Tyler Decades Not much press but how good?

I agree, very nice guy to deal with...
However, the two models I've been exposed to, didn't offer a consistency of sound...that being, 'Here's what I think an Alto Sax sounds like', or (insert instrument) a basic musical truth that one generally finds in one brand.
For example, blindfolded, one would recognize Vandersteens when compared, (diff models) or THIEL's. For right or wrong there should be a 'consistency of tonal balance', i.e. this is what 'we think' it sounds like.

I haven't visited Tyler in a couple of years, in terms of products...and the stuff looks to be good value, with direct sales and all...just not sure that I'm sold on his version of the musical truth.

Larry

It's been long enough ago that I don't remember...they retailed at about $1200 and $1800. by memory...a friend purchased...asked for my opinion.
Again, they're good speakers...and given that they're factory direct, reasonable values. The only thing lacking was consistancy...not a fatal flaw for most I suppose.

I really should revisit before opening my big mouth.

Larry

Samzx12,
I should have kept my powder dry on this one...you're right no doubt...they were from differing lines.
However, that brings me to the core point I made before--which is to say that they're good value speakers, especially in light of being factory direct. Nice wood, (not THIEL like, but good) finishes. Good quality overall.
Yet they don't sound enough alike for my taste...I realize that this is not unique to his lines...the cheaper B&W's don't sound like the Nautilus', yet they do have the same, if not annoying 'overall sound'.
It's as if, when I heard them, two separate designers were concurrently searching for the musical truth.
This is a venial not mortal sin, again. Money, cures lots of sins on the resolution side, but shouldn't as much on the tonal balance side...just sayin'.

No one should hesitate looking at this line based on such a niggling issue anyway...they're values.

Good listening.
Larry

My friend had a Berning Tube amp at the time...no pre amp, just running direct...as I said it's been a couple of years back. He may have been using a pre, memory fades.
Overall, the Berning, very well respected if not to my taste. That amp sounds underpowered, not dynamic in contrasts and sort of a watercolor version...washed out, versus a Monet.
There, I've managed to insult two companies in one post.

Larry

Samzx,
I TOLD YOU, I'd managed to piss off two manufacturers in one post!! LOL

Not intentional, just being as forthright as I can be.

Larry