Thiel Owners

Rosami and Jon and all - Yes, there are various new crossovers and yes, what is being learned on the 2.4, 2.2, 1.6 and PowerPoint all applies directly to the 3.6. And I have a pair of 3.6s on hand.

My present work includes developing my measurement and listening systems to apply the required rigor to the upgrades.
Regarding your questions of purchase, I can make no comment until the Thiel Audio bankruptcy settles.

Thiel used Jantzen and ERSE wire coils as equivalents.I have ERSE foils on hand and some Jantzen Wax on order.I will compare them directly, but not yet.

I definitely look forward to your impression of the two coils.  

no reply expected TomT..but I for one hope that w bankruptcy closure comes the return of the vaunted Thiel Audio name to you !!! my great hope, as these things go...

Thanks Tom. 

i anxiously look forward to hearing more from you regarding the 3.6 crossover upgrade - and results of the Thiel bankruptcy proceedings and wish you a good outcome. 

An additional question for you or one of the very knowledgeable techies in our group: if I get my drivers (tweeters/mids) rebuilt and then learn that there’s an issue with the crossovers (bad cap or whatever) that needs to be addressed, is it possible that a crossover problem could damage the newly rebuilt drivers?

Thanks. This group is the best!

Rosami - there are hypothetical failures which could damage a driver. Other DIYs here might know specifics. A feed resistor on the tweeter, or even midrange, could short rather than going open (highly unlikely). Such failures would usually be visible, as in burned parts from current overload. Look at your crossovers and if they look OK they probably are OK.

Driver failure is generally caused one of two ways:A: lead wire fatigue from long, bold useB: voice coil burn-melt from over-load, almost always associated with clipping amp.

Anyone else have thoughts?