Thiel Owners
lars888888The CS 2.4 is easier to drive by far and easier to set up and impliment into your room. They are the sweet spot of the Thiel line up. The CS5i need more attentiion to set up and require big power to drive with authority. They are big speakers. The bass is effortless regardless of how low you go. I have both and do not remember the last time I listened to the CS2.4. |
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What finish are your CS 2.4 and what amps are you using? What finish are the CS5i near you that you can purchase? |
Thanks for your insights! How does the top end compare? I’ve been trying out different amps lately. Currently I’m using Bel Canto ref1000 monoblocks, but I’m considering replacing them as they sound just a tad thin when it comes to vocals. Beautiful instrument separation though. My 2.4s are black, the 5is have a wood finish, the ad doesn’t say what wood. Also, if you don’t mind me asking: what made you keep both speakers? |
lars888888 The top end of the CS5i needs a little more sparkle but Tom Thiel is aware of this and has a solution. Now tis is in contrast to the CS 7.2. Comparing the CS5i to CS 2.4 you will not feel your missing/giving up anything even though the coaxial driver in 2.4 is a few generations after the CS5i tweeter. I switch out Thiels as I feel. I keep the CS2.4 for smaller rooms. The current room is larger for the CS6, CS7.2, CS5i. I've since switched out the CS5i with the CS7.2. I use differnt amps as the CS5i needs more power than the CS7.2. I cannot stress this enough. I use Pass monos x600.5 for CS5i and Pass XA 200.5 for CS 7.2.
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