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Thiel Owners

Guys-

I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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dolt
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Hi - I recently picked up a pair of CS.5s in fantastic condition, and while apparently they were the bargain basement offering of Thiel, they're my first pair of 'good' speakers, so I'm pretty happy with them. I have a few questions about them -

-Apparently they came with 'stabilizer pins,' but they must have been lost somewhere along the way. Are they necessary, do they make a difference, and if so, where would I find some replacements?

-The serial numbers appear to have been written on them in sharpie that has long since worn away, leaving just a few stray dots on the metal where they were written. While the numbers don't really have any significance at this point since the company's out of business, does anyone have any suggestions for trying to determine the numbers?

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jafant OP
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dolt

 

Welcome! Good to see you here. Nice score on the CS.5 speakers. Stay tuned until one of the Panel members chimes in on your query. I look forward in reading more about Musical tastes and system.

 

Happy Listening!

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jafant OP
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Happy Fall Friday! All

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tomthiel
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fsgattuso - the CS1.5 is a sweetheart!

I’ve been using a pair this summer to run XO and wire experiments, along with mix and master evaluations. Mine are stock form, but have upgraded crossovers in their foreseeable future.

I’ve observed that any of the models with their crossovers remote from the woofer are simply cleaner and clearer. Many models mount the XO behind the woofer (for production ease.) The 1.5 mounts it behind the passive radiator for less electromagnetic interference. Five generations of the model hit the spot. I believe the CS1.5 spent its entire model tenure (1993 to 2002) on Stereophile’s Class A (limited bass) list.

This 5th generation of the model/format shines as a nicely matured loudspeaker - with room to grow using all its basic components.

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jafant OP
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tomthiel

Thank You for posting your likeness on the 1.5 speaker. I knew that the Panel had at least 1 fan and owner.

I believe that the Panel has a 1.6 , 1.7,  fans and owners as well.

 

Happy Listening!

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