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What speaker after Thiel 7.2?

I'm not unhappy with my speakers, but I'm curious about what else is out there. My question is directed to those who owned (or very seriously considered) the 7.2s as to what they moved on to and their assessment of the change. Particularly, are you happy or regretful? What does your speaker do that the Thiels didn't do? What did the Thiels do that your current speaker doesn't do? Of course, those that went to a speaker costing considerably more should maintain some perspective.

Budget would be under 20k new (although would listen to speakers up to 30k), and listening room is 18x16 with an open-floor layout. This means that the speakers have no side-walls, are spaced 9 feet apart, and listening position is at 12 ft. Main priorities would be for a full-range speaker that images clearly, accurately, with a realistic soundstage, and good reliability/customer service.

Thanks,
Rob
rtn1

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david99
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The Thiel 3.6 is being replaced with the new 3.7
I have no other details.
david99
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Cinematic_systems-Most dealers that post here DISCLOSE they are dealers.
You sell the ATC speaker line,dont you???
Also,by your own admission,you dispise Thiel as you couldnt sell them,while other dealers were pushing them out the door.
Did you lose (taken away) the Thiel line due to poor sales?
Be honest now!
david99
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"to think you could own a $14000.00 speaker and if not set up perfectly its dumpable"
Im sure Rtn1 doesnt have them set up 'perfectly'but only found that proper speaker placement can have a profound effect on the sound.
What speaker doesnt benefit from being set up properly?
Are your ATC's immune to speaker placement?
I bet your ATC's can be set up facing away from you,1 speaker 8 feet and the other 12 feet away from your listening position and sound FAB!!
To Hell with speakers that need proper speaker placement to sound their best!!

Your dealership is getting some free advertising here for your ATC's..why dont you list them and sell them instead of brag about them??
david99
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Chuck-You wouldnt want the 7.2's
Cinematic-Systems doesnt like them.
david99
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Cinematic_systems-I accept your demo offer (again)
david99
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Lrsky-The 3.7 is in the works.
Thiel only builds ~ one 3.6 per month now.
Now is the time for a change..
Im hoping to snag a used pair of 3.6's when the 3.7's are released and 3.6 owners sell off thiers to upgrade.
The prices of used 3.6's are out of my league right now,but I hope this will change in time with the release of the new speaker.

Cinematic-I want to audition your speakers.
What inhibiting strings are attached?
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