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Thiel Cs 3.6. Outdated?

I went to a shop yesterday, bought myself a very nice Mccormack DNA 0.5 used. Anyway, the salesman had a Thiel 3.6 used for sale, the "claimed" price was $3300, here in Brazil high-end is very expensive so do not be freaked out by the price tag. I can talk the guy out to $2500, I believe, not less.

Anyway, I was very impressed with these speakers, the bass was so good... I'd never ask for more if I get these. I was wondering what is you guys take on it. Is it outdated? Are there better bang for the buck stuff out there? Will I get a comparable result with a bookshelf Dynaudio+ Rel Strata II subwoofer?
jmabe
a_hayman
43 posts
 
Jmabe,
I have owned a pair of 3.6's for almost nine years, and since then, I have made several improvements to my system, and each change has been readily audible. I have found the 3.6's to be so good as to justify any system upgrade that I can afford to make; I don't see my system outgrowing them for a long time. Just be aware that they will mercilessly reveal any shortcomings upstream, so select your other components carefully. Good luck! -- Alan
unsound
6,115 posts
 
The 3.6's are still be being made. A new 3 series is rumoured to be in the works. Some people claim that Thiel's older works (the 3.6's probably being the last) with individual instead of concentric drivers were/are his best. The 3.6's may be available for less money once the new 3 series comes to be. As for me I think they are still very competetive with anything near their price. Do keeep in mind they are fussy about amplification!
subaruguru
1,353 posts
 
Great speakers, especially given the "marriage" requirements of proper room-loading, are probably the least datable link in the chain. If your amp can provide sufficient current into 2 ohms AND they sound great in YOUR room, get 'em, and don't worry about the evolutionary curve of concentric driver research, which is more important in HT than 2ch stereo anyway....
drubin
3,240 posts
 
>more important in HT

Why do you say that, Ernie?
ejliu
109 posts
 
I also used to own a pair as well. Great speakers and drop dead gorgeous bird-eye maple finish.

Very difficult to drive as well. I used Aragon 4004mk2, Levinson 23.5 and Levinson 333. I think McCormack DNA-1 will work as well. Not sure about 0.5 though. It might be tough for a mid size room.
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