Thiel CS6

They are fast like planars, but have a deep strong bass and create a large soundstage- especially with vinyl. Like my experience with planers, they disappear in the music. The downside is that they demand the best amplification, cabling and front end components that you can buy. Like Bundy said, they need space. I like how they look and the light oak color of the ones that I have (nearly) match the color of my tt. I like the symmetry of that. I am very satisfied with these speakers. I do not get the chance too often these days to hear other speakers but there is only one other brand that, if I had the means I might buy- might.

Hi Steve in what way are the Vandersteen 5A's different then the Thiel's?

Hi Tony how far apart do you have yours in your setup?

The 5As have subterranean bass extension but do share the time and pahse coherence of the CS6. My experience is that they share a common cloth in fine detail and time arrival of microtransients. When set up properly, the focus with either model is immersive.

Hi Steve thanks for getting back to me. I also learned that the earlier models where using a concrete baffel that did crack on some CS6'S. My question is that it was replaced with another material .Do you know if this changed the sound QUALITY?