Tyler Acoustics & Quad

Like I say I would love to have the W26 in my system, But as in all things stereo, there is a trade off. If i get the Ref III's , a 3 way, Scanspeak(which i would ask tyler to upgrade to the Millinium) + w18 + W26, I get the extra low end, but sacrifice the wider soundstage with only the W18 as mids. The Solution? Is for me to upgrade my Orch Refer amp to the big Jadis DA60, now there I'll get that extra bass out of the dual w18's. But of course not the beautiful 15-30 hz's. One day I may build a sub with the W26. I'll get the sub amp from Madisound + W26 + an old cabinet.
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Actually, the Scanspeak Revelator Tweeter sounds great with the SEAS W18s. I own both the Taylo Reference Monitors (that use the Revelator and a W18) and the Linbrook Signatures (that use the Millenium and 2 W18s in an MTM design)...

While the Linbrook Signature Monitor clearly gets better bass and throws a wider soundstage (although the Taylos seem to have a taller one), I am not sure yet if I prefer the Millenium to the Revelator. They both are fabulous tweeters, but each has its positives and (to a much lesser degree) negatives. I would describe the Revelator as the more detailed tweeter vs. the Millenium that is just a bit more "natural" sounding. You really can't go wrong with either when paired properly to the W18s. I know Ty uses very different crossover points on the different tweeters.

The bottom line is that Ty makes some fabulous speakers, and quite frankly it is hard to go wrong with any of them in my opinion (although I admittedly have not heard the new freedom line).

Good luck,

---Dave

Dave, That perty much what Ty said. To his ear the Scanspeak is smoother and more detailed. The Seas more natural. But still they are very close in these areas.

Ty will perty much let a buyer choose the tweeter they want. There are Linbrook owners who have opted for the Scanspeak and Taylo owners who went with the Seas.

Cost of the raw tweeter is very close.

I picked up a pair of Ref III with the Scanspeak tweeter and they sound great, very smooth and detailed.
I also am trying out some Silver speaker wire and liking them alot. Ty uses silver jumpers to connect the upper and lower speakers. As said above either tweeter will work great. Just depends on the sound your looking for. What works for me may not work for you! Give Ty a call as he is top notch person.
Happy Listening!

Yes, the 9900 revelator is silky smooth and detailed. Montana loudspeakers $55,000 WAS flagship model uses the same tweeter as does Sonus Fabers Amanti Homage ($22,000).

I don't really view the Seas as a upgrade more of a lateral move or different flavor.