Tyler Decades Not much press but how good?


I may be in the market for some full range speakers. Looking at Revel Studio 2's and Eggleston Andra's but I am intrigued with these not so often reviewed towers.

What I have read from owners was a very consistant thumbs up across the board. That is, the talk about the Decades sonic attributes was the same from owners and all very good. The only pro review I found was for there top-of-the-line $13.5K monsters.
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You need to give them a chance to break in - found with my Decade 3s that the treble and mid range were decent out ofthe box but the bass lagged behind, the speakers needed about 100 hours or so for them to comeinto their own, thebass gradually catches up along the way - my experience anyway
I agree, very nice guy to deal with...
However, the two models I've been exposed to, didn't offer a consistency of sound...that being, 'Here's what I think an Alto Sax sounds like', or (insert instrument) a basic musical truth that one generally finds in one brand.
For example, blindfolded, one would recognize Vandersteens when compared, (diff models) or THIEL's. For right or wrong there should be a 'consistency of tonal balance', i.e. this is what 'we think' it sounds like.

I haven't visited Tyler in a couple of years, in terms of products...and the stuff looks to be good value, with direct sales and all...just not sure that I'm sold on his version of the musical truth.

Larry
It's been long enough ago that I don't remember...they retailed at about $1200 and $1800. by memory...a friend purchased...asked for my opinion.
Again, they're good speakers...and given that they're factory direct, reasonable values. The only thing lacking was consistancy...not a fatal flaw for most I suppose.

I really should revisit before opening my big mouth.

Larry
The reason I ask if they were they of the same line? Old line or new Decade line? The tone should have been the same as he uses the same drivers for each line. The only thing I can think is you listened to his Taylo monitors (1 woofer and tweet) versus his Linbrook monitors (2 woofers and tweet). The new line does have a different tone and are faster and punchier.