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Tyler Acoustics: Taylo Ref III vs. Linbrook Sig's

Ok, I'm trying to decide between the Taylo Referece III and the Linbrook Signature System. What are +/- on each of these. I like detailed highs and midrange slam (coming from Dynaudio's), so would like to know how these compare.

I absolutely do NOT want blotted bass, but very controlled bass and smooth highs. I've read lots of reviews from audioreview, but would like more personal reviews from those here.

I really like a large soundstage that is why I'm looking at these. I've gone through B&W N804, Paradigm Studio 40v3, and Dynaudio's this year alone.....would like to end the search for awhile with the Tyler's.

Also, how do the grills attached? Surely, that is not velcro I'm seeing on the monitors or is it?

Thanks,

ttowntony
ttowntony
newbee
4,794 posts
 
Ttowntony, FWIW I've a pair of the Signature Systems (1 piece) in route. My room is of a similar size to yours and I am presently using dynamic speakers with about the same frequency response as the Linbrooks. Mine fire down the length of the room and I have them close to the side walls and toed in so the axis of the speakers crosses in front of me - that way I have no 1st reflection issues from the side walls. My speakers are front ported but I'm still unable to get them much closer to the back wall than 3 feet (from the rear of the speaker) without elevating the bass too much. I'm assuming that the bass of the Sig system will be much the same.

You might want to consider the Linbrook stand mounted which might benefit a bit from rear wall reinforcement.
oldpet
295 posts
 
Hi Ttowntony
Hi have the Linbrook Sig. 1 piece system. They take quite a break in period. I'm at 150 hours, and i feel like they're still not done breaking in. They do have everything you want though. A HUGE sound stage with tight, clean bass. I would like alittle more depth though - but I think that will be the last thing to come, with the break in. You will have NO bass, bloat with these speakers. The mids and highs are becoming amazing. Female voices are so palpable, it seems like you can almost touch their faces! The velcro grill attachments are a moot point. The drivers LOOK so cool, that you won't want to cover them up. Be patient as they break in, I think they are going to be my winner. Best of luck.
pt
ttowntony OP
145 posts
 
Well, I went with the Freedom F5, which is much like the Linbrook 1 piece floorstander. Talking with Ty, he said I would get 85% of the sound as the Linbrook at a fraction of the cost. Plus, if I wanted I could always add the Millennium tweeter later if I wanted with a very minor crossover change.....Still way below the cost of the Linbrooks. Also the Seas drivers are the same as in many high-end like Joseph Audio, etc.

I can always trade up when ready, too. I will let you know my thoughts!
linaeum66
60 posts
 
Is it true that Ty is making a new higher end series of speakers with Scan speak ring revelators and the high end scan speak midwoofers.
gold
46 posts
 
As far as the bass is concerned I did some comparisons with the Linbrook 2-8" bass modules and a custum Seas 1-10" rear ported passive subwoofers TA designed for me. I feel the 10" goes a tad deeper but it's close. The difference between 2 mids and 1 mid might have a bigger impact on what speaker you choose. Both are excellent. I had 2 pairs of Linbrooks (1-2 piece) and 2 pairs of Ref II's.
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