Thiel Owners

mr_bill

If you search this thread you’ll see a lot from me comparing the 2.7 to the 3.7s.
I owned both at the same time for a while and ultimately went with the 2.7 as it’s smaller size fit better aesthetically in my room. (Plus to my eyes the 2.7s are among the best looking speakers I’ve ever seen).

The 2.7s have the essential sound of the 3.7s, with a slightly reduced sense of scale.


Though without direct comparison to the 3.7, the 2.7s cast a really big soundstage - among the most expansive and precise as you’ll find anywhere around their size.

Pair of white 2.7s in VA
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649579278-thiel-27-speakers-rare-white-like-new/

@beetlemania,

I think a pair of 2.4s now with upcoming @tomthiel crossover or upgrade kit would be a great way to go. Thank you for the suggestion. 
Does anyone know the status of this or when will be ready?

@altx, I’n the past I’ve run CS2’s with a few different amps including amongst others the B&K ST 140 and closer to your EX-442, the B&K M 200’s. The M200’s are really nice. I am not familiar with the Sim intergrated. I do know that the Sim amps have over the years garnered mixed reviews. I’d be concerned about resale value with the Sim. The CS 2’s are especially easy to drive Thiel speakers. But, their sonic nature requires special consideration. The ported bass can be a bit bloomy and the upper midrange to lower treble can become a bit forward and hard if not carefully matched to appropriate upstream components. You’d be mistaken if you were to assume from the above that I don’t care for them. They are IMHO one of the high end’s greatest speaker values. With all that said I’m not sure that a move to the Sim would be an improvement, and perhaps even a step back from your B&K. I strongly suggest you audition with your speakers before making a move.

mr-bill

I spent several weeks auditioning the 3.7 vs the 2.7 speakers using a collection of my classical CDs.

Like prof, I ended up getting the 2.7 speakers, but added a SmartSub SS2.2 to extend the bass. 

IMO, both the 3.7 and the 2.7 needed bass extension, and the subwoofer solved the problem.   I'm a very happy camper.

Agree with prof on the 2.7 soundstage.