Jim Thiel RIP | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

Yikes · Sep 18, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Jim Thiel the founder and chief designer at Thiel has passed away. One of the great speaker designers and a true gentleman. He will be missed.

ricksome · Sep 19, 2009 at 12:09 AM

Thiel = Sweet Speakers...R.I.P.

krmathis · Sep 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM

R.I.P.

Happy Camper · Sep 21, 2009 at 4:55 AM

A tip of the cap to your design of a truly great speaker. RIP

skyline889 · Sep 21, 2009 at 5:32 AM

A true legend has passed. RIP Mr. Thiel.

wuwhere · Sep 21, 2009 at 5:42 AM

An excellent speaker designer, R.I.P. Mr. Thiel.

Uncle Erik · Sep 21, 2009 at 6:33 AM

A great man and another sad loss. His genius will be missed.

chadbang · Sep 21, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Damn. That's a shame. I hope the company continues on in his honor. Always wanted Thiel, one of the few remaining to my "to own" list.