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Thiel 3.6's vs. Vandersteen 3 sigs

Looking to upgrade. Currently have Vandersteen 2ce's which sound great, but have slight bass. So, I had to get a Velodyne FSR 12 to compensate, but this is not a really good match, I know. Anyway, I miss the bass that my old Thiel 03a's had by themselves. I'm guessing that Thiel 3.6's may cover all bases well. I'm not familiar with the VD 3 sigs, just hoping that they would cover the low frequencies better. Of course, the other option in to get the Vandersteen sub and keep the 2ce's. By the way, the speakers are powered by a Moscode 600 with a Rogue Audio 66 Magnum preamp. Any suggestions?
bdunne
luna
235 posts
 
I am happy that people are still talking about Thiels CS3.6 as I have mine for so many years now. Tried to get rid of them but failed each time, it is just too hard to find a replacement with the money it yells. I love the soundstage and clean mids and highs. Not a very dynamic speaker.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
One thing about both brands, owners to keep their speakers a long time, and if they make a change, it is "up the line" - that should tell you something. I would love to hear the 3.7.
pops
2,275 posts
 
I've had my 3.6's for 10 years and have no plans to take them out of my main system.
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vernneal
438 posts
 
Thiels 3.6
pepperdog
25 posts
 
Apparently I hit a "raw chord" with Chadnliz (how cute) about Vandersteens..and even though I mis-spelled sophisticated in my post, I stand by my judgement of Vandertsteen speakers...of which I've owned a few pairs.
Chadnliz has graced us with his keen observations and steadfast personal defense of a speaker company whose products he doesn't actually own.
After seeing the list of components (actually consumer grade HT gear) he does enjoy, it's apparent why he makes the comments he does.
Perhaps Audio Review would be a better "forum" for his opinions.
BTW-Pepper is my dog, is liz yours?
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