Thiel CS6 Compared with Eggleston Andra 1

This thread is fascinating on what it says about differences in taste (yes, prejudices too) among audiophiles. I can't think of a better speaker comparison than between these two (I am familiar with both). Thiels are all about detail and image sharpness; the original EgglestonWorks Andras are all about naturalness, including the very rare fact of a huge soundstage from what was a small speaker, with height reproduction that goes up to your room's ceiling (and also trying to get a bit too much bass from a small enclosure volume, to be fair). The truth is that you choose the poison you worry less about. One thing I can say is that the naturalness of the original Andras made me hate the artificiality of B&W speakers forever, or the low soundstage of Vandersteen 5s and 7s. I listened to Andra IIs for a short while and I immediately knew the magic had been lost, just like in all Spendor speakers that came after the BC1 despite the improvements.

Hi Pops,
Yep Thiel CS6's setup correct are fab.
Again why did Jim Thiel still use these even when the 3.7
came out.

These were Jim's favorite speakers, they had and continue to have amazing dynamics, inner detail and bass extension well into the 20s, provided, however, that they are driven properly.

Hi Steve, it's been a while since we spoke. A woofer went out in one of the Thiel's and I learned that they have to be removed from the bottom. Thiel wants $500.00 plus shipping to rebuild it. I wanted to ask you for any input regarding this. Also I saw that you sold yours. What did you replace them with?

Hope all is well. Alan

In the end I have not sold my CS6s and they are now back in my system singing wonderfully. I did upgrade my Manley Snappers to NeoClassic 250s in order to work with the CS6s. For the price it seems reasonable, that is one hell of a well made woofer. Have you looked at it?