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Thiel Owners

Guys-

I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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jafant OP
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Good to see you- beetlemania-


Yes, during my 1st Thiel CS 2.4 demo, the dealer/retailer (Soundscape Baltimore MD) actually had the Vandy 2CE Signature and 3A models in the same room. I was on work assignment for 4 months, so, I spent several listening sessions every week w/ that speaker lot.


The basic CS 2.4 is much more dynamic, realistic timbre, compared to the Vandys.  Much richer presentation as well.  I will say that the CS 2.4SE is more on-par w/ the 3A Signature. Very close between those (2) models.  To my ears, Thiel is the richest, most accurate speaker, that I have heard to date.   If you enjoy the Vandy sound, the 3A Signature is a nicer upgrade, especially, used/demo.  Keep me posted.


Happy Listening!


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Good to see you- stevecham


Happy Listening!

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beetlemania-


keep me posted if you buy those 2.4 speakers and tweak/trick them out.

Sounds like a fun project.

Happy Listening!

beetlemania
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Thanks for the reply, jafant
If you enjoy the Vandy sound
I do except they have a somewhat veiled midrange, IMO, probably because of the plastic driver. The latest versions use a "tri-woven" driver which is said to be better but I haven't heard it for myself. The Treo CT with the carbon tweeter is well-reviewed. I've only heard the regular version. I quite liked it but it is a bit more than I'm willing to spend. I actually have heard the standard CS2.4 but it has been 10+ years ago. I recall very much liking it but went with the 2Ce Sig IIs because it was much more affordable and mimicked the sound of the 3A Sig (except for bass) in a much less imposing package (as you know the 3A is a 48" monolith, the 2Ce is 40"). IMO, Vandersteen's low-end models are easily the best value in high-end speakers. But they do have their weaknesses, as should be expected at these price points.

As I wrote above, I want the fullness of the Vandersteens but with as much transparency and resolution as I can afford.
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My pleasure- beetlemania

the Thiel speaker will give you the details, transparency and resolution, no doubt about it.  Once you have had a taste, you will be hooked (I know that I was on first audition).  The CS 2.4SE continues to build upon the excellent design incorporated in the standard 2.4  model.

Happy Listening!

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