Thiel Owners

tomthiel

Thank You for citing Kimber Balck Pearl. This one slipped under my Radar.

I was thinking that Kimber Select (KS) is/was the Top line? Exciting times at Thiel circa 2012 with Models CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 loudspeakers.

Happy Listening!

Kimber Black Pearl : Corrected.

Kimber discontinued the Black Pearl due to time consumption and production requirements that couldn't be sustained at any asking price. Ray had gifted a first-run pair to us around 1980 and later traded them for a last-run finalized version. He, of course, used our speakers in his development work.

I was honored and pleased to evaluate the finalized CS2.7 even though I was not involved in its development. I saw the careful and sustained work of Team Thiel to bring that product to market in Jim's honor.

JA - I can't say that I know SW's current catalog. I have mid-level SW and consider it a strong performer for its cost. Their offerings top to bottom make sense to me, but I haven't heard their newer or pricier models. Most of my exposure to the breadth of what's out there comes from you guys here.

tomthiel

Thank You for the follow up. I hope that you are well and ready for Summer.

Happy Listening!