The three-way CS3.6 uses a 10″ woofer, a 4.5″ midrange, and a 1″ metal-dome tweeter. A 10″ passive bass radiator extends the CS3.6’s LF range, replacing the sealed-box loading of its predecessor, the CS3.5. (Unlike the 3.5, no LF equalization is used.) As with all Thiel loudspeakers, the crossover is a true acoustic first-order (6dB/octave) type. A black grille covers the drivers and curved baffle; the cabinet is available in a variety of wood veneers. A single pair of five-way binding posts on the loudspeaker’s bottom panel provides signal connection. Thiel believes that bi-wiring can cause detrimental interaction between the cable and loudspeaker, and therefore offers only a single input.
All the drivers in the CS3.6 were designed by Jim Thiel and built to his specifications by Vifa in Denmark. The metal-dome tweeter, the same unit used in the CS5, features a long excursion (±1.5mm) and has a high resonant frequency (27kHz). This driver is crossed over at 3kHz to the 4.5″ midrange driver, which features a unique design that is the subject of a patent application. The midrange’s diaphragm is constructed of two cones of different shapes. The outer diaphragm has a greater flare, creating a pocket of air between it and the inner diaphragm. This structure is said to be stronger than a single diaphragm of the same weight.
This pair of Thiel 3.6s are later-run models, with the updated crossover network which alleviated overheating issues in some of the earlier production units. They are in exemplary condition… solid 9 with only the slightest signs of wear. The Amberwood veneer is stunning, book-matched, and irreplaceable. Really just a beautiful set.
The only shipping option for these is vis our freight carrier.
$1,899 (plus shipping and/or sales tax, if applicable)
