Thiel Owners

Tom
 Will do ,
delivery is expected Monday ,  I hope to know something by Tuesday or Wednesday .
Can you tell me what the black rubberized coating is ,
it looks like it was painted on and is around the edges where the 
bracing attaches to the walls and was used to seal up the 
openings where the speaker wires came thru .
Rob

It's probably caulk - I don't know what kind. In my time we used acrylic latex painter's caulk with good results, and sometimes hotmelt adhesive to build a mound. But, sealing was always be a big hassle; hotmelt and caulk are both permanent, which leaves few options when a leak develops. so I am experimenting with something else. Permatex type II non-hardening sealant from the automotive store. It softens with heat for removal and resealing. I'm working the Ptex between the wires, putting a Mortite dam on the bottom / outside, and adding a Ptex mound inboard, then hitting it with hot air to settle it. So far, so good.

@Rob, I definitely think it would be good to document problems and their solutions that we've had with our Thiels.  That'd be a good addition to the Thiel models blog actually.  I found out about the air chamber when I took my blown midrange into Audio Consultants and they told me that was a potential problem.  

vair68robert

Excellent idea for your guys to post any issue/problem(s) that potentially threaten driver integrity. Stay safe.

Happy Listening!

jon_5912

I concur- 115db is loud indeed.  Have fun!

Happy Listening!