Well, you can look at used Vandersteen 2CE Sigs or something from Meadlowlark. Both share the same time and phase correct design that Thiel uses but tend to be a little softer and warmer, ie forgiving.
Less Revealing Replacement for Thiel CS 1.2?
System does not sound musical, especially acoustic guitar, which is too "dry". Listen to 75% classical/latin guitar and the rest a mix of jazz, other classical and some pop. Use a NAD 2100pe and 1600 preamp and an Arcam 8se with Monster cable MC speaker cables and Custom House HiRez interconnects. Would like to find a replacement speaker that has a sound similar to the Thiels but more forgiving of my other equipment (and less than perfectly recorded cds) for $800-$1200. Alternatively would swap out other components with the same budget, if that is the way to go.
Room is 11 x 14. Any help appreciated.
Room is 11 x 14. Any help appreciated.