Try to run this speakers with right amplification and then come back ! (Dob)
I own the CS 2.4 and I drive them with two Parasound Halo JC1's and Dob is right .. listen the Thiels with the right amp and you 'll understand why they could be a very good speaker.
I like Cardas Golden Reference (speaker cables) in my setup but I had good result even with the Analysis Plus Big Silver Ovals.
Thiels like amperes and cables that can carry lotsa them.
My cent!