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.
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.