I auditioned B&w 802D, Wilson Sophia, KEF 205/2 Ref, and Thiel 3.7 side by side before I ended up purchasing 3.7. Thiel just simply outshined the rest. B&W 802D proved just how uninteresting and boring it's sound is but with ridiculous price tag. KEF was pretty good but could not match Thiel's immense soundstage and accurate imaging. Thiel is everything James above says. Very accurate but musical(can you believe that ?)..very different from previous thiels. This is Thiel's last greatest gift to music lovers before leaving us. nothing in the price range will come near it's performance level. entirely on it's own league..go trust your ears and hear them out...
Has anyone spent time with the Thiel 3.7?
I just read the review in TAS, am intrigued. They seem to have been delayed, various rumors were floating, but the review, by someone who has earned some respect over the years, is intriguing, and I am curious what thoose hear who have heard them think.
Thanks for your input-
Richard
Thanks for your input-
Richard