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Thiel 1.5's vs, 2.2's? Any thoughts?

I am thinking of getting a used pair of Thiels. The 1.5 have gotten stunning reviews, as have the 2.2's. I really hope someone out there with some experience with both will guide me as to which would be the best of those two-it seems like they command similar prices on the used market. I occasionally like to listen to music fairly loud, so I thought of the two the 2.2 might be the better suited for me. I'm of the Naim fold; I could power either speaker with either a NAP 250 or 2x135's, so I think I have adequate power. Thanks, Goforth
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Depending on your listening preferences, you may very well want a sub with either the 1.5's or the 2.2's. I know I would. With that in mind, you may want to factor in the price of a good sub (say, a used REL). I would prefer the 1.5's with a sub to the 2.2's without one. Of course, if they are both selling for about the same price, then this might not be an issue. Just be sure to get a high quality, musical sub.

You may want to e-mail Shari at Thiel to get her take on your dilemma. She has been very helpful with my questions, even on used and discontinued gear.

FWIW, I also think that the CS.5's with a good sub can rival many larger systems. Those little .5's are great.

Tom.
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