Thiel Owners

Laser - I, also, have not heard either speaker, but can provide a broad outline. As time progressed, each model line (1,2,3, etc.) benefited from accumulating knowledge and solutions. So, in some ways, the latest speaker was the greatest due to benefiting from newly developed technologies, usually in higher-numbered series. The 3.6 is 1993; its tweeter is from the 1988 CS5, and the other drivers are then-state-of-the-art Thiel designs. A 1996 midrange XO change smoothed out the upper midrange. Considered an all-time great. The 2.4 is 2003; its tweeter is from the 7.2 with double-cone coincident coax ideas from the 7s. So, even though the 2.4 is for smaller rooms with less bass capability, it possesses more advanced technological solutions than the 3.6. The 2.4 is an audiophile darling.

If your room is large, you like deep, loud bass and can sit farther away (at least 8'), the the 3.6 might suit you better. If smaller space, closer position and with more delicacy, the the 2.4 might do better.  By the way, they are both on the hot-rod upgrade list for future upgradibility. Beetle and Holco have tricked out their 2.4s. Note that the 3.6 has relatively less room for improvement than the 2.4. The 3.6 stock parts quality is higher.

I hope I haven't buried you in TMI. Context sometimes helps some people wade through complex comparisons. There is no substitute for your own ears, if you can arrange to hear them both.

jafant

Alexandria, Virginia.
On the correct side of the Potomac River. 
George

brayeagle

Very nice- Thank You.  Happy Listening!

tomthiel

I will second, trust and use your own ears,  when considering electronics for your beloved Thiel loudspeakers. The CS 2.4 is a darling indeed.

Happy Listening!

"Not to pick on any specific brands, but the some of the often recommended amps from companies such as Ayre, Bryston, Pass, PS Audio, etc. might work wonderfully with some Thiel’s, but are not designed or spec’d by those very manufactures, (independent testing, such as those found in Stereophile will also confirm this) for the sub 4 Ohm loads of some later model Thiel’s."   I cannot comment on some of the other brands listed by Unsounds, but the PS audio BHK 250 amp is magnificent with my 3.7's, and i have a friend who sold a Classe amp to get the BHK for his 3.7's, and he too is very impressed and pleased.  the only thing better would be to get the BHK mono blocks.