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Thiel 1.5 vs. 1.6, any experience?


I have owned much of the very best in audio, CJ ART etc., but am in a financial rebuilding phase and starting a modest system.

I owned the Thiel 1.5 at one time and enjoyed them. I am thinking of them for this new small system but would like to learn of any experience you have with them vs. the 1.6 (which I have never heard).

Thanks
whatjd
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I have owned both though there were a few years between them. The reason for the time between was I did not care for the 1.5s sound. They were one of my wife's favorites, based on looks and size.
Like I said there were many years between so that being said, I very much enjoyed the 1.6 sound. They had a much smoother treble and a fuller sound over all than the 1.5s. At used prices the 1.6 seems to be about twice the price. Well worth it IMO.
whatjd OP
1,139 posts
 
Thank you, Jim
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
Very different speakers as Timrhu states.
The porting is different, the tonal balance is, much more natural...more of a modern day version of THIEL's house sound.
The bass, for me was the big improvement...midbass...heck its better in every way, AND resolves better.
If you like THIEL's house sound, you'll find them to be a much better product.

Mated with tubes, they're wonderful.
Larry
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