Thiel Owners

Rosami - there are hypothetical failures which could damage a driver. Other DIYs here might know specifics. A feed resistor on the tweeter, or even midrange, could short rather than going open (highly unlikely). Such failures would usually be visible, as in burned parts from current overload. Look at your crossovers and if they look OK they probably are OK.

Driver failure is generally caused one of two ways:A: lead wire fatigue from long, bold useB: voice coil burn-melt from over-load, almost always associated with clipping amp.

Anyone else have thoughts?

tomthiel
Hope you are well today and having fun in your hot rod garage/studio.

I have a feeling that the XO upgrade(s) for models 3.5/3.6 is going to become quite successful. These speakers are favorable among many Panel members here.

Happy Listening!

jon_5912

I share your sentiments with the 2.2, except in my case, it is model CS 2.4. This is a speaker in which one can solely enjoy the music with the most basic of gear set-up.

Happy Listening!

rosami

Tom offers excellent advice as always. Yes, it is possible to damage any driver from a failed XO. More to the point, a power amp clipping is certain to damage any driver.  Good to see you here.

Happy Listening!

Thanks guys. This info is helpful and will guide my decisions regarding next steps to take with my 3.6s. Think I have a lot to discuss with Rob G. - and some Google searches to do re bankruptcies