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Thiel 1.5's vs, 2.2's? Any thoughts?

I am thinking of getting a used pair of Thiels. The 1.5 have gotten stunning reviews, as have the 2.2's. I really hope someone out there with some experience with both will guide me as to which would be the best of those two-it seems like they command similar prices on the used market. I occasionally like to listen to music fairly loud, so I thought of the two the 2.2 might be the better suited for me. I'm of the Naim fold; I could power either speaker with either a NAP 250 or 2x135's, so I think I have adequate power. Thanks, Goforth
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leoturetsky
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The size of your room is probably a consideration. I wouldn't put 2.2s in a small room. leo.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
The 2.2's will probably give more bass due to the size. However, the 2.2's are more demanding on your amp. The bigger the thiel, the lower the impedance drops!
tombowlus
416 posts
 
Depending on your listening preferences, you may very well want a sub with either the 1.5's or the 2.2's. I know I would. With that in mind, you may want to factor in the price of a good sub (say, a used REL). I would prefer the 1.5's with a sub to the 2.2's without one. Of course, if they are both selling for about the same price, then this might not be an issue. Just be sure to get a high quality, musical sub.

You may want to e-mail Shari at Thiel to get her take on your dilemma. She has been very helpful with my questions, even on used and discontinued gear.

FWIW, I also think that the CS.5's with a good sub can rival many larger systems. Those little .5's are great.

Tom.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
I've owned the 1.5s. A sub is a definite. Wonderful, coherent speaker. Top end was a weak point, for me, however. I enjoyed the Thiels for a long while, until I didn't. peace, warren
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Elevick, the size of a Thiel doesn't determine it's impedance. For example, a CS-2 has a higher impdeance rating than a Power Point.
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