Thiel Owners

JA - awhile back you commented on the sonic improvements from the CS1.5 to 1.6 and larger improvement to the CS1.7. I would love to hear your particulars about the 1.7 and how it seems better to you.

tomthiel

I found the CS 1.7 a measure better in clarity and focus in the High(s) and Mid(s).

Bass tighter as well.  This particluar model is smaller footprint of loudspeakers CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 A perfect match for an Integrated Amp.

Happy Listening!

2nd Note

The CS 1.7 also presents a deeper and wider Soundstage in comparison to models CS 1.5/CS 1.6 I hope this helps -Tom.

Happy Listening!

I ask because the 1.7 is in a 1.6 enclosure. The chief differences are an additional bucking magnet on the tweeter, and the star-plane woofer. I hope to find a 1.7 to dissect, listen to and measure.

What is on my radar is to recreate Jim's CS1.7, which exists in prototype form. New Thiel modified the crossovers somewhat away from Jim's intent and I wonder what a Jim Thiel 1.7 would sound like. Gary Dayton says Jim's was better to his ear.

There's always something.

Tom

tomthiel

Excellent! I believe that the Star-Plane Woofer is the most redeeming factor in CS 1.7, setting it apart and better than CS 1.5/CS 1.6 speakers. Very cool planning a recreation of Jim's CS 1.7 model in 2025.  I cannot think of a better offering to kick off Thiel Renaissance.

Happy Listening!