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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
drseid
201 posts
 
Definitely sounds like the Linbrook System is what you are looking for... But since you have very little space behind the speaker, I recommend you look at the 2 piece version (as it is front ported). The cost is the same, but it should be a better fit for your placement.

By the way, I also agree about giving Ty a call... He is a great person to work with, and he will give you honest advice (even if it costs him money).

Good luck,

---Dave
cdc2
70 posts
 
Ty is accomodating. My 3 way Linbrooks are front ported and minimally placement sensitive.
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
The Linbrook four piece is a rear ported and the two piece is a front ported! Check there web site out... If the placement is going to be only a foot off the back wall you may consider the two piece as it's a front ported speaker.
ttowntony OP
145 posts
 
All good points. I could get away with them being 2' away from the wall on either side, but that's about it. The 1 piece sigs with front ports would probable be best, however, I kinda like the look of the 2 piece system.

The RefIII might be what i end up with in the end. Anyone tried the Freedom line yet? Same cabinets minus the high end drivers. The Vifa tweeter is used in number of other good speakers. Not sure of these drivers and how they will sound. I might start with the Freedoms and trade up eventually.
newbee
4,093 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.
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