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Do Thiel Audio CS3.7 Rock?

I currently have Esoteric MG20 speakers and while these are great on some types of music they really don't rock, just sound a bit too polite.

I hear a lot of good things about Theil CS3.7 speakers but more than a few reviewers mention the lack of bass. As it's difficult to get a demonstration here in the Netherlands I would need to go to the UK so some advance tips would be appreciated.

Chosen speakers would be paired with an Ayre V-5xe amp with K-5xeMP pre and Marantz Pearl CD player.

Thanks

Zekezebra (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-06-11

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11-06-11 All the thiel speakers i have heard are too bright for me; i ... Stanwal

11-06-11 I disagree with stanwal, i have heard the 3.7's many times ... Kennyt

11-06-11 The best speakers for rock and also classical and jazz to my ... Stereo5

11-06-11 The thiel 3.7s are not bright to me. they do rock, and i hav ... Tom_hankins

11-06-11 Zekezebra, why don't you try adding a sub or two, to your c ... Danielk141

11-06-11 I think you can do better for that kind of money. Soundcomponents

11-06-11 Thiel 3.7's, which i own, are speakers for those who prize t ... Teeshot

11-07-11: Zekezebra
In Europe I can get the B&W 802 Diamond for about the same price as Theil and know these do rock. I have never heard GamuT speakers but they are a bit more expensive. Has anyone else heard them. I'm trying to get a short list before going to audition as it would probably be in the UK as prices are lower there.US speaker like Wilson and Vandersteen are stupid money here
Zekezebra (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-07-11 I also toyed with the idea of adding a couple of subs, possi ... Zekezebra

11-07-11 I finally heard a pair of 3.7s at rmaf last month, driven by ... Rufipennis

11-08-11 A local buddy of mine has a pair and he listens to mainly dy ... Samzx12

11-08-11 Said before, but worth repeating. jim thiel told me, back in ... Lrsky

11-08-11 While thiel's might not be the last word in "punch" ... Unsound

11-08-11 Ayre and thiels are a good combination. thiels seem bright ... Stringreen

11-09-11 I agree with stringreen that the thiels need great partnerin ... Analogheaven

11-09-11 I have to agree with stingreen. b&w's seem dead and flat to ... Samzx12

11-09-11 Does anyone think the thiel 3.7 would mate well with an edge ... Rgs92

11-10-11 I imagine it could. the choice of pre might be very importa ... Unsound

11-10-11 I tried my best to love the thiel 3.7 and i have the uptmost ... Kiwi_1282001

11-10-11 Thanks unsound. yep, had a pass x350 many years ago. brillia ... Rgs92

11-11-11 The cs2.4 is an insane bargain with the proper amp and room. ... Velocityofhue