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Tyler Acoustics

Hi,
I am in the process of looking to upgrade my audio system. Currently my 2.0 system consists of a Marantz AV7005 preamp driving a five channel (200wpa) Sherbourn 5/1500A with a set of Dahlquist DQ20’s for my front main speakers. The room is approximately 30’ by 25’ by 28’, but it is also open to the rest of the first floor of my open floor plan home.
I’ve owned these speakers for over 15 years and have held on to them for nostalgia as much as anything else. However, I am ready to replace them with a modern (superior) set. After much research, I am very interested in the Tyler Acoustic Decade line of speakers.
My priorities for a new set of speakers are:
1.Big sound (in a big room)
2.Accurate
3.Tight base with deep extension (I will have one or more subwoofers for HT, but I would prefer to rely on the speakers alone for audio playback (I listen to a broad range of music from classical to club).

With this in mind, I am looking at the D1, D20, and D10. The D10 may be out of my price range, but I would very much like to hear your opinion about the D20 vs. the D1. I could also possibly be swayed to upgrade my budget to the D10's. However, for the moment, they are out of my budget. If I do decide to go into the >$10K range, then a number of other options will need to be considered as well.

I am looking at others including used Revels, Von Schweikert, Salk HT3, Usher, Sonus Faber, and Theil.

Originally, I was also considering Definitive Technology (BP7000SC), Paradigm, PSB, and Klipsch, but I have eliminated those brands for the time being as best suited for bang for your buck HT options (which I may reconsider in the future!).
esprits4s
telescope_trade
555 posts
 
Don't dismiss Def Tech as a viable option. The newest 80 series are superb speakers. I have the BP 8080ST's and love them, and not just for HT. They are replacing a pair of fine Usher 8871 Diamonds and I am not looking back one bit. They are that good!
Also, owned a couple of pair of Tyler Acoustics speakers in the past and they are very nice speakers as well.

I think the 7000 SC's would be a superb all around option if you are looking for a "do it all" type of speaker. Trick with them is proper set up but easy to do.

Good luck with your search.
manitunc
795 posts
 
The PSB Synchrony One is in your budget and will fill your room with enough power. They are great stereo speakers, and not for HT. I do use other Psb speakers for my HT.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
Your electronics will severely limit any decent speakers for serious two channel audio.

Shakey
springbok10
711 posts
 
I had the D1 and now the D10. Terrific speakers both of them and Ty is a gem. Great to deal with and his customer service and attention to detail is great. Agree that you need a new am, though
esprits4s OP
28 posts
 
Hi,
I ended up buying a set of D10s with powered woofers from Ty. The speakers are a revelation as compared to my DQ20s. Of course they are in entirely different classes; however, I'm still very impressed by the D10s. Huge sound stage,accurate,easy to drive, and truly full ranged. In addition, Ty was a pleasure to deal with in every way. I'm very happy with them, and expect that I'll own them for many years.
Regarding the comments above about my other equipment, I am considering adding a stereo preamp for two channel listening. It will likely be something with HT audio pass through so that I can still use the AV7005 for HT. I have a challenging listening environment, and I've been generally happy with the results using Audyssey.
I'd welcome further feedback on my amplifier though. With the powered woofers, the Sherbourn has ample power to drive the D10s. So, are your comments from experience with the Sherbourn, or just general comments about the use of high channel count amps for two channel listening? FWIW, my listening is probably 80% HT and 20% two channel.
Thanks for the feedback.

-Gary
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