Thiel Owners

vair68robert,

My 3.7 Thiels are in the Morado (red finish with deep wood grain).
They are gorgeous, though my room is done in a deliberate brown, cream and black accent, so speakers with those tones tend to sit beautifully in the room.    (I've considered having the 3.7s refinished in a room matching color if I keep them).

As for the 2.7s, a couple years ago when I was looking to buy Thiels I was deciding between used 3.7s or 2.7s.  I'd originally had a line on the 2.7s in the most expensive ebony finish.  The pictures showed just about the most beautiful speakers I've seen, and were a perfect match for my room.  But I hesitated too long and they were sold, so I moved on to purchasing the 3.7s.

When a pair of 2.7s miraculously appeared in ebony on audiogon recently I had to grab them.   And they are indeed gorgeous!  They match my room so well.

Good to see you- prof

it would be on interest to me regarding the number of pairs of both CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 were built? Glad you are enjoying both models. Very fine speakers indeed. 
Happy Listening!

vair69robert,

a follow up on your initial query about modern Thiel cross-over(s). I did send dgarretson an email a few days ago. As soon as I read a reply I will inform you. He has posted in this particular thread from the beginning. He has also posted in other threads related to Clarity Caps, SA Film Resistors and ESA parts.  He is the expert on this subject, IMO.

Happy Listening!

As above- vair68robert
The Thiel CS 2.4SE is stained in a  Maple Red Vermillion finish.
I believe Mr. Thiel coined it as a hand-rubbed lacquer. Very durable and beautiful. I am stoked that I found a pair  owned by a true audiophile.
Happy Listening!

jafant
When I talked to Rob ( last year ) at Thiel he had informed me that the veneer on the SE cost $1,000 a sheet !
Thank you for sending the e-mail because I have a feeling the Thiel will not want to get involved.

Prof 
Great finishes , I guess that my memory is getting old,
when I was looking at the prices of 3.7s there was a pair of special
finish by Gibson guitar !
The only ebony speakers that were on e-bay when I bought mine
was 1.7s , I almost bought a pair but because of the bargain price ,
but then another 3 pairs of 2.7s became available
Since I had a pair of black 2 way speakers that were given to me by a a friend and former Thiel 3.5 owner nkonor ( Norb ) about 25 years ago 
and a few upgrades later , I wanted 3 way speakers that weren't black .
As you can see I keep things for a long time 
I think that the 2.7s will be my last pair , unless I win the lotto.
Just finished my Sunday Classical music day.
Now for a little jazz to end the evening .
Rob