Thiel 1.5's with sound anchor stands?

Oops, I should have clarified that I thought the stock Sound Anchors were too high for MY situation, which is why I suggested experimenting with the books.

Your speakers, having 6db per octave crossovers have a very limited vertical listening window where the output of the drivers sums correctly and is maximally time coherent. Experimentation is the key here both with raising the speakers off of the floor and with tilt back. Having lived with the speakers I believe that the "revealing nature" of the speaker is, in fact a resonance in the metal woofer that is not nocked down fast enough by the slow roll out 6db crossover. It was very clearly shown in the Stereophile review. Interestingly, though I find this coloration unbearable and the midrange quite colored, a good friend of mine was never sensitive to it and loved the other glorious things that the speakers did unhindered by this. That's why they make all of those different brands of speakers.

Thanks to all who have responded to my question! I really appreciate the information and opinions, they have been very helpful. I am upgrading to a Proceed AVP, hoping that might also help taming these speakers. I'm trying to balance 80/20 Audion with Home theater, having only one good room for this, so it has been a learning experience. I have left an e-mail for Sound Anchors to learn more about height and their opinions as well. Will keep trying and thanks again for the responses. Brett