I recall the THIEL as being voiced closely to the Dynaudios.
Jim, during the early years sourced or had made to his specs, drivers from them, as I recall.
The Dynaudios are very flat. Maybe a little thin in the midbass, (or maybe I just like a little bump in the 60HZ region to 'sweeten the sound'.
Taste is so critical in these decisions obviously.
The Ariels I've heard place the soundstage at the face of the speaker and to the rear. I prefer a more forward (I call it halographic, some would say colored or incorrect), soundstage.
Good luck in your search. Take your time--to me part of the fun is the chase.
Best,
Larry
Jim, during the early years sourced or had made to his specs, drivers from them, as I recall.
The Dynaudios are very flat. Maybe a little thin in the midbass, (or maybe I just like a little bump in the 60HZ region to 'sweeten the sound'.
Taste is so critical in these decisions obviously.
The Ariels I've heard place the soundstage at the face of the speaker and to the rear. I prefer a more forward (I call it halographic, some would say colored or incorrect), soundstage.
Good luck in your search. Take your time--to me part of the fun is the chase.
Best,
Larry