Bryston has an anechoic chamber it uses for test purposes in loudspeaker design. However one of the limitations of an anechoic chamber comes from measuring very low frequencies. The anechoic chamber has limited accuracy below 85Hz.
In order to obtain completely accurate measurements of the very long sound waves that come from low notes, Bryston has a 100 foot tower upon which prototypes are measured. In order to obtain 4-pi, 360 degree readings, the tower must be used in early morning or evening when the wind is still.
How many companies do you think go to this extreme to measure a speaker’s performance?! Without this valuable tool, the “other guys” are guessing in determining EXACTLY what’s going on down deep.
The tower allows Bryston to accurately see what speakers are doing in the deep bass region. It is no surprise that virtually all Bryston models have deep, NON MUDDY bass response. More bass isn’t always better bass. Bryston dials in deep, controlled, TUNEFUL bass response so your speakers depict more colors and textures- instead of just thudding away.
