Thiel CS 2.2 Speakers... What you all think?

Having lived with the 2.2s for a long time I have to say that they aren't remotely bright.  I'm not an Atkinson hater at all but he doesn't know how to measure Thiels.  The first-order crossovers make them harder to measure.  There may be some Thiel models that are on the bright side but the 2.2s are not among them.  At $800 the 2.2s are an obscene bargain.

I've been running Thiel 2 2's (no decimal point...) for 25 years without the slightest urge to "upgrade." Whenever I hear other speakers that I think sound "really good," I come back to the Thiels and realize they they're as good or better.

That said, some things to note. As other have observed, the Thiels DO require a top quality high-current amp that can drive their low impedance. I drive them with a Classé CA-200 (Kimber cables). It's a match made in audio heaven. Also, my listening room is relatively small and very well damped. I use a now classic actively crossed over Mirage sub with them, and the result is a system that is essentially flat, and coherent, from 20Hz on up (Thiels by themselves roll off in the low 40's). Positioning is important, too. Away from walls, NOT toed in and in an equilateral triangle with the listening position. They're not too bright at all, but it's all there, and they're a joy to listen to.

So it depends. YMMV. In the wrong room with the wrong amp, there'll be no satisfaction. But, heck, @ $800? A screaming bargain. Spend your savings on a good amp.

lp2cd,
25 years with the same speaker?  That's remarkable.  What are you even doing on a site like this?  ;-)

@prof. "What are you even doing on a site like this?" Not much, actually. I get Audiogon's e-mails. I'll sometimes notice a topic of interest and will occasionally toss in my 2¢. Thiel 2 2s are of interest. Balanced AC and active monitors are others.

I owned Theil 2.2's back in the 90's.
I went through quite a few speakers, including Maggies, Alon's, and Dynaudio.
The Theil's were my favorite and after I got them I had no urge to upgrade. Owned them for 15 years.
At the time they were 2,800.00 and worth every penny.

The Theil sound fit my taste for outstanding detail and imaging. 
I drove them with a Conrad Johnson Premier, 7a at 70 tube watts per side.
They are capable of prodigious bass. The Connie J wasn't able to bring that aspect out, but the mids were glorious!
That was 20 some odd years ago. These days solid state amps have improved, so I would recommend a high current solid state amp. 
If clear mid range, crisp treble and outstanding imaging are what you value in a speaker you will nor be disappointed with the 2.2's
Oh, the build quality and finishing are first rate.