Thiel Owners

I drive from NY to Boston to pick up my first pair of 3.5's for $850,  my second and current pair of 3.5's found me in deep New Jersey, but at $350 who am I to kvetch?

For my next upgrade into Thiel I will allocate a 5 hour trip, 10 both ways. 

They're worth it. Don't want nuthin' to happen to 'em when and if such an opportunity arises. 

PS:  I spoke with Rob at Thiel this afternoon regarding the suggestion made by unsound to modify my 3.5's equalizers - I have two - into balanced mono units.  While I'm still keen on going there eventually I'm putting the project on the back burner for now. 

I hasten to add that he is an absolute gentleman and it's very reassuring that those of us here can continue to have our legacy Thiels serviced. 
This serves only to make our purchases of them an even better investment - which they are. 

My speakers are smiling at me...

I almost bought a pair of CS2.3 but the owner doesn't have the original boxes therefore I'm leary to have them shipped in a different boxes. If I don't like them it's tough to sell without original their original boxes. Did you have a chance to audition 2.3 before buying your 2.4? What's the differences between the two do you know? thx.

I say you go back and pony up the extra 100 . Be done . Life is short . 

You are damn right jafant.

Patience is a virtue, especially, in this hobby.

Happy Listening!

Well i guess this pair was not for me, second offer also not accepted by only 100€.
I gave my best offer, i guess i will have to be more patient and wait for another pair to pop out.

Hang in there- thieliste.

First offer not accepted.

Anyone else wish to share their story?

thieliste - I drove about six hours each way when I picked up my 2.7's. 
Well worth it in my view, but everyone thought I was crazy.
Anyone have tales to tell on lengths they were willing to go to get theirs?
I think someone mentioned a shipping nightmare in this thread somewhere....

Hope you get the thing(s) in which you seek.

Happy Listening!

I made an offer to the guy, let's wait see if he accepts.

Excellent discussion today -gentlemen.

keep us posted- thieliste.  Happy Listening!

He is using an Accuphase A45 to drive them.

I have to see with the owner if he can lower the price a bit because if we came to an agreement i would have an 11h drive to go pick them up.
Luckily i'm equiped with a van.

The CS 7.2s i'm looking at is a 2004 model with the composite epoxy baffle and not the concrete one.
The owner is second owner since 2004.

OK, best of luck to you on whatever you ultimately decide upon.

Yes i prefer not to use a sub, rather have a medium size room with good treatment and plenty of clean bass.

LOL, I knew you already preferred the 7.2's over the 5i's, what I was going to offer for consideration is something else you've already said you weren't interested in.
Perhaps using Thiel's own SS3 subwoofer(s) instead of also getting the 7.2's would be a consideration. You'd get the same benefit of deeper bass, greater dynamic range, with less strain and greater ease. All the while putting less strain on your main amplification, and easier bass integration into your given room.
Just a thought.
BTW, the amplifier demands (if chosen with an appropriate amount of leeway) isn't really all that much different between these models.

No relationship to the seller:
No knowledge of this particular unit:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/subwoofers-thiel-audio-ss-3-2016-12-30-home-theater-10549-mount-ki...

I already decided that i would prefer the 7.2s over the 5is if i was going to buy a legacy Thiel.

Rotate them both in the same listening room.
Therefore i would need to make the right choice of amp because the 7.2s are harder to drive.

Theiliste, May I ask if you plan to use the 3.7's and the 7.2's in different rooms, or rotate them in and out of service in the same room?

Dave it's just that i would like to have one of the bigger legacy Thiels for my future dedicated listening room, i would be using both the 3.7s and 7.2s as my reference speakers.
Problem is that 7.2s are very rare on the used market now days.
The last time i saw a pair for sale was in 2015.
My room size should be around 15x21x10 with serious room treatment.

Guys i saw a pair of CS 7.2s for sale in amberwood finish mint conditions at $4K, should i be crazy and pull the trigger ? lol

Well if at Thiel they still have some spare spikes left then i can order them through my distributor.

