Thiel Owners

rosami

I'm in the same boat as you...very happy with my 3.6s. I have nearly pulled the trigger on a 3.7 purchase 2 times over the past few years but backed out at the last moment. I would love to hear them in my system before a purchase, but that will likely never happen. My hesitation is due to both the significant price jump (I purchased my 3.6s in mint condition from the original owner who lived 90 miles from me in 2012 for $1200 on Audiogon) and the reported attenuated deep bass response. It seems like more 3.7 owners have subs compared to 3.6 owners. I'm also very interested in the future hot rod mods, but also concerned about my ability to install once available.

Jon

Guys - when hot-rod mods become available, we intend to offer various levels of service, such as parts kits for the vigorous DIYs, pre-assembled crossovers to swap for your old ones, physical brace and baffle kits for the DIY, or send your speakers to Rob for him to do, and so forth and so on. There will be plenty of options.
Tom

jonandfamily
Not being able to listen to the 3.7s in my room is the primary reason I've not purchased them. While their high cost is a consideration, I'm more concerned with how the load they present compares to my 3.6s and my amp's ability to drive them. Also, I have concerns about the upper-mid-range of the 3.7s - regarding compatibility with my updated Nam amp which now requires careful matching. All this points to the need to audition the 3.7s in my room, and as you already state--that's unlikely. 
I'm actually not as concerned with the low end of the 3.7s compared to the 3.6s. I actually had the opportunity to audition the 3.7s against the 3.6s in my former house (I knew Thiel's PR guy, who bought the 3.7s to my house for audition) and really liked  the increased tightness and definition of the 3.7s bass/mid-bass and overall superior resolution compared to the 3.6s. I decided to pass them up because the midrange was somewhat thin and sterile in my old room and old system. I sometimes regret that decision but still think the 3.6s are very good. 

tomthiel
I think shipping the speakers isn't a great option given the cost and risk of damage; Rob already told me he wouldn't recommend it for the larger speakers. 
The crossover board swap seems a good option-provided that detailed instructions are included on how to disconnect them, hopefully without having to desolder connections on the boards (perhaps cutting the wires and then using a quick connect for the new boards?). I anxiously read your updates on progress in the hot-rod garage!

tomthiel

Thank You for sharing your history w/ Peavey. Equally, a very cool story involving Eddie Van Halen. I know that fans of the brothers Van Halen are grateful for your hard work. A world traveler indeed.

Happy Listening!