Thiel Owners

On an aside note, this is why only first order is possible.  A high order filter even with all positive polarity won't be able to produce a proper step response.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/185616271@N05/49107462151/in/album-72157711891600612/

Also first order time coherent xover tend to be very complicated which is somewhat counter intuitive.  On the other hand, a 2nd order, 12db roll off xover is fairly simple and no doubt would save a lot in component cost.  I am sure that's part of the reason why most manufacturers are probably shy away from first order filter designs.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/185616271@N05/49106953358/in/album-72157711891600612/  

andy2
Have you heard Ryan Speakers based in Riverside CA?  Try to catch an audition and post your impressions here.  Similar to a Thiel without being a pure first order filter design.

Happy Listening!

Have you heard Ryan Speakers based in Riverside CA? Try to catch an audition and post your impressions here. Similar to a Thiel without being a pure first order filter design.

Thanks for the heads up.  But if they are too high-end, I won't be able to afford it :-)

I've created a thread on DIYaudio website.  It's basically the same but it has a few extra stuffs.  

https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/345669-exercise-converting-speaker-time-phase-coherent.html#post5984990

Need help from the Thiel experts.  I have listened to and liked the 5i in the past.  A 7 is available locally, what are the sonics difference between the two?  Is one considered superior to another?  And how is the 7 compared to the 7.2?  Would appreciate any inputs, thanks!