Thiel Owners

Just for kicks and because I don't absolutely have any space left in my man cave but have wanted to own a little piece of Jim Thiel's legacy. I
spent less than 2 Fraklins for a pair of CS.5. which are in very good condition for their age. It's hard to believe that such beautiful sound could be coming from a pair of speakers that look like toys! If these could sound this good, I can just imagine how the big boys sound like. Much as I long to go for the proper sized Thiels, there's just no room for them. 
Love my Mighty Mites!!

I've had the CS.5's for about two weeks now and they just continue to fascinate me. I can't help shaking my head and smile whenever I hear these lilliputians on steroid do their thing.

The sound comes out so smooth and balanced that I could listen to them for hours and not feel fatigued afterwards.

They may be the bottom of the CS line but I feel very fortunate to have these gems in the house. They were designed by Jim Thiel himself and that's what counts.

Now if I can only source a set of cheap spikes that will fit them. Their 8"x11" footprint is not exactly carpet-friendly.

TomThiel, tried to pm you but had difficulties. Will try again some other time.

jazzman7 - if those CS.5's were mine, they'll be singing not silenced in storage, lol! I love to keep my speakers busy on rotation.

And last but not least, a big elbow bump to jafant! I'm not much of a writer but hopefully my occasional musings will add a little more life to your Thiel thread. I haven't really gone through the other posts but I'm sure I'll have fun reading them. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Funny, I almost backed off from the deal when I saw how tiny the Thiels were. I knew they stood all of 8"Wx11"Dx31"H but they looked even smaller in person. But when I heard the opening notes of SD's Black Cow, I was in total disbelief. To be totally forthcoming, I read all the positive reviews so I was there ready to hear good sound but not THAT good! The.5's totally exceeded my expectations.

For perspective, I have a few pairs that are not bad-Dahlquist DQ-10's & 30i's, Vandee 2CE Sigs, Carver ALS-lll+, Snell Type A-ll , ESS AMT Tower 1's, and a few other pairs. I guess I could say I know what sounds good to my ears.

Keep listening!