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Re: Thoughts on Thiel 03a speakers?

Posted by krisjan (R) on July 13, 2006 at 12:27:01

In Reply to: Thoughts on Thiel 03a speakers? posted by centaurus3200 on July 13, 2006 at 10:45:18:

I ownwd a pair of these speakers in the early 1980's (my first "audiophile" set of speakers). I assume you know that for optimum results (i.e. mostly bass response), they require the use of an active equalizer (comes with the speakers) between the pre and power amps. After living with them for a few years, I got frustrated with the sizzly high end so I actually swapped out the tweeters with a different one with somewhat lower sensitivity. That change did improve the top end a bit but it launched me on my own speaker design and building quest that led me to showing my Shannonbrooke Model 1's at the 1986 Chicago CES. Sold some pairs of that speaker (a full range, time and phase coherent design using 1st order crossovers)and another less costly model before giving up (could not devote the time to the hobby with a full time job and all). Today I listen very contentedly to my new pair of Vandersteen 3A Sigs.

If you do pick these up, please post your thoughts. I'd be interested in seeing how you think they compare to today's speakers. My verdict - too bright for real music!
Mark

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