Thiel CS 3.6 vs 3.7

I just bought a CS3.7 and discovered a shed load of issues. There is a support person in KY that can provide technical support to resolve all of these problems. If you buy a CS3.7, I suggest you take some measurements to make sure your speaker is up to spec. If you can (with good shipping materials, send it to KY to have the tech guy, Rob Gillum, test it out.

A few days ago Tom Thiel posted a long historical description of the 3.5 and the 3.6. It is on Jafant ’s Thiel speaker thread.

Thanks so much for the very wise advice. The seller shipped the pair to Rob who checked them carefully and listened extensively. They passed his inspection, so I am confident that they will be correct. He did replace a tweeter in one coax, but other than some minor cosmetic issues, he gave the green light. I am hoping to get them installed during the 1st week of December. Thanks to all who posted such insightful comments- I am so pleased with the 3.6es, I can hardly imagine anything sounding much better. But I can try both and decide which to keep. 

That is great that you sent it to Rob. If I sent mine to Rob he would say "no mas".

I also had a few cosmetic issues. The first one being the aluminum shell had a few annoying looking scuff marks. I contacted Rob and he told me to use a specific spray paint on it. I did that and it looks great now.

I had a lot of marks on the veneer and I decided to paint the veneer black to make an all black speaker. I bugged my local paint store half a dozen times for advice before I had the confidence to paint it. That paint job also turned out great. Not as good as a factory job but a ton better than the scratched up used speakers I bought.

I am also putting 2 new COAXs (from 2014) and replacing my COAXs from 2008 and 2012 (maybe keep as backup if they are not damaged). I also got some outriggers in the case my son tries to climb it. I have a feeling my crossovers will need some repair. Fun times.

BTW - I never heard the 3.6 but the 3.7 is one of the best speakers I have heard. I have heard quite a few speakers. The 3.7 always sounded correct to me (my current messed up used speaker notwithstanding).

yabe1951

Nice score! on the CS 3.7 loudspeakers. Your gear is a sonic match for this model. I am especially interested in reading more about the system featuring Hegel Mohican cd player. 
Once the CS 3.7 settles into your room/system, feel free to join us over on Thiel Owners thread. We have several 3.7 fans/owners on the Panel.

Happy Listening!

So sorry to hear about issues with your 3.7s. I hope you can get them up and running. As far as my system goes, it has taken many, many years to get it to where it is. I searched for used gear and bought nothing new. I did have a few issues with some equipment, but I have found the audiophile community to be quite trustworthy. As far as the Hegel Mohican is concerned, I have been pleased, in general. There is information on my CDs that I was unaware of based on what my old player was able to retrieve. The Hegel is analog-like, sweet, and has changed my perception of much of the music I listen to. It has a very low noise floor, great dynamics, and an excellent soundstage; Wide, deep, and fully-formed. There are some things about the function that are IMO clunky and not at all reflective of any product that costs as much as Hegel asks for this machine.