[lextek]

OK. I have a nice set up going here. I have an Arcam FMJ-33, Krell 400xi, Thiel 2.4s. Throw in the Airtunes and Airport express. I have never music sound this good. I had the 1.6s and they sounded a little thin. Man these 2.4s are truly awesome. My wife hates the way they look. I might need some help here. I know this has nothing to do with headphones. I'm not done, believe me! The feeling that comes out of this speaker system through the the Arcam is awesome.

 

[jefemeister]

I love the 2.4. The Thiel CS line is in the running for my next pair of speakers. I've hung out with some of the Thiel guys and I am thoroughly convinced that they are among the best in the industry. It's kind of strange that you don't hear about them as mcuh.

 

[lextek]

I am so impressed by 2.4s. They blow the 1.6s away that I previously owned. I would say they soujnd like Grados with Senheisser bass.

 

[D-EJ915]

Amen to Thiel Audio! I can't understand why your wife wouldn't like them though? Thiel is one of the more high-end fashion conscious-oriented makers? I always though they looked sexy...maybe it's the silver drivers.

 

[bozebuttons]

I like Thiel speakers, haven't heard the 2.4s yet.I have owned the 3.5s,2.2s,2.3s
all good value for the money.

 

[chadbang]

Thiels or Vandersteens are going to be my next speaker. They have that clean, open, no bulls#it midrange I love in my Spica. I always liked Thiels, even the earliest ones. I think I once even heard some .5s, if that is correct. I'm always on the look out for some used 3.6. Stand those babies some distance from the rear wall and their soundstage is DEEP. I've got to listen to some 2.4s!

 

[Tuberoller]

It's funny how serious headphone listeners flock to certain speakers like Theils,Vandersteens,Von Shweikerts,Green Mountain and other time and phase correct speakers. I tried to explain this to Tyll a while back and I don't think he agreed but take a look at the speaker choices of headphone listeners.

Anyway,I like the 2.4s only whend riven by a powerful solid state amp. I have never heard these,the 2.3 or 1.6 sound good with tubes.

 

[ooheadsoo]

I wish I could A/B these speakers some day and pit them against my mbow1s. Btw, green mountain just released the Callista: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/v...asc&highlight=

 

[Gariver]

I have a pair of Galante Buckinghams, and I use them with SET amplifiers, esp Welbourne Labs Laurels 300B. These horn speakers weigh 101lbs each, and they do 100db/watt. That means you need just a few watts to play music fairly loud.

 

[JohnnyCougar]

Man, if that isn’t one nice setup! What finish is your cabinets on the 2.4s? Did you get the black, or silver with 400xi, and FMJ-33? :speakers

 

[cpw]

Yeah, my uncle, who can afford any speakers he wants, just did a whole-house audio system w/ Bryston amps, massive hard drive, Scout, etc. and he chose the Thiels too. He was very impressed and I can't wait to hear them myself.
CPW

 

[lextek]

OK. The wife nixed the 2.4s, too big for the livingroom! So I went with the 1.6s. Had to loose the outriggers, WAF. What is the best for speaker to hardwood floors? Spikes with something under them or a rubber type foot?
The 1.6s give up a little on the bottom the the 2.4s, but image like crazy!

 

[viator122]

Looks like you've furnished that room with a minimalist philosophy in mind.

 

[D-EJ915]

Lextek...time to get some gerG-styled subwoofers in there! (not really) ...seriously though, get a sub for more action-packed music

...well...if the bass isn't that great for you.

lol, if your wife hates towers, she'd loathe the half-stack I want to make

(for guitar if you didn't know, 4*12" speakers...)

 

[lextek]

Quote:

Originally Posted by viator122 Looks like you've furnished that room with a minimalist philosophy in mind.

There is a leather chair that sits in the corner when not listening. The other side has a chair, two tables and a sofa.