Blown CS7.2 Tweeter/midrange


I thought the 7.2 could play very loud without any problem. Although I haven't been playing extremely loud (90 db peak), one of the tweeters was blown. I am sending it back to Thiel for repair. Anyone has similar problems? I am using 200 watt mono blocks with 4 ohm setting.
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Thiel is the best for standing behind their products! Regardless of what else is out there, because of my 20 years of expereince with Thiel's stellar customer service, I'll always give Thiel a better than equal chance of getting my hard earned money.
It's very possible that the posters above are correct, you might need a bigger amp capable of dealing with the 7.2's 3 Ohm load if you want or need higher peak volume in your room. It's very possible that you just got unlucky and a less than perfect driver squeezed through and just gave in. Or all or none of the above.
FWIW, I tend to agree with Tom. IMHO, the Krells are hard to beat on Thiels. BTW, I run Threshold with my (older)Thiels.
I don't think 90 dB should be any problem at all for Thiel's previous top of the line, that is with appropriate amplification of course.