Thiel Owners

But a subtle difference between the 2 and 3 is that the smaller woofer and midrange of the 2 gives it an advantage in delicacy; since smaller drivers weigh less and move less air, they are slightly more nimble.

 

That’s an interesting point, Tom. I venture to guess, all other factors equal, that advantage *could* result in relatively better dynamics/transients and resolution. But this would be countered by the X.7 coax with breakup modes further out of band, a notable benefit when using low slope filters. Would be interesting to compare my modded 2.4s to the 3.7 (I’ve only heard the 3.7 once, at RMAF in the Rowland room). And the low frequency extension of the 3.7, judging from Stereophile’s measurements, reaches “only” 2-3 Hz lower than that of the 2.4. Yet another example of the tradeoffs in speaker designs.  

hey Beetle,  where do you live?

hi Tom,  if you are even in NC i would be honored to have you come and listen to my system with 3.7's.  it is my fifth generation speaker 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, and finally the mighty 3.7

jafant

Purchased the 17cubed last October (S/N 215) and ran it about 8 - 10 hours a day through mid-December.  I'd guess it settled in after about 280 hours use. 
Changed to a BP-26 I had bought for my son, and ran it from mid-December through late January while assembling his 2-channel system. Then back to the 17 cubed ever since. 
Clear difference between the BP-26 and the BP17 cubed,  especially in mezzo and soprano voices and choir articulation. Also, significantly less listening fatigue - - almost none.  Sticking with the 17 cubed!  (If finances permit, I might change out my 4BSST2 for a 4B cubed later this year.)

brayeagle

Very nice upgrade as the BP-26 is a real workhorse for Bryston. In fact, the BP-26 has a lower noise floor especially for Vinyl lovers. More to follow.  Happy Listening!