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Thiel CS 2.2 Speakers... What you all think?

So I'm putting together a system and there are some  Thiel CS 2.2 speakers in mint condition for $800 in my area. What do you all think of the speakers and the price? I really appreciate the feedback and any considerations I may have for them. I have an Outlaw 5 channel amp and a Marantz pre-amp. Currently running some Klipsch Heresy II speakers. 

Would these be a great upgrade? TY to the community for helping me.
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jon_5912
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My first Thiels were the 2.2s and I consider them the best audio bargain I've ever gotten.  I think you should at least try them.  I don't know how they compare to the Heresys but they are great for the money.  Slightly warm, punchy, smooth, and sound great in a typical room.  
jon_5912
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Having lived with the 2.2s for a long time I have to say that they aren't remotely bright.  I'm not an Atkinson hater at all but he doesn't know how to measure Thiels.  The first-order crossovers make them harder to measure.  There may be some Thiel models that are on the bright side but the 2.2s are not among them.  At $800 the 2.2s are an obscene bargain.
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