Thiel cs 3.6


Hi ALL,
I am looking to buy a pair of 3.6's and have run across a pair that to me seem pretty rough. The price is $650 the problems are: both tweeters are dented, one mid has nicks in the face, one woofer cone is dented, one binding post needs small repair or replace, cabinets are good with scuffs that can be cleaned up, the thiel logo on the fronts are both ruined. Will the dents in the cones cause problems? I believe I can clean up and repair cosmetic issues to make them look nice ( they are in the black finish ) Would this be a good deal-good price, or would you just avoid?
Also, would my Halo A21 drive these well?
Thanks, Tracy
takgt

Showing 2 responses by pubul57

Your amp can definitely drive them, but I would avoid a speaker with dented drivers. Now if you can audition them and they sound fine to you, $650 is pretty good for a speaker of this quality. Can you own them without worrying that the dents in the drivers are affecting the dispersion and accuracy of sound?
I agree there are other SS amps (and for this speaker they almost have to be SS)that might work even better with this speaker (it deserves a lot of high-quality power), but in the context of a someone who is paying $650 for speakers, it is unlikely those amps would be under consideration. The Halo should have enough power and current to handle the 3.6s "well enough". I would follow the advice of a previous poster; send the Thiels to to the factory for inspection; or hold off till you find a unit in better condition.