Thiel Audio CS-1.5

For sale a pair of the Thiel CS1.5.   Drivers are original and everything works as it should.  Tested out in our store.  Buy with confidence from a authorized Thiel Dealer.

Description: Two-way, floorstanding loudspeaker with passive radiator. Drive-units: one 6.5" metal-cone woofer, one 1" metal-dome tweeter. Frequency response: 42Hz–22kHz, ±3dB. Phase response: minimum ±10°. Sensitivity: 86dB/2.8V/m. Impedance: 4 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum. Maximum power handling: 150W.
Dimensions: 8.5" W by 11" D by 33" H. Weight: 42 lbs.
Finishes available: a variety of real-wood veneers with black fronts and black grillecloths.

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Soundstage Magazine -

"As I said, to my ears the CS1.5 is an astonishing speaker. I can hardly believe you can get this level of resolution, this kind of harmonic accuracy, for $1990. What’s more, you don’t need a killer amp to drive them. The CS1.5s are about quality, not quantity; that’s what you want from your amp, too.

If this were a pair of imported British speakers, you might easily pay twice as much for this level of sound and quality of construction and cabinetry. Compare, for instance, the comparably sized, but not comparably priced ($4499), Monitor Audio Studio 20SE. The Studio stands 30" high and weighs 41 lbs.

The CS1.5 is a landmark speaker of the 1990s—you can get the resolution, detail, and harmonic accuracy of $5000-$10,000 speakers for only $1990. Remember, though, that you’ll have to live with speakers that don’t play very loud, don’t sound big, and won’t give you thunderous, rock-bottom bass. You’ll also have a very demanding pair of speakers in terms of amplifier sound quality. The McCormack DNA-0.5 is probably the least expensive amplifier with sound quality that’s up to showing off the Thiels.

How do you think JA will rate the CS1.5 in "Recommended Components"? Class B, no doubt, because of its limited ability to play loud. But to my mind, the CS1.5s are Class A. I’m turned off by most big, loud, tweaky, twitchy audiophile speakers. I find that, after a certain point, high-end loudspeakers tend to become grotesque. The Thiel CS1.5s are wonderfully sane."

NO trades

Local pick up preferred due to no original packaging  (If shipped packaging would cost around 250.00)

Paypal and credit card are subject to 3% Surcharge

Sales in Ohio are subject to Local taxes  (local pick up included)

Hanson Audio Video LLC

3140 Far Hills Ave.
Kettering, OH 45429

937.293.6200   www.hansonav.com