Thiel 2.3 compare to Proac 2.5


How does the Thiel 2.3 stack up against Proac 2.5? Which speaker gives a more realistic enjoyable listening experience.

I tend to listen to Jazz and Classical for extended periods of time, and have liked the Thiel----but still wonder about Proac.
yashu

Showing 1 response by gjrad

Yashu, I currently own both. I like the ProAcs better, I also listen mostly to Jazz and these speakers have a very natural sound. The vocals and instruments really draw you into the music. The proAc are very detailed without being fatiquing. Great bass. They are also much easier to drive than the Thiels. When you first listen to the Thiels you will be amazed by the detail and the very tight bottom end, then you will notice how bright and edgy they can be. After about one half hour they can be very fatiguing and then you will notice that instruments will have an edge and not sound at all real. You really have to work with these to get them to sound close to natural. You will need a good Power Amp. I went to a tube preamp which helped quite a bit then to MIT MH 750 speaker cables which again helped tame the very bright top end. Now they are pretty good but the ProAcs still have the edge. Both speakers have excellent build quality. Of the two I think the Theils will be leaving......Want a third alternative?? Get the Audio Physic Virgos, they are the best I have heard for the type of music I listen to. You will swear the performer is in the room with you.