Hi all, If this report is correct, Thiel Audio is now dead. https://www.strata-gee.com/thiel-toast Sorry if this has been posted here already, but I couldn’t see it at a quick glance. Hopefully the Kentucky service dept is poised to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of a very sad corpse indeed. In over 30 years in brand marketing, I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed such gross incompetence as exemplified by successively poorer management since the takeover. Effectively the true Thiel passed away with Jim, so there’s little more to mourn now, especially if Rob manages to carry on in a new service business, as is being suggested here. I have a CS3.5 eq unit that needs a service, but was unwilling to send while the black cloud hung over Thiel Audio. Rob will be getting this work once I hear he has managed to set up service operation. I also have a couple of midranges that could do with some TLC. It would be nice to think that someone could start making proper Thiel speakers again with all of Jim's concepts intact. Not holding my breath on that one. |
If Rob Gillium has the machinery to fabricate the drivers it seems not far-fetched to at least start making CS2.4s again (I know they had problems with the more complex CS3.7 drivers and cabinets at the Lexington facility). Surely, at least a few of their old dealers would be willing to sell some, especially if the crossovers are updated with the latest parts. |
I believe they sold off their manufacturing equipment for the most part when they moved to TN. Maybe they could join up with Tyler for the cabinets? Was the 2.7/3.7 driver made in China? I seem to remember reading that somewhere. I wonder how much it actually costs. My 3.7s are an early pair, SN around 40/41. I actually blew a midrange and even though I bought the speakers used they sent me a new one for free. I haven't read about anybody else blowing one, though, so I'm thinking it's pretty rare. |
Good news for Thiel owners! Yesterday after the news about Thiel closing, I’d sent Rob Gillum an email inquiring about about replacement drivers for my 2.7s. I received his reply today. Rob will be taking over the THIEL Service department - as previous posts have suggested - and so servicing/parts will continue to be available for our legacy Thiel speakers. Boy was that a relief! |
