I like my D4 floorstanding monitors alot. They are as you describe quick and punchy and lots of detail with plenty of extension with no listener fatigue whatsoever.
Tyler Acoustics Decade D3M review
I've been happy with my front end electronics for about two years now, but had some issues with getting the sound I wanted from what tends to be the weak link - speakers.
I've been through quite a few this time around, and while they each had their strengths and weaknesses the seemed to lack that certain "something, something" one might find in the ultra-expensive, exotic speakers. My last monitors, ACI Sapphire XL's were gems but were probably more suited for solid state amplification (I'm running 22 watts of tube power) and I was looking speakers with bit more bite.
The much acclaimed Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands where on my short list but then I saw a pair of D3M's on Audiogon for a very good price that were tough to pass up. I found the Tyler's more unique anyways. The problem is there is virtually no reviews of the new Decade line so it's a bit different than buying say a pair of Sonus Faber or Audio Physic speakers.
While the D3M's are monitor speakers they are beasts, weighing in at nearly 50 lbs apiece. I very nice size if you want a bit more than monitors but not towers (I use mine mostly for nearfield listening). They look a bit odd in pictures but are rather stunning in real life. Mine have the biwire option.
I'll start with the bass. Most of the speakers I had either had weak bass or boomy, overpowering bass. The Tylers have good bass slam but a deep, very controlled bass. I didn't find them to be finnicky as far as placement.
Mids are spot on as well, and what I really like are how the percussions kick out to you, fast and articulate, with plenty of air around each instrument.
A speaker's crossover is extremely critical component to a speaker's success, and I suspect Guy Ritchie's (GR Research) design of the crossover is a major contribution the success. They seem to mate very well to tube gear as well.
In conclusion even if I try I can't seem to find one weak spot in the sound, which is a major accomplishment for a speaker in this price range. Thanks to Ty for wonderful product.
I've been through quite a few this time around, and while they each had their strengths and weaknesses the seemed to lack that certain "something, something" one might find in the ultra-expensive, exotic speakers. My last monitors, ACI Sapphire XL's were gems but were probably more suited for solid state amplification (I'm running 22 watts of tube power) and I was looking speakers with bit more bite.
The much acclaimed Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands where on my short list but then I saw a pair of D3M's on Audiogon for a very good price that were tough to pass up. I found the Tyler's more unique anyways. The problem is there is virtually no reviews of the new Decade line so it's a bit different than buying say a pair of Sonus Faber or Audio Physic speakers.
While the D3M's are monitor speakers they are beasts, weighing in at nearly 50 lbs apiece. I very nice size if you want a bit more than monitors but not towers (I use mine mostly for nearfield listening). They look a bit odd in pictures but are rather stunning in real life. Mine have the biwire option.
I'll start with the bass. Most of the speakers I had either had weak bass or boomy, overpowering bass. The Tylers have good bass slam but a deep, very controlled bass. I didn't find them to be finnicky as far as placement.
Mids are spot on as well, and what I really like are how the percussions kick out to you, fast and articulate, with plenty of air around each instrument.
A speaker's crossover is extremely critical component to a speaker's success, and I suspect Guy Ritchie's (GR Research) design of the crossover is a major contribution the success. They seem to mate very well to tube gear as well.
In conclusion even if I try I can't seem to find one weak spot in the sound, which is a major accomplishment for a speaker in this price range. Thanks to Ty for wonderful product.