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Thiel CS3 Without The EQ

So what's the word on CS3's without the factory eq?
I can get a really good deal on a local pair but the guy doesn't have the eq. I don't want to have to go looking for it. Are they crap without it?
If they would sound good without is there anything in particular I should check closely for be aware of? Do they have rubber surrounds?
Any other thoughts on these would also be appreciated.
Thanks
griffinconst
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Here might be a way to get the EQ and then some:
http://cgi.ebay.com/THIEL-CS3-FLOOR-STANDING-COHERENT-LOUDSPEAKERS-/260614994081?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3caddd38a1

I have no relationship with the seller and I am not endorsing the product for sale or the seller.
unsound
7,329 posts
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Thiel-CS-3-Electronic-Bass-Equalizer-/350368579288?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5193983ed8
petemoss
1 posts
 
I had the same problem,so I called Thiel. They told to just use a normal 12 band Eq and set everything flat except any below 50K. It was amazing and you can then tweek the highs and mids to your liking. The bass really came alive.

Regards Pete
rcprince
3,073 posts
 
50K or 50 Hz? Quite a difference! I presume you meant the latter.
smileallways
6 posts
 
How about using a good subwoofer instead of an equalizer? Any experiences with using a subwoofer with CS3 or CS3.5?
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