Thiel CS 3.6 mid-range problem

Masi,

I listen to mostly rock and have had Thiel 3.6 for over 10 years. They need big SS to really open up, I am sure you have heard that plenty. I use Macintosh 501 mono's and have always had tubes in my preamplifier. If anything 3.6 can be a little dry but the preamplifier adds a little bloom and body. If they sound clinical then clinical is most likely upstream, they reveal the good, bad, and ugly.

In the right system beginning with power all the way to the speakers they

are the best speakers I have heard anywhere near their price point. That's why I have had them so long! Feel free to e-mail if I can offer any more insight...

Masri, I would sell them for a figure generally suggested by the Audiogon bluebook and would add the cost of Thiel's refurbishing the bases (I don't think that will be much) if you want that done.

I would sell them thru Audiogon. I don't want to break any of the rules, especially since everyone on this web site has always been uniformly honest, and everyone seems to do their utmost to make sure that transactions are easy. However, I would be interested to know whether you might be interested, and if so, whether you would want the bases fixed. I could make a decision whether to purchase the 7.s's within about a week. Glenn

Your problem is not the same as THIEL's.
The mid range driver 'blew', in my humble opinion, as a result of the incredibly wide band width asked of the THIEL Mid Range driver. The crossover point AND the dynamic askance of that driver conspired to make it's output 'greater than it's ability'. This is not a surprise of most people who follow this kind of information.
Larry

I had a pair for 8 years powered by #333, ARC preamp, and #37 Transport + Sonic Frontier DAC. Used them also as the front channels in a hometheater setup as well. Never had any issues.

If you like these, I would recommend getting a pair of bases from Sound Anchors. They improve the bass quite a bit.

FrankC

Thanks very much. I'll look into the Sound Anchors. Glenn