I see. thieliste

If you have a local Thiel dealer, this may be another avenue to pursue.
Keep me posted.  Happy Listening!

There are no outriggers for the CS 1.5 just 3 thin spikes that are screwed underneath the speakers.
I bent 2 of them last year when i dropped one of the speakers on the floor.
Yes i will e-mail Rob, thanks.

Keep me posted and Happy Listening!

thieliste,

are the spikes from the original Outriggers?

Consult Rob at Thiel in Kentucky. info@thiel.com

Thieliste - good chance.  E-mail him at info@thiel.com

Pops or jafant do you thing Rob Gillum still carries spare parts for older Thiels like my CS 1.5s ?
I would like to find spikes for them as i broke 2 of them last year.

TY- pops

Happy Listening!

Jafant said

"I tend to agree that Thiel on the used/demo market, simply, cannot be touched for the price vs performance ratio. Add to these facts that Rob Gillum is holding it down at Thiel KY for our legacy models and it is a no-brainer."

Great point Jafant - I just bought some new stabilizer pins (spikes) for my CS 6's from Rob.

dlcockrum-

REL makes the best sub in the business. Thanks! for sharing.

Happy Listening!

Thank You! dgarretson.  Happy New Year.

Worth noting;
dgarretson (Dave) sells the Clarity Cap OEM parts/supplies for the many cross-overs that fit and upgrade our beloved Thiel loudspeakers. Again, a no-brainer!

Happy Listening!

As above-

for my own personal curiosity I want to demo both Verity Audio and Magico loudspeakers.  I would never "quit" my sweet CS 2.4SE speakers.

I tend to agree that Thiel on the used/demo market, simply, cannot be touched for the price vs performance ratio. Add to these facts that Rob Gillum is holding it down at Thiel KY for our legacy models and it is a no-brainer.

Good to see you guys-
robinbarbour, oblgny, dlcockrum

Happy Listening!

Good to see you again, pops-

Happy Listening!

To robinbarbour's statement that once you have Thiel in your system you "can't let go..."

True!

My CS 3.5's are irreplaceable. They remain the one component that I've found to be my reference source without consideration for price up or down - especially up. Can't be beat. 

Even when an opportunity and finances present themselves for a move up the Legacy models line my 3.5's won't be sold or traded - they're THAT good. 

I also have a pair of Meadowlark Kestrels at my gf's house that continue to make me happy as hell.  Pat McGinty was quite similar in many respects to Jim Thiel regarding coherency and design approach to loudspeakers and they too represent bargains on the used market. If you can find a pair for your second system by all means scoff 'em up - damn good speakers overall. 

Thiel, Pass, B. A. T.;  I'm in heaven. 

Happy new year all,  I'm gonna blast "Fanfare For The Common Man" later this afternoon. 

pops
Is sounds as though you still have the 3.6 even after you purchased your 6. I myself, have been unable to let go of my former Thiel products even after upgrading. (After all, there aren't going to be any more!) I wonder how many others can't let go...?
Are you opening the proverbial Pandora's box for a discussion of the NEW Thiel line?

Jetter said

"I have shied away from Thiels in the past because there was always their reputation (deserved or not) that they were hot on top and because of the massive clean power needed to drive them. But now that Jim is not around it seems that their is a renewed interest in the speaker, a reverence being paid t the genius."

warning:  once you put a Thiel in your system you will always have one in your system!  :^)

I have owned a 3.6 and CS 6 for many years and continue to be amazed.  And it is also a misnomer that bad recordings will run you out of the room with a Thiel.  Any system that's not balanced in a room not properly treated will do that!  

The 3.7 is a great speaker, the only con I had was the aggressive price or I would have bought one.  My wife wanted to buy them for my 50th birthday.  I thought it was a great idea!   I spent a lot of time auditioning the 3.7 but could not go for 14K since I was so satisfied with my 3.6 and had the CS6 in my sights.  

The legacy Thiels are among the best values in audio - another consideration to get into the Thiel line - on second thought, all the high end ones are legacies - I mean prior to the dot 7's.