Thiel Owners

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. 

Merry Christmas! ALL

@duramax747 

Sounds like you have a very nice collection (: Your comment on keeping the 2.4 for smaller rooms make me doubt whether getting the 5is is a good idea, as my room is about 13 x 20 ft, and due to its layout the speakers have to be placed against the long wall.

ars888888

How tall are the ceilings?

What part of the country are you in as you can stop by to hear what set up I have.

Im in NC