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We have about 25 musicians (good ones)in a test lately were we tried Thiel MCS 1 vs. Revels Studio (we used Bag End Sub's with the Thiels), and we found the following: about 23 of all musicians thought that Thiel's were more timbre accurate and much more better overall performers than the more expensive and overhyped Revel counterparts. Maybe Jim needs a larger bribe budget for those golden eared reviewers, but real audiophiles know that Thiel doesn't play that game. What's your take?
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Owned a used pair of CS-3s for years. I found them to be incredibly revealing and they imaged wonderfully well. Unfortunately, I found them a bit fatiguing, especially on bad recordings. I decided to sell them (too cheaply!). I really regret it.
And they provide first rate customer service, as well. As an example: one day one of my tweeters just stopped working for no apparent reason. I called Shari in customer service. She said to send it back to them and if it turned out to be defective, they'd replace it for free. Guess what? They replaced it for free.I lost the bi-wire jumpers--they replaced them for free.
All in all, a class act.
Yes, outstanding speakers. I just wish that they are a little easier to drive so I do not have to buy a more powerful amp.
Yes...Thiel makes a terrific speaker - fast, balanced, open, good soundstage etc. My comments below refers to the MCS1 & 2.3.My only critique (and minor ones at that) are:
1. The Thiels do not image as deep, high or layered as some speakers
2. The bass is tight and tunefull - but not the low, low notes (35Hz)
3. The binding posts are of mediocre quality
4. The spiking is also of mediocre qualityStill the best sounding non-planar speaker under $4,000. Jim Thiel is above the dirty politics of review payola - but alas, he (and Keith Herron) are a dying breed.
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