I'm looking for thoughts on the Tyler Acoustics...

I owned the Soliloquy 6.2, and have heard the Tyler top-o-the-line Woodmere. The Woodmere is an outstanding speaker, but obviously well above the price range in which you are looking. The Tylers actually reminded me of another speaker that I've owned, which is the Silverline Sonata II. I would guess it had to do with the SEAS drivers, which are used in both. For about $2600 on the used market, I think you would find in the Sonata II exactly what you want. Considerably better hi frequency extension than the 6.2, and tight, defined bass down to 25Hz.

I find the primary difference between the Soliloquy and the Silverline (and Tyler) sound to be that the Soliloquy has a more sculpted, sharper-edged sound. Not sharp as in fatiguing, but just more carved out at the frequency edge. The Silverline (and the Tyler) sound more blended to my ear, with softer edges, and a sound that seems to just float off into the room, as the speakers completely disappear.

Where the Soliloquy hits you with a bare fist, the others put the gloves on. The impact is definitely still there, it's just that it's softened a bit, and yet with a noticeably refinement to the sound. Also, the midrange on both the Silverlines and the Tylers is phenomenal. Both are highly efficient, and can work with any amplifier. I think that for the type of music you enjoy, either would work famously. I only mention the Sonata II because they are a $6500 speaker that can be had for much less on the used market, and the performance value is outstanding.
All the best,
Howard

I second Boa2 on the Silverlines. Just acquired a pair of used Sonatas after using Tyler Taylo ref monitors for a while. I find the Silverlines more coherent than the Tylers-at least in my system though the difference is small in that regard. I guess I would say that with the Tylers I heard all the instruments and vocals but with the Silverlines I hear the music.

The best bass ever in my room, however is the Legacy Classic. Not as refined as Tyler put serious punch in the gut and a very clean, extended top end.

Entrope, Are you comparing the two way Taylo's, or the larger 2 piece, 3 way, Taylo system with the Silverlines? Have you listened to the Linbrook Systems II, or the Signature's which are not only three way but have different tweeters and woofers than the Taylo's? Don't get me wrong, I think the Silverlines are great speakers, had they been front ported, as apposed to rear ported, I'd probably have purchased a pair of the III's, I just wanted to clarify for the poster the fundamental differences in the speakers you are referring to, in case he has not researched this for himself.

Newbee- you make a valid point as I was comparing monitors to full range. I was speaking more to the overall "sound" though I did use a sub (ACI Titan II) to fill out the full range on the Taylos. To clarify my point in the overall sound comparison I seem to find the Silverlines more coherent if you will and the Tyler monitors more about individual detail. They both image incredibly and have huge soundstages. I was surprised that the floor standing Sonata was the equal of a monitor in imaging.

I have heard neither soliloquy's or the linbrooks.

If you're talking about the one-piece Linnbrook with two 8-inch woofers, and the tweeter surrounded by the two 7-inch mid ranges on top, as opposed to the two piece monitor-on-top-of bass module (all same drivers but rear ported) I can make some comments. I have the two piece system. I would get the one piece system if I had a smaller room - the bass modules on the two-piece system are rear ported and so deep (in dimension) that the front of the speaker (and monitor) needs to end up being something like at least 6-8 feet from the back wall, otherwise the bass is very heavy.
That said, obviously I like these speakers because I own them. I actually have three monitors for front and the two big ones in the back for a surround system (for 5-channel I only play the 5 monitors).
Anyway, they are coherent but you need to get yourself about 7-8 feet away from them at least for good driver integration. So again, big room. They still sound good up close though, which is always the hall mark of a good speaker. Bass is not overpowering - if some makers sacrifice quality for 'boom,' Tyler goes the oppposite way. Bass quality is excellent, and with good recordings you will feel it hit your chest. The mid range and treble is really outstanding. And as mentioned before you can get away with cheaper electronics, though these will sing better and better the more you feed them with better stuff. As for build quality, assuming pure weight is a good factor in deciding speaker quality, see how many 150 lb speakers you can find out there for less than 10 grand... if you would like more specifics feel free to email me. I suppose I should mention that I am on Ty's home-demo list for peopple that want to listen before buying.
Thanks