THIEL Audio MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Loudspeaker System Review
Summary
- Product Name: THIEL Audio MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Loudspeaker System
- Manufacturer: Thiel Audio
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: August 30, 2004
- MSRP: $14,300
- Specifications
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MCS1
SCS3
SS2 Subwoofer
Bandwidth (-3dB)
47 Hz-23 kHz
46 Hz-22 kHz
12 Hz - 300 Hz
Amplitude response
50 Hz-20 kHz ±2 dB
48 Hz-20 kHz ±2 dB
10 - 800 Hz ±3 dB
Phase response
minimum ±10°
minimum ±10°
N/A
Sensitivity (dB)
90 @ 2.8 V-1m
87 dB @ 2.8 V-1m
1 volt for 120 dB @ 1m
Impedance (ohms)
4 (3 ohms minimum)
4 (3 ohms minimum)
N/A
Power
-250
30-200 watts
1000 Wrms
Weight (lbs.)
61
30
108
Price USD
$2200 each
$1400 each
$4900
Pros
- Superb cabinet design
- Large selection of finishes and grill fabrics
- Grills can be left on for critical listening
- Overall Pleasing Sound
Cons
- Stands are not adjustable
- Limited low frequency response of main speakers
- Require higher than average current for optimum performance
Introduction
- MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Company Background
- MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Speaker Design
- MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Design and Setup
- MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Measurements and Analysis
- Q&A with Jim Thiel on Internal Wiring of Speakers
- MCS1, SCS3 and SS2 Listening Tests and Conclusion
