Thanks Unsound and well done as I know you have been a Thiel enthusiast like myself for many years. I might add that all Thiels have 2 things in common, slopped baffles and first order crossovers.
What each model has that is different besides the obvious size of the box is different driver design. Jim Thiel went to a coaxial tweeter/midrange where they are housed together. I believe it started with the 7.2 and then went to the CS6. All the .4 and .7's have this design albeit with new technologies.
I prefer the older design in the CS3.6 and CS5i. I own both the 3.6 and CS6 and prefer the 3.6 because I believe the midrange is more upfront and engaging. I believe it has to do with the coaxial design. The three legacy speakers that seem to be hot now are the 2.4, 2.7, and the 3.7, which was Jim's last design.
As Unsound says there are many Thiel enthusiasts here with a lot of hands on experience so you will get some good input. One thing we all agree on is our disappointment with the direction of the new owners.
What each model has that is different besides the obvious size of the box is different driver design. Jim Thiel went to a coaxial tweeter/midrange where they are housed together. I believe it started with the 7.2 and then went to the CS6. All the .4 and .7's have this design albeit with new technologies.
I prefer the older design in the CS3.6 and CS5i. I own both the 3.6 and CS6 and prefer the 3.6 because I believe the midrange is more upfront and engaging. I believe it has to do with the coaxial design. The three legacy speakers that seem to be hot now are the 2.4, 2.7, and the 3.7, which was Jim's last design.
As Unsound says there are many Thiel enthusiasts here with a lot of hands on experience so you will get some good input. One thing we all agree on is our disappointment with the direction of the new owners.