Thiel Owners

I'm once again listening to my <$1,000 Viewpoints and enjoying them beyond what seems right.  So many people passed up this opportunity.  What's the matter with you?

You can't really appreciate this on other speakers.  It's a real problem.  This is so much better than whatever else it out there.  It's so much better.

@jon_5912 

I'm hoping that you're just kidding. You must be.

jon_5912

Good to read about another fan and owner of Viewpoints. These are cool speakers in form and function.

Happy Listening!

Greeting All,

Started reading this thread skipping to January 2018 to present. Having viewed Tom, Beatle, Halco, marqmike and others comments and pictures, my sincere gratitude to all for the great discussion. It’s very enjoyable reading and learning as a CS2.4 owner.

A local audio store, Audioport, introduced me to the 2.4 with Classe Delta back in the early 2000’s. More that could be shared but after several years of enjoying the current setup, with a few changes along the way, it’s time to update. The evolution of this thread with its 2.4 crossover development has drawn the mind multiple directions landing on taking it step by step and a small journey. Each step trying to understand, by ear, what improves and what may be less desirable.

Since 2018, 2.4 specific discussion seemed to touch on:

• Original crossover source (i.e. Lexington, FSB)
• Coax and woofer capacitors, resistors, inductors
• Internal wiring
• Binding posts
• Cabinet considerations such as bracing and fill materials (i.e. fiber, wool)
• External vs internal crossover placement
• Build recommendations such as Masonite, component placement/alignment, and thermal considerations (i.e bluetack)
• Driver source and capabilities

There will be a document posted with pictures and information in case anyone has interest. Hopefully something can be contributed to the discussion. I am open to trying a new path or two along the way.

Progress to date:

1. CS2.4 Serial Numbers 4021 and 4022 original crossovers are exactly the same as marqmikes (https://tinyurl.com/ffcerraa).
2. After a quick exchange with Rob Gillum at Coherent Source Service, a SE upgrade was purchased and installed. Break-in is in progress and will share thoughts in the next week.

Next:

• Mills MRA-12 resistors have arrived. The 4 Ohm is Vishay Mills MRA-12. The 16 Ohm will be parallel 8 Ohm Mills. This change seemed universally agreed on with the option to use Path. As a value buyer and understanding of my listening abilities, using Path resistors would take convincing.
• Move to Masonite? Seems inevitable with future growth. Could save the originals with SE capacitors if someone was interested in them when appropriate to let them go.
• More to come….