Thiel Audio CS-3.6 COME AND GET ‘EM

RELISTED!
AMENDED JAN 14:  I just uploaded 2 photos showing a minor dimple on the left woofer dust-cap and a minor "welt" on the woofer cone as well.  I had not noticed either before a prospective buyer pointed them out.  Neither one has any impact on the sonics.  I've dropped $100 from my price as an apology for the oversight on my part.
I purchased these from Saturday Audio in Chicago earlier this year which makes me the third owner;  original owner,  SA,  and myself.  I paid $1300 - which seems to be  more or less going rate for this model, plus $300 for shipping,  total $1600.  They were wrapped to withstand a hurricane,  and strapped to a pallet.

The specs:

Thiel CS3.6: Three-way, passive radiator-loaded (reflex), floorstanding loudspeaker. Driver complement: 10" woofer, 10" passive radiator, 4.5" cone midrange, 1" metal-dome tweeter. Crossover frequencies: 500Hz, 3kHz. Crossover slopes: first-order (6dB/octave). Time response: 150µs, -20dB. Amplitude response: 27Hz-22kHz ±3dB, 29Hz-20kHz ±1.5dB. Phase response: minimum ±10 degrees. Sensitivity: 86dB/W/m (2.8V). Nominal impedance: 4 ohms (2.5 ohms minimum). Recommended amplifier power: 100-500W.
Dimensions: 12.5" W by 48.5" H by 17" D. Weight: 107 lbs each

A word of caution:  these speakers DO sound their best with suitable high current/high power amplification.  I've been enjoying them with a B.A.T. integrated rated @ 150 watts into 8,  300 watts into 4 ohms.  If you do not have AT LEAST similarly rated equipment,  stop reading now - you'll be disappointed.

Other than some very minor imperfections with the grills construction these arrived in excellent condition.  The grills require some glue perhaps,  but  nothing that detracts from their appearance.  The photos of the grills are the rears - the faces do not have any discernible imperfections.  A little glue,  some staples and the grills are "repaired".  Or not - I never bothered to remedy this minor flaw.  There are no dings or scratches on the sides or the rears of the cabinets so I didn't bother to photograph them.  The veneers are sound with no peeling or separation.

While the black bases of either speaker show typical signs of wear from movement or being occasionally bumped by a vacuum cleaner,  the tops,  backs,  and sides of the cabinets are in excellent condition.  No peeling veneer,  no scratches or gouges.  The original owner was obviously careful,  as was Saturday Audio.  Upon their arrival I applied six coats of tung oil to the faces and cabinet,  waiting for each application to dry a full 24 hours between coats.

They look and sound wonderful.

No boxes,  no shipping.  Please don't ask.  LOCAL PICKUP ONLY.  I WILL NOT SHIP.

The date and time of the pickup will need to be arranged.  I can provide a shipping blanket for one speaker which you're welcome to keep.  They are on the first floor of my house so it's relatively easy to get them out - but you need to have a sizable vehicle.  They're HEAVY,  and tall.  I want these to find a decent home,  so come prepared!

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