Thiel Owners

As I understand is that the Thiel 1.5 was/is quite a good speaker.

I got the CS1.5s a few months after they were introduced. It has more bass than it has a right to have, it is small and easy relatively to set up. They seem to forgive not having exotic electronics/cables but will resolve any upgrade you make. The replacement CS1.6 did transients better and were more dramatic to listen to (new woofer design and increased sensitivity maybe) but I think the 1.5s are exceptional with both male and female voices. In my rooms and systems the soundstage with the 1.5 always starts just behind the speaker which tends to draw me into the recordings.

@ rascs
Finally, someone with Spectral/Thiel! I'm currently on the "mid-burner" spectrum to upgrade my Classe 300 amp that I use with my 3.7s. Tell us,is that a full Spectral ensemble, or just the amp, or what?  Thanks!

tmsrdg

I had a friend who had Spectral's amp and preamp for 10 years ,
they mandate M.I.T. cabling , every time he had an issue 
they recomended upgrading the cables !
So be preparired to spend , spend and then spend some more .                                                              

I, too, am interested to hear more about the Spectral-Thiel experience...really, more about Spectral period! Have to admit, Spectral was a brand I knew nothing about until I jumped back into the hobby full force about 4 years ago. Since then, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a brand with such reverence from both owners and non-owners. Definitely a brand I hope to audition some day...