Comments on Thiel CS2's?

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3 total messages Started by Marc Dionne Sun, 24 Jan 1993 20:25

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Author: Marc Dionne
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 20:25

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I have been looking at speakers lately and have found almost 
nothing acceptable in my price range. However, I have now found a
pair of Thiel CS2's used for what seems like an incredible price.
Note that these are not the new CS2 2's, but rather their
predecessor model, and are several years old to boot.

I have not yet listened to them, and would like some general
comments. My highest priority is an accurate midrange - I'm very
fussy about this, and cannot tolerate any boxiness, thinness, or
other coloration. The rest of the range of the speaker should be 
tonally very accurate, as well, but I am willing to forgive some 
slight muddiness in the bass. Soundstaging is a secondary
consideration, not nearly as important as tonal accuracy.

Are Thiel speakers generally dependable? Are they going to break 
as soon as I get them home? What kind of power is required to
drive these babies?

Thanks,
Marc
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Re: Comments on Thiel CS2's?

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Author: Ryo Inoue
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 00:32

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I friend of mine just bought a pair of used CS2s for $900.
The sound through his B&K ST-140 was very extended in the
highs and very detailed, but did lack some bass punch (probably
due to the amp). An amp more capable of driving them to their
potential is recommended.

ryo

Re: Comments on Thiel CS2's?

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Author: Lester Waters
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 20:29

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I have a pair of Thiel CS3.6s and they are nothing short
of FANTASTIC.  Very accurate and not thin.  I have
listened to the CS2s (the newer ones) and found them
to be significantly better than anything in the same
price range. Go listen to the CS2s -- you won't be
disappointed!

Thiel also stands behind their products like I've never
seen any other company.  I had a midrange driver problem
and they sent me a replacement THE NEXT DAY - no questions
asked. 

Alsmost the only time I've ever seen used Thiels for sale
is when that person is moving up to another pair of Thiels.
Good luck!

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