Tomthiel,
All due respect, Thiels aren't bright at all. In fact, properly amplified, Thiels are a little on the dark side of neutral. I have 7.2's and 3.6's, and whenever people come over expecting to hear bright, harsh sound they are floored. And I tell them all the time, forget what you've ever heard about Thiel, 90% of the battle is getting the amplification right. Everything after that is season to taste. Thiels need pure muscle. Some amps have it and you just need to find one that sounds the way you want.