Sunday, January 18, 2015

You've Come a Long Way, Baby



Although more comely than the PSB Stratus Goldi, the Bryston Middle T Loudspeaker shares a remarkable similarity, between the sheets.

Looking at an analogy to skiing, given the Middle T name, The Bryston Middle T Loudspeaker and the PSB Stratus Goldi Loudspeaker are equivalent to the T-Bar, in terms of getting you there - very ground level, but marginally comfortable, with a nice feeling, while other loudspeakers (non audiophile), give you more of the Rope Tow encounter - perfect for beginners, but sore on the wrists, and only get you to the Bunny Hill, we should say. More rarified loudspeakers, like those we discuss elsewhere offer more of a full-lift experience, so you'll enjoy the majestic heights, from the elevation, but also some of the wind-chills, also.

Generally, in terms of skiing, you'd prefer the T-Bar, but if you want to get somewhere, you'll need to catch a double, quad or Gondola to hit the better slopes and catch the Black Diamonds (or double D's - we prefer G's).

Product: Bryston Middle T Loudspeaker, Black Ash Finish


Bryston Middle T

Frequency Response: 33Hz to 22Khz (+/- 3dB)
Impedance: 4 Ohms (nominal)
Sensitivity: 88 dB SPL @ 1 meter @ 1 watt (anechoic)
Maximum SPL: 112 dB SPL @ 1 meter
Recommended Power: 10-250 watts RMS

Size: 39.5” H x 10.5” W x 16.5” D
Weight: 81 Ibs (37 kg)
PSB Stratus Goldi

Frequency Response: 31 Hz - 21,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)+
Impedance: 4 Ohms (nominal, minimal)
Sensitivity: 88dB
Maximum SPL: 113 dB SPL @ 1 meter (calculated, 300W)*
Recommended Power: 15-300 watts

Size: 43.25" H x 12.25" W  x 16.75" D
Weight: 90 lbs (40.8kg)


+ The PSB Stratus Gold was one of the few loudspeakers specified in marketing to +/- 1dB. As per Stereophile, it was a "Class B" rated speaker. Frequency Response: 36Hz - 20kHz (±1dB).

* The PSB Stratus Gold was marketed as a speaker it was impossible to destroy by giving it too much power. It was common for it to be paired with Bryston 7B (500W, 800W @ 4 ohms) monoblock amplifiers. [117 dB SPL @ 1 meter - calculated  800 watts.]



Price: $4500.00 USD / pair
Supplier: Bryston

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