Thiel Owners

fluid dynamic wavelaunch technologies from Douglas Pauley

Tom, what is this?

tmsrdg - it’s weird stuff, and addresses something where Thiel already excels. The terrain is the integrity (or not) of how the driver energy translates into the limp air-mass for you to hear detail. Thiel’s bezels, waveguides and curved baffles with pebbled finishes all address this issue. But further research demonstrates the audible effects of wavelaunch turbulence. In short, the moving driver diaphragm moves air up to its modulus of deformation - it misbehaves as it tries to establish a coherent wavefront in the air. By modifying the surface to better manage the sheer forces and turbulence in the boundary layer between the non-moving baffle surface and the moving propagation wave, we define wave-fronts with considerably more integrity.

Douglas has patented two interlocking technologies: one addressing the propagation surfaces and the other managing the boundary layer behavior in the port itself. I was exposed to this nascent tech in 2018 and have been co-developing it for these past 5 years. A surprise is hearing a type of sonic improvement where you wouldn’t expect needing any.

tmsrdg,

The last iteration, which implemented this new technology, had me scratching my head. It was very obvious something significant changed from the last iteration, 

This is when I just wanted to sit back and listen to music thru these monitors. We didn't conduct any tests with CS 5i after this. 

After we listened to the last song, Tom clapped in applause to what was experienced. I immediately asked Tom if this can be done with my beloved CS5i and he said "absolutely" and every other Thiel speaker. 

I was so motivated from this, that being in a 117 degree attic in the south,  in the mid of summer addressing the issues Tom and I agreed needed attention,  doesn't even calculate with me. I'm on a mission. 

Next visit Tom will have a fully upgraded pair of SCS4 with their new stands. 

tomthiel

Thank You for the follow up on musical selections and playlist. I am curious to learn more about all of the music enjoyed by you guys.  Another  excellent Thiel Audio history lesson as well.

Happy Listening!

duramax747

Agreed- Motivation is key in propelling Thiel Renaissance off of the run-way.

Happy listening!