Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

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.
Finishes available: amberwood, black wood (both standard); oak, teak, and walnut available on special order at no additional charge; rosewood available for an additional $800/pair.
Price: $3900/pair (West Coast price: $3990/pair). Approximate number of dealers: 52.
Manufacturer: Thiel Audio Products Co., 1026 Nandino Blvd., Lexington, KY 40511-1207. Tel: (606) 254-9427. Fax: (606) 254-0075. E-mail: mail@thielaudio.com . Web: www.thielaudio.com .