Thiel 3.6's - Interest??
BDT
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So, I'm jonesing for some SDA's again.
To that end, gotta thin the herd.
I've got a pair of black Thiel 3.6's.
The good: These are no joke destination speakers. I love 'em. Probably the best all around speaker I've had here at the Rancho de No Concerno. Open and airy. Transparent. Definition and imaging all in spades. Bass? Oh, heck yes.
The bad. These are 5/6 of 10. They are black cabs have some rash and one of the drivers has a wrinkle in it. I've discussed with a guy from Thiel....can't remember his name....I was going to send it for a rebuild but he's assured me that it's fine. The grills are fussy to install so I don't ever take them off. From the listening position though, they look good and sound amazing.
So, keeping cosmetics in mind.....I'm thinking 700. (the market seems to be ~1500)
No way I'm shipping these so come pick 'em up and I can audition them for you and ply you with lunch. I'm willing to deliver a reasonable distance as well. You buy lunch.
I reside in Charleston SC.....(sorry about that)
Thoughts?
BDT
PS...for an even grand, I could be persuaded to let you leave with a pair of Quad 988's and a bottle of good Scotch.....one of the the 988's would require repair....
To that end, gotta thin the herd.
I've got a pair of black Thiel 3.6's.
The good: These are no joke destination speakers. I love 'em. Probably the best all around speaker I've had here at the Rancho de No Concerno. Open and airy. Transparent. Definition and imaging all in spades. Bass? Oh, heck yes.
The bad. These are 5/6 of 10. They are black cabs have some rash and one of the drivers has a wrinkle in it. I've discussed with a guy from Thiel....can't remember his name....I was going to send it for a rebuild but he's assured me that it's fine. The grills are fussy to install so I don't ever take them off. From the listening position though, they look good and sound amazing.
So, keeping cosmetics in mind.....I'm thinking 700. (the market seems to be ~1500)
No way I'm shipping these so come pick 'em up and I can audition them for you and ply you with lunch. I'm willing to deliver a reasonable distance as well. You buy lunch.
I reside in Charleston SC.....(sorry about that)
Thoughts?
BDT
PS...for an even grand, I could be persuaded to let you leave with a pair of Quad 988's and a bottle of good Scotch.....one of the the 988's would require repair....
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where do you live...
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fixed it...thanks!
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EndersShadow wrote: »
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Glad you reside in SC. Any closer and I would be tempted to make a road trip.
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It's not that bad of a roadtrip! From Indy, I'll even upgrade you to a steak dinner!
A buddy of mine has family in Indianapolis and it's a 10hr ride for him.....heck, DAGLJAM6 and I did a round trip to north Jersey and back nonstop to pick up a pair of Quads.
BDT -
I have a pair of CS2.3's that I will never part with. And Im not that far from you. Near Augusta, GA.--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
EndersShadow wrote: »
Enabler!
Yup lol....
Although depending on the route you take to Iowa with the uhaul soon you could maybe Polkie Express them for @indyhawg lol..
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IMHO, the 3.6's are miles ahead of the 2.3's, even though the 2.3's are newer. I don't remember the exact number of years the 3.6's ran, but it was a VERY long time because Jim had so much trouble coming up with a better design in their size range. When he did, the 3.7's became his flagship.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout. -
I've listened to the 2.2's and the 3.6's are a horse of a different color. Truth to tell...while I've not heard the 2.3's, I just never really loved the 2.2's.
Big step up for not a lot of coin.....hint hint.
BDT -
I messaged you BDT. I love my 2.3's. Curious how much better the 3.6's are.--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
Just sent you one back man.......
Another thought....come listen to them. Augusta to CHS is a couple hr drive (down 78 through the country is nice....stop at the natural spring in Blackville). I'll buy lunch....if you don't love 'em, you are out a day of your life.
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If they are a fraction better than my 2.3's, I'm sure I'd love them.
I would. But you are 4 hours away. And I don't trust my old Nissan Frontier to make that round trip to be honest.--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
El Bumpo. Back on market.
With the 2.3tl’s....something has to go...
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
I want these so bad. They're a long time dream of mine, but I am trying to save for this house and have already spent too much on a turntable. GLWTS
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One, where are you and two, I could be talked into a payment arrangement.....these don’t have to move tomorrow....I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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Fiddlesticks! I'm 19 hours one way
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Toledo, OH. But, I have family in North Carolina.
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Like I said, I'm pretty flexible and am willing to hold them for awhile.....I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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I do believe that I have come to a gentleman's agreement to move this along...thanks for playing!I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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I was trapped in an indecisive whirlpool of yes no maybe until your sweet words just released me from my conundrum.....
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