Thiel Owners

@duegi I own both 3.6 and CS6 and my favorite all-time speaker is the 3.6 bar none. I like the CS6 but as you can see from my opening line I prefer the 3.6. They both have great bass in my room, the CS6 does go a bit deeper, sounds like a bigger speaker and will play louder. But no other speaker does it for me like the 3.6 - the coherency, dynamics, tonality, and see thru transparency is first rate. I am rocker and it plays plenty loud for me.

Maybe it’s the design as they are slightly different, the CS6  has a coaxial midrange/tweeter. It just doesn’t sound as pure as the 3.6 midrange and tweeter. Not as "you are there" for me. BTW, I am driving them with Mcintosh 501 mono’s which are beasts with plenty of current.

You can’t lose if you decide to get a pair of CS6’s - they are a hell of a bargain for the speaker you get! I do swap them in and out on occasion with the 3.6 but the latter gets much more play time. Good luck.

jonandfamily

Excellent update! Good to see you back here.

Agreed, a little Housekeeping is the order of the day.

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duegi

Good to see you again. Stay tuned until one of the Panel experts chimes in to address your query.  CS6 or 7.2, you cannot go wrong.

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pops

Thank you for fielding duegi ‘s query. Model 3.6 has a strong following here.

The Panel has a few CS6 fans and owners as well.

Equally good to learn that McIntosh gear is a Sonic match.  A high current Factor is key.

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duegi,

If you liked the 2.3 then I can confidently say I believe you will really enjoy the CS6. The bottom end you are lacking in 2.3 you will get in spades with the CS6. They do need a little more room volume and placed off the side walls a little more than its younger sibling.. If you have the space and you dial them in you will be rewarded with a speaker that can deliver.

Get lots of power. The mid sized Krells on the used market, that have been recapped, will not disappoint. FPB 350MCX or 450MCX will pair nicely with CS6.