Hello Zaikesman, we do have similar preferences and I appreciate your input. If I'm not mistaken, the Thiel 2 2's were the model up from the 1.5's before they came out with the 2.3's. I've also read that the 2 2's have a more robust sound but the 1.5's may have more detail. I love that detail but I'm looking for something that fills the room a little louder w/o sounding strained. The 1.5's play somewhat loud but they never really envelop the room unless I crank it up some. I never thought of trying a larger set of Thiel speakers thinking that the 1.5's would be the largest in the Thiel line that can be driven adequately by modest tube power. Maybe I should give the 2 2's a try someday. I know they're outstanding speakers and available used at a reasonable price.
Thiel CS 1.5 vs Small Martin Logan?
I've never tried ML speakers and I'm curious about the smaller models, like Aerius-i. My listening room isn't big and unfortunately I cannot move the speakers more than 3-feet from the back wall or 1.5-feet from the left wall. I like my Thiel CS 1.5's that I've owned for 7 years and they are a good match for my 70w/ch tube amp.
1) In general how do the smaller ML speakers sound compared to the small Thiel CS 1.5's? I ask this question with the assumption that both speakers are being driven by a hefty solid-state amp and not starved for power. How's the ML bass since the panel is integrated with a powered sub-woofer, right? Is ML room placement super critical?
2) I know that my Thiel CS 1.5's sound surprisingly good with my modest 70w/ch tube amp. Thiels are supposedly current hungry speakers but the small 1.5's aren't that difficult. The bass is decent but not huge. Will the smaller ML's sound decent with a modest amount of tube power?
1) In general how do the smaller ML speakers sound compared to the small Thiel CS 1.5's? I ask this question with the assumption that both speakers are being driven by a hefty solid-state amp and not starved for power. How's the ML bass since the panel is integrated with a powered sub-woofer, right? Is ML room placement super critical?
2) I know that my Thiel CS 1.5's sound surprisingly good with my modest 70w/ch tube amp. Thiels are supposedly current hungry speakers but the small 1.5's aren't that difficult. The bass is decent but not huge. Will the smaller ML's sound decent with a modest amount of tube power?
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