Thiel Owners

@prof, I completely agree that Thiels aren't remotely thin, bright or harsh.  My experience is mainly with the 2 2 and 3.7.  From what I've read both are on the warm side of the average Thiel.  That said, I can't imagine anyone finding either of them bright.  They're both very well balanced.  I find the 2 2 to be slightly warm and the 3.7 to be too close to call.  I think any deviation from neutral can be reversed by raising or lowering your seat a little.  I've powered the 2 2s with a Yamaha HT receiver and a B&K st202.  They aren't bright.  Anybody who says they are likes really rolled off highs or has some other axe to grind.  I haven't heard the 3.7s sound bright but I have heard them sound a little bit indistinct and soft in the bass.  That was remedied by doubling the power.  With enough power it's hard for me to imagine anyone finding significant fault with them.  They're fantastic all around performers. 

Happy Friday! All.

"density of sound"

I keep hearing this phrase coming up when describing the sound of Thiel speakers.  

Is this a special characteristic of first order filter?  Or is it a matter of speaker voicing?

For example, if I were to design my speakers using 4th order filters, can I still achieve this aspect of sound?

andy2

Good to see you. I believe the whole density of sound to refer to the speaker voicing. Perhaps one of our order filter experts can chime in.
Hope you are well and enjoying your pair of CS 2.4 loudspeakers.

Happy Listening!

jon_5912
Agreed- they are fantastic all-around performers. Over the years I have come to learn that a great deal of audiophile do prefer a centered and large midrange presentation. I find this "sound" to roll off lows, highs or both to my ears.  Happy Listening!