Thiel Model 2


Have any of you ever owned, or heard, the Thiel Model 2 speaker (not the CS2)? If so, how did you think they sounded, and how demanding were they of the amplifier used with them?

This was one of the earliest models Thiel produced, back around 1976, prior to his designing phase aligned speakers. It was a ported bookshelf speaker, roughly 19"H x 11"W x 9.5"D, with a 6.5" driver and a 1" cloth dome tweeter.

Later Thiels appear to have a reputation for being excellent speakers but being difficult to drive, because they have unusual impedance curves and make heavy demands on amplifiers. Does anybody know whether this was also true of the early Model 2s?
02pete
Steven,
I frankly do not.
THIEL's new owners should be able to reference this for you, though.
Sorry for the delay in answering, I just now came back.
Best of luck.
LARRY

Hi. I found out that the drivers are all audax. Hope this helps anyone who was wondering. Thanks

BTW my model 02 say made in Canada. I don't know who made them for thiel but they are identical in every way to the ones made in the usa right down to stickers and the black walnut finish. Curious   I tried to post a photo but dont seem to be able to. If anyone would like I can forward pics