VERY VERY SAD NEWS INDEED

James Tanner · « **on:** 17 Sep 2009, 06:45 pm »

The audio industry lost an icon today as Jim Thiel of Thiel Audio has passed away.

james

Audioclyde · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 06:58 pm »

Wow, I hate to hear that. I was just noe replying to a pm and noted that my first real entry into high end audio (not counting Advents back in college days) was with Thiel CS2.2's and then 3.6's. I recall having to replace a tweeter and receiving a new replacement + solder from Thiel for free, no questions asked, even though I made clear to Jim that I was the 2nd owner! Great gentleman and great speaker designer--just really a classy guy and company.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and employees.

Randy

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 07:12 pm »

Wow, I hadn't heard that! Indeed, very sad news.

mgalusha · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 07:51 pm »

Very sad, the industry lost a true original.

vegasdave · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 07:54 pm »

Of course.

Pez · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 08:12 pm »

Wow, that is a big loss. very unfortunate.

Mad Mr H · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 10:38 pm »

Quote from: Audioclyde on 17 Sep 2009, 06:58 pm

My first real entry into high end audio was with Thiel CS2.2's and then 3.6's. I recall having to replace a tweeter and receiving a new replacement + solder from Thiel for free, no questions asked, even though I made clear to Jim that I was the 2nd owner!

The above speaks volumes about care, consideration and pasion.

In my thoughts............

Phil A · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Sep 2009, 11:45 pm »

Very sad news

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 Sep 2009, 12:12 am »

Such a loss. A pioneer to say the least.

Anand.

electrafixion · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 Sep 2009, 12:51 am »

Absolutely terrible news. He leaves an incredible legacy in the products he designed.

passlabs · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 Sep 2009, 03:38 pm »

Sad day for audio jim was a great guy. CES will be different without him this year....

alexone · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 Sep 2009, 05:49 pm »

sad news. my condolence.

al.

James Tanner · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 04:06 pm »

In Honour of Jim Thiel:

james

richidoo · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 06:42 pm »

That's nice James! Thanks

Article in stereophile.com says it was cancer.

vegasdave · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 10:51 pm »

Quote from: James Tanner on 20 Sep 2009, 04:06 pm

In Honour of Jim Thiel:

james

A fitting tribute.

wshuff · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 11:11 pm »

I live a few miles from Lexington, but surprisingly haven't found anything in the local paper. A friend took the tour of the Thiel facilities a few years back and was very impressed. Almost ended up going to work there. Condolences.

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 11:37 pm »

JT's current 3.6's (pictured above) got long and glowing reviews from Wes Phillips and Anthony Cordesman. Phillips said they may be the last speaker he ever owns. Or, maybe it was Cordesman. They are 12k. At that, he still priced them under all the SOTA nearly full range speakers around today. I say nearly full range cause they won't do but about 20Hz in the bass. Don't get me started. One of the proven designers of speakers like Vandersteen who at one time was probably his biggest competitor and vice versa. One of the good guys.

Phil A · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 11:54 pm »

Quote from: jimdgoulding on 20 Sep 2009, 11:37 pm

JT's current 3.6's (pictured above) got long and glowing reviews from Wes Phillips and Anthony Cordesman. Phillips said they may be the last speaker he ever owns. Or, maybe it was Cordesman. They are 12k. At that, he still priced them under all the SOTA nearly full range speakers around today. I say nearly full range cause they won't do but about 20Hz in the bass. Don't get me started. One of the proven designers of speakers like Vandersteen who at one time was probably his biggest competitor and vice versa. One of the good guys.

Actually they are the 3.7s, the same as in my main system

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 Sep 2009, 02:10 am »

And that's what was reviewed. My mistake.

jjsuperfly · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Sep 2009, 10:36 pm »

Sad day indeed. I've never met or spoken to the man but I certainly fell in love with his speakers the first time I heard them (3.5's which unfortunately I couldn't afford). Maybe some used 3.6's now...

James, nice setup; me very jealous...