mini A and AC1 Micro Speaker System Reviewed CANADA HI-FI Bryston Model A2 Loudspeakers Review | CANADA HiFi Magazine SECRETS OF HOME THEATER – Middle T Bryston Middle T Floor-Standing Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com FIVE STARS FOR PERFORMANCE – Middle T “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… Brent Butterworth, Home Theatre Review.com Bryston Middle T Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed “A reference in their class, the Mini T’s can be compared comfortably with speakers costing two or even three times their asking price. You have to hear these! Jan Erik Nordoen, Le Magazine Son Image http://www.bryston.com/PDF/reviews/2...age_Mini_T.pdf “The Minis have what it takes to achieve great musical performance proficiency providing engaging overall sound — effortless, intimate, and musical and involving… the kind that captures the very spirit and soul… I have no hesitation recommending the Mini T’s. Ernie Fischer, Innerearmag.com http://www.innerearmag.com/reviews/s...t_mini-T.shtml “The sound [of the Bryston Model T Signatures] was simply terrific: big, open, precise imaging, with tremendous dynamics, especially in the bass. The bass is said to be flat to 25Hz, and, based on what I heard, I don’t doubt it. Bryston has a winner here.” Robert Deutsch, Stereophile show report Bryston's Model T speakers | Stereophile.com “The Model T is a balls-to-the-wall, highly capable floorstander that offers tremendous levels of control, dynamic ability, and class-leading bass performance. Aron Garrecht, Soundstagenetwork.com http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nt-reviews/579 CANADA HI-FI – Middle T Bryston Middle T Loudspeakers Review | CANADA HiFi Magazine EVERYTHING AUDIO – Mini T Everything Audio Network: Speaker Review!Bryston Mini TCompact Stand Speaker:"Bryston Stresses Accuracy In New 3-Way" ABSOLUTE SOUND – Mini T Bryston Mini T Loudspeaker | The Absolute Sound STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE – Middle T Bryston Middle T loudspeaker | Stereophile.com HOME THEATER and HIGH FIDELITY – Model A3 Bryston Model A3 Floor-standing Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com SOUND AND VISION MAGAZINE – Surround System Bryston Mini T Speaker System | Sound & Vision INNER EAR REPORT – Middle T The Inner Ear Magazine - Discover High End Blu-Ray Definition Magazine – Mini T Blu-rayDefinition.com » Bryston Mini T Speakers Review SOUNDSTAGE – GOOD SOUND – Mini T SoundStage! Access | SoundStageAccess.com (GoodSound.com) | Bryston Mini T Loudspeakers |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “Bryston Day in Calgary.” Bryston Day in Calgary at Absolute Audio Video! On Display: ♬ Model T speakers with 14B SST2 amplifier and BP 26 Preamp, Bryston BDA-3 DAC with BDP-2 Player Also on demo – Bryston Middle T, Mini T’s and Mini A speakers. |
MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “Bryston Day at Audio Eden in Toronto.” Hi James, Not to be outdone by our Western friends our dealer Audio Eden in Toronto shows off as well this past weekend! It was a terrific turn out! Bryston Day in Toronto! On Display: ♬ Here's a pic of the set up: … BDP-2 Digital Player, BDA-2 DAC, BP-26 Preamp, 28B SST2 Amplifiers and Bryston Model T speakers in Rosewood Steve Brothman Ontario Sales Representative. |
Thanks for posting the above James - The system sounded absolutely wonderful.
The coolest part was that several of the customers had very high end systems with speakers costing upwards of 40K plus and were completely shocked and very impressed by the system especially of course the Model T's So much fun, and such a joy to listen to! Steve |
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