Thiel Owners

tms,
 I had two conversations with Jim Thiel while I was using the 3.5s. He steered me to the Bryston amplifiers. So far, I've had a 4B in its variations, and am now using a 4Bsst2 for the 2.7s. With a 20 year warranty, I don't have to worry if something goes kaput with the amp. 

ronkent,

Nice analogy. I agree the 3.7s do majesty. I always felt they never had me wanting for a larger speaker/bigger sound because they sounded so big!

I’ve been happily surprised at how large the 2.7s can sound as well. Never as large as the 3.7s, but I’ve now got them sounding quite reminiscent of the experience the 3.7s gave me. Rock music, symphony, jazz/fusion, when mic’d closely enough, really sound BIG and chunky in terms of imaging, and very big in terms of soundstaging. In fact in my long speaker audition thread, I’ve mentioned numerous times how coming back from a speaker audition to fire up the 2.7s usually makes the point of how huge their soundstage is relative to many other speakers.

Currently I have my 2.7s set up with 8’ 3" between them (from cabinet to cabinet), and just under 7 feet from my listening position. So that’s an immersive listening angle. What type of listening angle did you use, and do you use with the 3.7s?

Second,Bryston amps, as well as, Anthem, Classe' ,  are all sonic matches w/ Thiel loudspeakers.  Happy Listening!

and of course i have to put a plug in for the PS Audio BHK amps as well.  They were not around when Jim could have heard them,  but they are a fantastic amp for the money.  Plus they are still in business and have the best customer service in the industry

hi Prof,   thanks for the comment.  i thought the analogy worked, and as i have gotten older,  i am trading sporty handling and ride for comfort and sitting a bit higher.  my measurements are 88" from the ear to the tweeter,  and 102" between the two tweeters versus yours of 84" and 99",  so very close.  i too like the "immersive sound i get that way.   some think i sit to close but it works for me.  speakers are barely toed in and I sit with my ears about 4-6" below tweeters.