Thiel Owners

The predecessor of Starsound Technologies was asked back in the late 90's or early 2000's to offer up an outrigger design for a new Thiel narrow body floor standing speaker that was likely to tilt with a drive by touch. I worked for a retailer in those days which sold Thiel products. I had converstations with the then sales manager about this product after he heard such a huge benefit at my home to my Dunlavy SC4s which were mounted on Sistrum platforms. Our downsized and revised design and material choices were rejected in favor of a super low cost stabilizer sourced from China with virtually no sonic benefit or enhancement.  A virtual kick stand only.

Tom

I assure you I get it. A good majority of Audio products/components are made overseas and yet the price remains in the realm of product made here in the USA where workers deserve to receive a respectable wage, healthcare, retirement, etc.... to take care of their families.
Our purchasing decisions have consequences. Case in point when Wal-Mart touted American made. They beat down manufacturers to lowest price for high volume then dropped them on their head only for these companies to close their doors permanently. 
Look where the majority of products are made now? How is that working for us?

A lot of great American made gear these days. Most of my stuff is made in USA. Thiel, KRELL, CODA, Benchmark, Audience wires.

BTW - the thread "SELLING IT ALL" indicates that some Thiel gear is available for local pickup in East Texas.

Thiel is no longer made and they were outsourcing overseas toward the end before doors were closed. 

Yes, there are US made products in audio industry but that percentage is dropping and yet the prices continue rise. 

We have had audio companies call us kicking tires and get a price only to see them go over seas and then sell their wares here as if it was made here in the good ole USA.

@theaudiotweak 
Thanks for the offer. I want black or charcoal as I will not be using the grilles after installing the felt. So, I will keep looking elsewhere.