Thiel Owners

lars888888

The CS5i take significant amps to power them and wake them up.I clip Pass Mono amps with the CS5i but not the CS7.2. 

The larger Thiel's need more effort to set up and the right room. I've heard people criticize Thiel's for sounding bright. This is the design of the speaker working against a poor room. 

They are incredibly engaging speakers when dialed in.

Your 2.4 are far more forgiving than their siblings. 

If you can get a Pure Class A amp with plenty of current you will be rewarded. i will see if i can upload a few photos when i get back from holiday.

@duramax747 

I keep keeping an eye out for a nice pair of CS5i, so maybe someday I'll have to deal with the question of what to drive them with.

I have Classé monoblocks that are 200w into 8 ohms and 400w into 4 ohms. I'm hoping they might be up to the task, and I'm curious - which Pass monoblocks clipped? Also which amps worked best in your experience? Thanks!

Friday before New Year's Eve- All

duramax747

Making a Virtual Systems page is easy. I am looking forward to those photos.

Enjoy this Holiday season.

Happy Listening!

devinplombier

Currently, there are (3) pairs of CS 5i loudspeakers located in Florida.  Listings can be viewed over on HiFi Shark.  Season's Greetings.

Happy Listening!