Thiel Owners

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!

tomthiel
very interesting developments circa 1979/1980. Good to learn that more people are entering into the equation for you DIY guys. There are a few 3.5 owners here that would like to see/hear an improved XO in addition to the ones already staged. Keep up the outstanding work and have fun!

Happy Listening!

beetlemania

Tom raised an excellent point on the smaller driver weighing less, moving less air and being more nimble. During my comparison(s) between the 2.4SE, 2.7 and 3.7 models, delicacy, is the precise conclusion I reached (without knowing these masterful details). To my ears delicacy, micro dynamics and subtleties,  are inter-changeable. Sublime can be substituted as well.  Happy Listening!