Tyler Acoustics

TennesseeOutlaw
TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
edited March 2007 in Speakers
With all this talk about Tyler Acoustics lately, Ive done a little research on their multilpe line of speakers. I was wondering if anyone had the opprotunity to listen to the Linbrook Signature's? What a beautiful speaker! Also, on their website it doesnt say what size drivers are used in the speaker. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance..

Josh
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Which of them? I'm listening right now to the Linbrook Signature System (one piece), and don't think I'll be wanting to change them for a looooong time. These have two 8" bass drivers and two 7" mid drivers.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    Well hell, now that Ive looked at the pics of HtRookie's thread, I suppose those are the Signature's. I'll talk to him asap..
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    Those are the exact ones I am referring to. How do they sound? How is the bass? Im in love with the looks of the speaker! If you dont mind me asking, how much did ya dish out? I think Ive already changed my mind about buying the Lsi15's and going with these sight unheard!! Im really diggin' the Maple finish. Is there any difference in the sound from the one piece to the two piece?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    They sound too good; bass is sick. Tyler lists used speakers once in a while in Audiogon.
    He also has a "lower end" series, the "Freedom" and there's one speaker that uses what seems to be the same cabinet and is priced significantly lower....similar drivers (or so they look), but use the Vifa tweeter vs. the Seas Millennium. I wonder how different the sound is, and what else makes the price so different...
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited March 2007
    I have always loved the look of those SEAS drivers as well, but not having ever heard metal drivers before makes me leery. It may just be my preconceived perception, but I would think they would be harsh, hard edged, cold, and not natural sounding.

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Midnite Mick wrote:
    I have always loved the look of those SEAS drivers as well, but not having ever heard metal drivers before makes me leery. It may just be my preconceived perception, but I would think they would be harsh, hard edged, cold, and not natural sounding.

    Mike


    Exactly my initial thinking; I heard metal drivers for the first time with a pair of Monitor Audio speakers that "visited" me for a couple of months. Since then, I have no concerns whatsoever.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited March 2007
    I have wanted to hear some for awhile now I just can't find any in my area.

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    Ty has a list of owners that might allow you to demo their stuff. Give him a call if no one is listed in your area - he may be able to hook you up w/ someone?
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited March 2007
    I guess I should have made a better post....I meant I have been wanting to hear some SEAS metal drivers for awhile, I just haven't been able to find any.

    Thanks,
    Mike
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2007
    HTrookie -- you have a pair of my dream speakers. If I had the space and money, I would have purchased them a long time ago. I haven't heard them, but I'm guessing you'd have a hard time finding a better speaker at any price. Glad you got a chance to get them.

    Enjoy.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    The Seas Excel midbasses are smooth as silk. Their bass response is also phenominal.

    The main difference between the Freedom line up and the others is

    The Freedom uses 70 dollar midbasses and a 50 dollar tweeter.

    The Taylo line up uses a 200 dollar tweeter and 175 dollar midbasses. And so on...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=9966561.28289&pid=1149
    Revelator - Taylo

    http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=9966561.28289&pid=983
    Millennium Tweet - Linbrook

    http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=9966561.28289&pid=988
    Seas Excel Midbasses - Taylo & Linbrook

    http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=9966561.28289&pid=1434
    Vifa Ring Radiator - Freedom

    http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=9966561.28289&pid=1037
    Seas STD Mid - Freedom
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Wow; you definitely did your homework; the drivers "look" the same ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    You are talking to the guy that takes things apart! ;)

    (I will never take my Taylos apart.... but I know what they use) hehe
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Early B. wrote:
    HTrookie -- you have a pair of my dream speakers. If I had the space and money, I would have purchased them a long time ago. I haven't heard them, but I'm guessing you'd have a hard time finding a better speaker at any price. Glad you got a chance to get them.

    Enjoy.

    Early, you can have them; sell a few things and wait for a used pair to be available; drive to KY and save a little more ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    My next pair of speakers (haha...)

