Need advice/opinion in choosing Vandy 2ci or Thiel 1.5

Vandys! Just never thought the Thiels were worth a damn. Bad tweeter and crossovers which tried to solve problems better solved elsewhere.

@audiomax Given your comments about your son's string experience, part of his ultimate satisfaction will come down to the vinyl rig choices. Your call on if you want to derail your own thread or start a another, but cartridge choice that has clear, tonally accurate treble might be a priority for him vs. your average Tom, Dick or Raul. Cheers,

Spencer

The Vandy 2’s are more room sensitive, the Thiel 1.5’s more amplifier sensitive. These Vandy’s have deeper, but less articulate bass response. Other than that it’s just a matter of personal preference.

Thiel's are no longer made I would get the Vandersteen 1Ci.  Great speaker for the $'s new

There's still support available for Thiel Audio loudspeakers:

Coherent Source Service – Specializing in repair and restoration of THIEL Loudspeakers