Thiel owners, do you use a center channel for HT?

I own the 2.3's and utilize a center channel although not a Thiel speaker. My mains are not located close enough to the TV. I wanted the voices to be cleary on the screen. HT is not nearly as important as 2 ch stereo is to me and I am not planning to multichannel sacd when I convert.If I was a big HT fan or mulitchannel fan , I would with out a doubt match the center to the mains.

I think you have to decide how much you really want the home theater and/or multichannel sound experience. Obviously, quality two channel sound is important to you as you've recently bought good mains. However, there are a only a limited, albeit growing, number of multichannel audio titles. You must also look at your room and decide if you have space to place the extra speaker. The Thiels throw a wide soundstage, and if you have a small room, you could probably do without. However, if room and money are not the issue, then why not have the extra speaker? if money is an issue, Thiel's SCS, SCS2 bookshelf speakers can be had relatively inexpensively if purchased on this site. Happy listening with your new speakers, whatever you decide.

The Thiel MCS1 definitely sounds GREAT with the CS2.4s. Some of the most coherent L/C/R sound I've heard in my system/room, CS2.4s and MCS1 center. Surrounds are less of an issue, just use a natural sounding surround, and you'll be fine. Two channel is my main focus, but if you do HT or multi channel, you'll appreciate the MCS1 with your CS2.4s. Tom.