    Will be Linbrook super Towers - plain and simple.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    My next pair of speakers (haha...)

    Will be Linbrook super Towers - plain and simple.

    I'm sure you'll do it; the good thing with Ty is that he will take yours back.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    The 7u will be my mains for a long time.

    There isnt much I would change about them.
    But maybe one day if I come across some spare change - the Super Towers will be mine.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    Does Ty have any demo rooms there in Ky? Not a long trip for me to audition a few of his offerings.. When you say save some money by driving to Ky and getting them are you referring to a price deduction or simply saving shipping?
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    Sid, I check out those different drivers you posted.. Couldnt one simply purchase the Freedom F-5 and replace all of the drivers and crossovers and save thousands?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    TennesseeOutlaw wrote:
    Does Ty have any demo rooms there in Ky? Not a long trip for me to audition a few of his offerings.. When you say save some money by driving to Ky and getting them are you referring to a price deduction or simply saving shipping?

    Save on shipping. Anything helps ;)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2007
    I was looking at the one piece signature a few days ago. A very nice speaker as others have noted, I dont think I can swing the 5k bill for them though.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    Not really...

    Lets see - the *best* Ty will do on the Freedom F5 is around 2,500

    So lets see... Theres about 2 grand in parts in the Signature series.

    And considering the port will be different, thats another 40 bucks...

    Not to mention, Ty does a fantastic job designing/tweaking his crossovers. Nothing you could make would probally touch it... Also forgot to mention that the cut outs are different for the drivers :)

    I would love to compare the Freedom line up to the LSi line up. They are direct competitors for sure.

    The Taylo line up is fantastic though - I wish I had a better room to let them breath more. Effortless is the best word I got... clean, clear, detailed, you name it... my rig will definitely benefit from a tube preamp though.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    Looks like I have a lot of saving to do!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    Get the 7u with the Millennium tweeter.

    You dont NEED those woofers man.

    The 7u digs deep, authoratively to 40hz (if not lower) - I cross my sub over at 40hz and the blend is seamless.
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited March 2007
    That certainly is a possibilty.. It will be quite sometime before I buy any speakers. Around a year Id say.. Ty may be offering something totally different by then that may catch my eye and ear.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2007
    Possibly. Hes had his current line ups over 5 years.

    I did the 6 month layaway and Ty gave me what I would call a good deal. I like the fact you can get any finish you want.

    You cant go wrong, Ty is all about customer service and making you happy. Great communication and offers quality products.
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited March 2007
    The Taylo Reference Monitors are an amazing value, especially used. When I had those in my main system, I believe I converted a DJ towards the ways of 2ch hifi - he was in awe of the imaging and soundstage. So was I.

    I briefly owned the Linbrook Signature monitors, unfortunately those did not thrive in the same system as the Taylos did. However, I will refrain from passing judgment on them as I know my setup at that time had problems dealing with large speakers. Case in point, my Legacy Signature III didn't sound great in that setup either until I made drastic changes to the room acoustics & amplification (changes that are still underway). I would like to have another chance to listen to the Sigs in my new setup; not that I'm looking to replace the Legacy anytime soon but I'd like to see what the Linbrooks are capable of (and I'm sure they're capable of a lot) so that I could recommend them with confidence.
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited March 2007
    I find it kinda neat that someone with my name Tyler has such a succesfel line of speakers. Id love to own a pair of Tyler speakers one day it would be neat some one says hey tyler what kinda speaks are those and i can say they are tylers
    John Tyler Birch

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  • TN_Polk_Lover
    TN_Polk_Lover Posts: 243
    edited March 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    You are talking to the guy that takes things apart! ;)

    (I will never take my Taylos apart.... but I know what they use) hehe

    Trey -- Weren't you the one who put Pledge or Armorall on your speaker cones? It seems like that thread went on for a while! ! ! :eek:

    Robert
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