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Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?

Hi All,

I am a big fan of the Thiel's highly detailed, transparent, tight sound. In my main system in a smaller room I have 2.4s and in my secondary system in an 18x14x10 room 3.5s. I like the 3.5s a lot but the 2.4s are a clear step up in all respects except for bass depth. I have been looking for 3.6s within driving distance for almost a year with no luck. What I'm wondering is, is there any other candidate I should be considering if I come across it at a good price (i.e. $1400-$1700)? Again, my priorities are detail, transparency and tight bass.

Thanks in Advance
drjay
unsound
7,341 posts
 
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-thiel-cs-3-6-natural-cherry-2013-02-14-speakers-21212-baltimore-md

*needs appropriate amplification
drjay OP
27 posts
 
Thanks Unsound, just what I would like to have, but I'm afraid of shipping damage even if in original boxes. If they were within 250 miles of me I'd be picking them up this weekend!
Thanks also Steuspeed, but I've been doing the national Craigslist search for months. One would think some would have been listed, but none have been so far within 250 miles of Daytona Beach.
I do know of some Revel F 50s within driving distance, but they can't be auditioned so I'm not sure if they would be a clear step up from my 3.5s in detail, transparency and bass taughtness.
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I thought that coaxial KEFs are decent. The Q series are made in china. But I thought that they had a very good imaging. Not in the same class as the 2.4s but they are pretty affordable.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
"but I'm afraid of shipping damage even if in original boxes."

The condition is rate only 5/10. What could possibly happen that would disappoint you in shipping.

Vandersteens don't sound like Thiels, but that's Johnny's response to every speaker thread because he is a Vandersteen dealer.

If the Revels are within driving distance go listen to them.

KEFs don't sound like Thiels either. Not even close.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"DrJ
A pre owned pair of Vandersteen 3A Sigs also has its drivers wired in phase like the Thiels and can perform superbly in that size room. Why other folks are recommending speakers with outta phase mid ranges for you is beyond me.
JohnnyR"

I understand why you would say that given that the Vandersteen's are time and phase correct like the Thiels, but if you read the OP's description of what type of sound he is looking for I'm not sure that the 3's would be the best choice. I just don't think they sound that similar. In all fairness to Vandersteen, though, they are very transparent, and if the OP was willing to buy some other components as well, I think it would be possible to get much closer to the Thiel's sound. I may be wrong, but it looks like the OP just wants to buy speakers.

"Vandersteens don't sound like Thiels, but that's Johnny's response to every speaker thread because he is a Vandersteen dealer."

I really don't think thats the case here. He also has many other brands of speakers besides Vandersteen. He could just as easily recommend something else. Also, its looks like the OP doesn't live anywhere near in Audio Connection and would probably not be in his territory anyway.
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