Home Theater vintage Thiel set up question

As much as I respect Gary, I still question the the use of the CS 3's sans eq if the amps are up to the job. Many (including myself) feel that the only place for a single sub is for the dedicated single sub output of surround sound, and that in typical stereo it can actually hinder proper bass production. Having multiple low frequency outputs can alleviate standing wave problems that almost always occur. The CS 3's bass output certainly qualifies as being capable of such low frequency output. The CS 3 unlike the Thiels that followed offers bi-wiring, so the eq can be inserted in such a way as to have little effect above bass frequencies. Most subs work best when crossed over to the lowest frequencies, as they typically are quite clumsy when asked to work much over the lowest octave. Unfortunately unlike the Thiel CS 3.5, the eq for the CS 3 doesn't have adjustable cutoff, which would allow integrating the sub below 40 Hz. With out using the CS 3's eq, I can't help but feel you would have been better off with two pairs of CS 2's. The CS 2's actually have deeper bass than the CS 3's sans eq, as well as a slightly sweeter top end. If your not using the CS 3's eq, you might want to try using the CS 2's as the mains.

Hi all ! Like I said above , try them w/o the eq . I liked them better w/o the eq and no sub was in the system.

Like I said, without the eq, you'd be better off with the less expensive CS 2's.

Hi all ! I think the OP should try it both ways and report back.

Ok folks, here is the update! For home theater forget the equalizer! You do not need it! For those of you that insist it is needed, a dumb question I will pose to you ... are you using or have you used the system described in order to be qualified to jump in and critique? If you are then bless you!! Your preference is the equalizer being used. By golly if the head of Thiel support does not reccomend it if a sub is in use... who am I to question him? He's been there a while!!
Anyway, the report ... the Focal center integrates with the Thiels extremely well, the whole thing is seamless. The CS2's as surrounds are absolutely awesome. I played the scene from The Dark Knight where Ledger steals the semi to go after the convoy carrying the councilman and I have to say, the realistic bullets flying over my head and the realistic sounds of bullets going through metal were phenomenal. The bombings are incredible, the HSU sub again, matches the Thiels like they belong together. The NAD T955 is still trying to get a workout and it has not. It is handling the speaker set up like they are wimpy things. Tron The Legacy absolutely blew me away! The clarity, depth and detail are amazing. Essentially I am saying that I whole heartely reccomend the CS3's SANS equalizer as fronts with the CS2's as surrounds. Look at it this way, I have a total of $1,200.00 in current money tied to a set up that today will cost over $23,000.00 to replace! And yes, it does sound like it is worth that much!! Merry Christmas everyone! I am about to sit back and watch Marsalis and Willie Nelson on Blue Ray!!
Hit them straight!!!!