Thiel Owners

Okay folks, I’m currently listening to cs3.6s with rebuilt mids and original tweeters and of course like the speakers very much. Picked up a set of cs2.3s this past summer and especially like the high and mid high sound, however they lack the low end support of the 3.6s go figure. Looking at the line up I’m eyeballing cs6 or cs7.2s.

Signal in and converted is all Bryston (BDP2 w/Bryston audio card & BDA2) managed via Roon. Next step in chain is McIntosh C22 M5 tube pre feeding an MC462 SS amp. More so I’m wondering about the cs6 as my next addition as I’d guess the bottom end is better than with the cs2.3 but equal if not better than the cs3.6. One would think that the cs6 would be better overall than the cs3.6 mostly due to advances in materials, design, experience. I’d also think the highs and mids would be similar between the 2.3 and cs6 since they were both released in 1998 and I'd think share similarities in coax design. Anyone who has owned the 3.6 and cs6s input would be most helpful. I have no question about the 7.2 fulfilling all my concerns.

@duegi I own both 3.6 and CS6 and my favorite all-time speaker is the 3.6 bar none. I like the CS6 but as you can see from my opening line I prefer the 3.6. They both have great bass in my room, the CS6 does go a bit deeper, sounds like a bigger speaker and will play louder. But no other speaker does it for me like the 3.6 - the coherency, dynamics, tonality, and see thru transparency is first rate. I am rocker and it plays plenty loud for me.

Maybe it’s the design as they are slightly different, the CS6  has a coaxial midrange/tweeter. It just doesn’t sound as pure as the 3.6 midrange and tweeter. Not as "you are there" for me. BTW, I am driving them with Mcintosh 501 mono’s which are beasts with plenty of current.

You can’t lose if you decide to get a pair of CS6’s - they are a hell of a bargain for the speaker you get! I do swap them in and out on occasion with the 3.6 but the latter gets much more play time. Good luck.

jonandfamily

Excellent update! Good to see you back here.

Agreed, a little Housekeeping is the order of the day.

Happy Listening!

duegi

Good to see you again. Stay tuned until one of the Panel experts chimes in to address your query.  CS6 or 7.2, you cannot go wrong.

Happy Listening!

pops

Thank you for fielding duegi ‘s query. Model 3.6 has a strong following here.

The Panel has a few CS6 fans and owners as well.

Equally good to learn that McIntosh gear is a Sonic match.  A high current Factor is key.

Happy Listening!