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What speaker after Thiel 7.2?

I'm not unhappy with my speakers, but I'm curious about what else is out there. My question is directed to those who owned (or very seriously considered) the 7.2s as to what they moved on to and their assessment of the change. Particularly, are you happy or regretful? What does your speaker do that the Thiels didn't do? What did the Thiels do that your current speaker doesn't do? Of course, those that went to a speaker costing considerably more should maintain some perspective.

Budget would be under 20k new (although would listen to speakers up to 30k), and listening room is 18x16 with an open-floor layout. This means that the speakers have no side-walls, are spaced 9 feet apart, and listening position is at 12 ft. Main priorities would be for a full-range speaker that images clearly, accurately, with a realistic soundstage, and good reliability/customer service.

Thanks,
Rob
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mejames
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hello Rob its Justin Ingram mejames what specific sonic characteristics of the thiel are you not satisfied with?
What are their most important sonic strengths to you?
Ever tried tube amplifiers in your system or considered them before?
kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
A friend of mine went from the Thiels to the Avalon Eidolon. He has had them for several years now, and is very happy with them. These require a fair amount of power, however, your Pass 600 should do nicely. (He has successfully used a Classe CA-401 (400wpc) and VTL 450s. He is now trying Rowland 501s.

These cost slightly more than $20k new, (I believe $22K), but not much more.

Good Luck in your search.
irish65
170 posts
 
Rob,

The member you should talk to is Luke72. He has or had the CS 7.2 with the Pass Lab X600 amps. He has tried a few other speakers since then.
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