Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?

Larry,

I agree, I did not think they were bright. I thought they were the most balanced speaker I have heard. I also do not think they need tubes to sound expectable (or their best). They seem to need power and tubes just seem like a waist when you get into high power. If someone has lots of money to through at high power (good) tube amps, they most likely would be looking at more expensive speakers. Just my opinion of corse, enjoy the music.

Hey James63,

You pointed me to the Thiels CS3.7 back in Feb 2009 in an Audiogon thread. Thanks for the info. I will be getting this speaker to Enjoy the Music.

Yyz,

Good to hear you liked them. I was ready to buy a pair about 6 months ago but my wife got laid off... and is still out of work (CPA). But I still plan to buy a pair as soon as she is working (holding onto my cash rigtt now).

Be sure to let us know your what you think of them. I hear they take a good 200-500 hours to break in and sound balanced.

I have heard them both and in one respects the Thiel 3.7 is better as a point source.
If you invest $3k for the pair if SVS sealed 13 subs for way under $15k total
You have solid low bass the last 1/2 octave is the only weakpoint
On the Thiels,also if you need to play music constantly over 100 db
The Wilson would be better. And your amplifier needs to be high current
With a little character ,not to neutral.they are both excellent speakers
The Thiel even with powered subs is still $10k less. The Thiels are one of the best values per dollar on the market.

One thing I forgot to mention the New Coda 340wpc integrated is an excellent
Match for either speaker ,and some 650wpc into a 4 ohm load and tons of
Current on demand over 125amps peak .