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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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beetlemania
834 posts
 
boxes strewn on the floor?
Voting options should include "It depends"?
:^)

No manufacturer can be all things to all people but there could be more DIY options given that these will be "kits". If Mr. Thiel does go outboard it would probably not be too onerous for a DIYer to modify these with binding posts and simply run a speaker cable from the XO on your rack to the speaker.

For myself, I prefer a solution of a high-quality strap from the external to the speaker cabinet (XO cabinet on the floor directly behind the speaker) and then cabling to the amp as normal.

prof
3,474 posts
 
tomthiel,

As I own both the 3.7s and the 2.7s, I agree.  The 2.7s do sound slightly different, the 3.7s sounding more open and a bit more resolving of the finest details and "air" around voices and instruments. 

The 2.7s are pretty darned good, though.  In a way I find the tonality of the 2.7s a little bit more beautiful and rich.  But as I say, it does seem at the cost of the last bit of openness :-)
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jafant OP
19,737 posts
 

Good to see you - ronkent

nice score on the CS 3.7 model. I know that you will enjoy this loudspeaker. I know that you will find a good home for your CS 2.7 speakers as well. This is an excellent opportunity for another music lover to discover Thiel loudspeakers.

Keep us posted as you massage the 3.7 into your system/room.

Happy Listening!

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jafant OP
19,737 posts
 

Good to see you - tomthiel

Much Thanks! to you, beetlemania and Mr. Rob Gillum for taking on the task and project of building xo for our beloved Thiel speakers. What fun you guys must be engaged.

Happy Listening!

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ronkent
370 posts
 
thanks to Tom and everyone else.   I agree about the two speakers.   at this point of break in, my girlfriend likes the 2.7's better and wants to keep them.  I am very fussy about the sound of the cd's i have and  most are pretty well recorded,  and i think the 3.7's will allow me to hear deeper into them and enjoy them more.  they are getting better but need more time.
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