Thiel Owners

Thanks for all that illuminating insight Tom!

I no longer have the 3.7s, but when I did, as I've written before, my comparisons suggested the 3.7s were the somewhat more accomplished speaker in terms of over all perfection, no doubt due to Jim's oversight.    Still, I was amazed how close in sound the 2.7s were with the 3.7s.  Definitely the same overall voice.  Though, to my ears, the 2.7s seemed voiced a tad "sweeter" with a bit of a comfortable depression somewhere in the upper mids/lower highs.  Subtle, but there, I think.

Prof - I heard what you mean. I don't know whether the difference is in the frequency domain - the mid / tweeter coax is identical. The XO is different enough that I can't make any direct comparisons, except that the 2.7 has a big bank of electrolytic caps in its feed, which would soften the attack transient. 

The MDF baffle of the 2.7 would also soften the transients, taking the edge off the attack compared to the 3.7 aluminum baffle and nacelle - cap.

I have not seen lab measurements of the 2.7, since Stereophile didn't review it. I'll know more when I get a pair of each for potential upgrade; that's at the end of a long list of older classics.

prof
great lines for questioning for Tom.  Having heard both 2.7 and 3.7 models, I concur with your observations being, the CS 3.7 is a true Flag-ship loudspeaker. Both models are voiced very closely to the other, the 3.7, requires a larger room/space and a bit more high current/power to really open its capabilities.

Happy Listening!

tomthiel

Thank You for more Thiel Audio history and the cast which made them a force in the loudspeaker world. I have much respect for you guys, movers and shakers, who put this company in the consumer marketplace.
I am glad that Rob decided to remain a major part within our customer service aspect of all things considered. Hopefully, you distinguished gentlemen have an open report with one another moving forward.
Each maintaining your respective trades that contribute to the whole process. I am looking forward to your XO offerings later this year.
Be well.

Happy Listening!

prof

Have to agree with you with the sound of the 2.7 vs the 3.7. I auditioned both before choosing the 2.7s; however, I added a SmartSub 2.2 to the mix. (PX05 passive crossover.)