Thiel Owners

a major part of the art is prioritizing the relative value of various aspects of the whole package

That's true.  Designing speakers is as much an science as much as an art.  Unfortunately some put too much science over the art part.

Wow, even the Cardas binding posts won’t set you back that much! I would buy them again - recommended.

I've used Cardas posts in the past on a Carver amp ,
but they don't make ones with mechanical connections 
like Tom is recommending .
This will be one of the somethings that I will have to make a decision 
on , as you know from experience the dollars can add up quickly .

Does Anybody know anything about Tellerium ?
Audio Note makes them silver plated for only $57.00 each .

I have not used any high end binding posts.  The most expensive I've used so far only cost me a few dollars from Madisound.com.

I guess you won't know until you try out, but for those who have used expensive posts before, do they make a difference in the sound?

Yes, really tough to get a solid mechanical connection with the Cardas posts but, if you’re using Litz wire, the tinned ends necessitate a solder interface either way. I couldn’t compare other than the OEM wire and binding posts to the full Cardas but I can tell you the difference put a smile on my face. 

I’m looking forward to reading about your choices, progress and results.