I have to ask if you did pull the plug and actually purchase them. Currently I run some Vandersteen 2CSI's but I had the opportunity to buy a set of Thiel 2.2's from someone who said he kept them in pristine condition for $500. Here's the funny thing. I had a friend pick them up as he's in San Francisco and I was going to pick them up from him when I visit my son in Silicon Valley but then, the pandemic hit and my son came back to where I am instead of staying in Silicon Valley and I have yet to drive down and pick up my speakers so not only have I never heard them but I've never actually seen them.
I tend to believe the seller who told me that I overpaid him and when my friend showed up actually gave him more than what I was owed which I gave to my friend for picking them up. I told him to go ahead and use them as they're so much better than what he has but he hasn't. At any rate, I am still really looking forward to hearing them.
I really like the Vandersteens but I was curious about the Thiels because I understand they have a better upper register. I also have a custom amp and preamp which does much better on the higher register already so I'm worried it'll be too shrill.