Thiel Owners


Guys-

I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!

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jafant

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ronkent
Have you consulted Rob Gillum? Perhaps he can shed a little light on your query.  It is an interesting situation. Keep us posted as you find answer(s).
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Good to see you - tomthiel

Thank You for reaching out to Rob for further information/explanation on the driver query. Hope you are well and enjoying Summer.

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Good to see you  -jon_5912


Much Thanks! for sharing your blown coax history.

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catalysis

Thank You for the update. Good to read the Townshend Super Tweeter is a sonic match for 3.5 loudspeakers.

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Good to see you - ronkent

Much Thanks! for kicking off this current situation and query regarding factors that damage our drivers. 


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Outstanding! tomthiel


Thank You for participating in this thread. You know more than you think.

You provide invaluable information and assistance to us owners. Keep up the excellent work.  Happy Listening!

tomthiel

Thank You for more Thiel Audio history. I hope that you are well and enjoying upgrade projects via Hot Rod Garage. It would be interesting in hearing a comparison between Nelson's original GFA 555 vs the current replacement model. Back then, Adcom made a 565 mono block Amp as well.

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Welcome! gasman117 (Dave)


I think that you will find the CS 2.4 to become a real honey of a loudspeaker in your system.  Those older Adcom power amp(s) are still pretty good, enough so, to get you up and running. Proceed made excellent gear as well. There are repair technicians here in the U.S. for most of their products.  Keep me posted as you massage this speaker into your system/room and obtain other gear to enhance the experience.

Read over this thread from the beginning and you will find a plethora of valuable information from contributors and experts on Thiel Audio.


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Good to see you - JeffThank You for the XO information related to the CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 models.It is interesting that different designers were on board for each loudspeaker.
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Good to see you -tomthielThank You for the additional information and clarification on this matter.
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A very fine pair of products- tomthiel.Much Thanks! prof for the follow up and Phil's quote as above.  All points taken from you guys on descriptors are on-target to be sure. The CS 2.7 is sweet, certainly nowhere near dark, and represents Model 2 heritage respectfully. Whomever had a hand in the concept models CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 should feel a strong sense of pride. It would be of interest to learn the number of pairs sold on each model.  Both loudspeakers are loved by true music lovers.
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Additionally, I feel very fortunate to have had the generous opportunity to demo models 2.4, 2.4SE and 2.7 for the sake of comparison, critical listening. This shines a positive light on the great Thiel Audio dealers/retailers network prior to the conglomerate that took over soon after Mr. Jim Thiel's passing. Those business owners had such a professional disposition representing the brand.

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Thank You- tomthielfor your continued participation and contributions here. Awhile back one of the owners proposed that we list our serial numbers from our loudspeakers to gain a better idea on figures. This is open for all models from CS 3.7 to Vintage status.
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Thank You - frozentundrafor the kind words and contributions here.  Happy Listening!
Second,Bryston amps, as well as, Anthem, Classe' ,  are all sonic matches w/ Thiel loudspeakers.  Happy Listening!
ronkent
Many Thanks! for sharing your impression and thoughts owning both CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 models. I trust others can benefit from your and prof's experienced ears.
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Nice! thielrules
not too many of you guys using a SET amp out there.
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tomthiel


I really enjoy reading your posts. I, too, am a fan of the passive radiator that Jim designed. Upon my 1st demo, I was struck by its sound and presentation. Very musical indeed.


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Good to see you - oblgny


Hope you are well and enjoying Summer my NY brother.

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ronkent

back in the 80's, I discovered Mr. Julian Hirsh's writings and contributions to Stereo Review. Along w/ Audio Magazine, I read both publications until each ceased in the late 90's.  Not a bad way to begin within this hobby.


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Fascinating information- tomthiel

Thank You for your continued contributions and support here.  Always a pleasure to read more history of Thiel Audio.


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ronkent


Live every day as if it were your Last!  Other good health tips as above.

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Welcome! pwhinson
the CS 2.4 is a honey of a loudspeaker. Very easy to drive and matches gear easily. I will second Bryston gear specifically with the CS 2.4 and CS 2.4SE.  Thank You for sharing your aural experience w/ Bel Canto, Red Dragon. The 4B3 is on my must demo list. It will be fun to compare a 4B-ST/4B-SST and 4B-SST2, all of which, I have spent much time. Those sonic signatures are still ingrained in my mind.
Air, decay, space of instruments, texture and timbre are the most important characteristics portrayed by any Power amp. I look forward in reading more about you and your system.
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Good to see you - brayeagleThank You for sharing so much of your personal life and Audio journey.You have lived some kind of life, including World Travel as it pertains to music, at large. An Audiophile and refined Gentleman of our hobby at its core. May we all live and prevail to the age of 95. I would not wish to go any sooner frankly speaking.

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Welcome! silvanik


fellow Italian here, good to see you. Nice combo Thiel/McCormack. What other gear is in your system?  I look forward in reading more about you and your system, musical selections. 


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ronkent

good to see you- those PS Audio amps/pre-amps are really gaining momentum out there. Same for their transport, dac/streamer as well.

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Thanks! for sharing-  pwhinson

I would like to hear the Black Integrated as I do not have much exposure to Class D amplification products. Hope you are well and playing good music.


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