Thiel Owners

Thanks for the input.   (Scary stuff for us 2.7 owners, ronkent!)

The record played that caused the crackling was probably the most dynamic recording I've ever played on the Thiels.  I didn't really know how loud it would get and usually I have a volume control right near me ifI think things are getting too loud.  But I didn't want to ruin this gentleman's listening experience by suddenly dropping the volume.

Anyway, the speaker seems fine.   I generally don't listen really loud - about 70 db seems to be my comfort zone, unless I crank it more when I"m listening down the hall.  The 2.7s seem to be able to take quite a bit of volume, but I believe I normally play well within their limits.

wow 70 should be easy on the speakers.    i probably should not say this here,   but using my phone app to measure the volume,   i probably listen about 80-85 tops.

Yeah I know 70 db should be no problem for any decent speaker.  As I mentioned I do like to crank it more when I'm listening from a distance, so that's when I have to watch it.  Though the Thiels are so clean, and have such punch, it's hard not to keep turning them up for Van Halen, dance music etc. ;)