Thiel Owners

Father's Day - All

tomthiel

Thank You for another History lesson on Thiel Audio. I hope that you are well and ready for Summer.

Happy Listening!

jafant - always a pleasure to connect some dots.

Summer is allowing use of an unheated artist's studio for my sound work. It's not much more than a shed, but the long wall behind the listening position is mostly open screens; so there is very little back-wall reflection. It sounds and measures well enough to be a useful space.

hifi28 - your speaker positioning will be experimental with all things considered in your room.

An openable window can be a huge asset in that centered position. Sound waves through air accumulate as pressure zones in the corners and centers. Opening the window centered between the speakers might alleviate that pressure zone. Draperies between those cabinets might also be beneficial. The back end of the room benefits the most from absorption. Consider venting pressure from the corners, especially at the floor because the acoustic ceiling will reduce pressure up high. With care you can reduce standing waves to a small fraction of what they would be in an enclosed space. Well worth the effort.

For the record, most of the 'speaker problems' generally recited are not actually speaker problems, but rather room problems that may be excited more by some speakers than others. Thiel is capable of exciting problems due to their broad polar pattern and accurate response.

Thank you jafant , Happy Fathers Day to you and Thiel owners everywhere .

I treated myself to a new LP copy of " All Things Must Pass "  50th anniversary edition and wow does it sound fantastic .

Music is for the soul .

Rob