Thiel Owners

James - about your perceived distortion. I'm guessing that a recording that is good enough to consider as a reference does not have the type of distortion you are reporting. If it emanates from one channel, swap channels. If it swaps, it's somewhere upstream. Of course I'm guessing, but it sounds like a loose tweeter voice coil. Do you know Rob at Coherent Service? He can help troubleshoot as well as rebuild the driver. 

ydjames

Thank You for the follow up. We have similar weather this time of year.
I have read about The Bassface Swing Trio. I will check out "Plays Gershwin".
Regarding the Tweeter distortion, if you are experiencing the same aural findings on piano recordings, it could be a loose voice coil. I agree with Tom's thoughts.  Consult Rob Gillum at Coherent Service (CSS) in Lexington Kentucky, U.S.A. for a possible re-build of tweeter.
Keep me posted on this situation.

Happy Listening!

tomthiel

Thank You for chiming in to address James' tweeter query.
As we kick off Summer, in a few days, I hope that you are well in your neck of the woods.

Happy Listening!

All - 

There's a pair of 2 2s not far from me - are they worth taking a chance on?  Just looking to play/experiment.  (I know they're OLD!)  Amp is a pair of Exposure 3010S2 monoblocks.  

Thanks in advance!

I have a pair of 2 2s, they were the first Thiels I owned.  I got them for a living room system about 10 years ago.  I consider them the best audio bargain of my life.  They aren't for AC/DC fans but at moderate volumes they're just so enjoyable.  They're fantastic for acoustic jazz or classical, any small scale unamplified music.  They're clear, relaxing, just slightly warm, I  could go on and on.  They don't need a ton of power.  They were a revelation to me.  Over time I had to accept that I preferred them to my far more expensive B&W 802s.  I'm sure not as good on paper but if you just want to listen it wasn't even that close.