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Snell Type Q or Thiel CS-1.5?

Which one would give a more dynamic and neutral balanced sound? I do not need super low bass, I know this is a limitation of both of them.

Will be paired with a Jolida 502a and at times a Luxman R-3045. Other components are:

Thorens TD-125MKll with Denon 103LC or Denon 110
Cambridge 160p
Sony SCD-CE595 SACD
Sony PS1

Listen to british folk, all forms of rock, 70's jazz and electronic.

Any info will be much appreciated!!!
enobenetto
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
I have personally favored Thiel over Snell, particularly in the area of dynamics. They will probably sound a touch more 'exact' than the Snells...which may require system matching. Jolida and Luxman should do well, provided they've got enough current to run the Thiels and control them well. good luck and pls keep us posted.
unsound
7,330 posts
 
I usually prefer Thiels, but I'm not sure those amps are up to really getting the Thiels to sing.
enobenetto OP
68 posts
 
That's great info. It's a tough choice I got the the Snells for $140, which I think, for the sound, is a killer deal. I would have to sell the Snells in order to purchase the Thiels. There is a guy local to me that is selling CS1.5 in cherry for "$500 obo", but maybe I can get him to take $400. Does that sound like a reasonable deal? Would I hear an improvement over the Snells? I realize that sound is subjective.
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