Thiel 3.6 to Eggleston Andras II

James63 the tonal balance on both speakers is very good, the Andra's have more heft in the midrange which is great on voice - which the Thiels are no slouch. The highs are smoother, more transparant, with a longer decay. The Thiels by comparison just a slight edge and decay much faster, like on cymbols for example.

Knghifi thanks for the info on your placement, coincidentally I found 38" from the rear wall works best for me, I have them 9ft apart center to center and toed in firing just behind by ears I can still see the side panels. They aren't nearly as fussy as the Thiels.

Jayctoy - you obviously know the Andras, I can't believe you don't like them for rock - maybe the II's do a better job?

Dev - I see what you mean, I can imagine how these speakers sound with really top shelf amplification!

Pops are these brand new or used?

If they are brand new then you have yet to hear their full potential, as any new speaker break-in is very important and the base drivers in these are beast, take allot of time so just play them and enjoy and not be too credical, even in positioning them, playing music with losts of dynamics will do the trick. I have listened to those Thiel speakers many times and personally don't feel they even come close.

Dev, they are used so I think they are broken in, if they get any better I may have to my smile surgically removed. :/)

Dev, you are right on - there is no comparison between the Andra II and Thiel 3.6!!!

Congratulations on the upgrade.

I am sure you will appreciate their fine qualities for years to come. (I certainly have so far!)

If you have any further questions regarding the Andra II speakers, (i.e. such as which amps and cables work well with them, feel free to drop me a line).