Thiel MCS1 (Black Ash) Bookshelf Speakers
Thiel MCS1 (Black Ash) Bookshelf Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Sep 09, 2002]
WHOPPERMAN
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Exelent build quality, wonderful sound, and nice to look at.
Weakness:
The only weak thing was me trying to lift it on to a 61' t.v. I have constantly been upgrading my system over the last 4 years, there was always something missing. After hooking up the MCS1 I now know what it was. My previous center channel was a Jamo Concert Center. The Jamo was a great speaker and worked very well with the Jamo Concert 8 speakers but when I upgraded to Thiel 2.3s there was just not enough presence and soundstaging and I ended up not even using a center for a while. My first impresion of the MCS1 was with the movie Lord of the Rings and even though it was brand new, it's first proformance was a wonderful one. The soundstage from this single speaker was both holographic and comanding at the same time. Crystal clear highs, smooth midrange and amazing high level output make this speaker a must in almost any home theater. I have never been happier but my wallet may need some time to recover. My system consists of Thiel 2.3 speakers, MCS1 center, Lexicon MC1, Bryston 3BST and 6BSST and a Toshiba dvd. Similar Products Used: Nothing I have used comes close!!! |
[Mar 11, 2000]
Thomas
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Very dynamic, high output, high sensitivity, equal on music and HT, excellent fit and finish
Weakness:
High cost for HT only applications, not much bass below 50hz I recently bought the MCS1 to fulfill center channel duties with my CS7.2s, but had also extensively auditioned the MCS1 as a L/R stereo pair prior to getting the CS7.2s. |
[Dec 04, 1999]
Rodger Owens
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
nothing really stands out,everything just sounds right.
Weakness:
I like a little more bass, but it is alot smaller than what I am used to. Most speakers that I have listened to have a weakness,but I find Thiel to be the most even speaker made. I a/b 'd these against the Wilson Cub and I soon know why the salesman called the MCS 1 "the Cub Killer" . It smoked the Cub. Listen at all volume levels and these will play very,very loud and they did not sound congested( the Cub did)at any volume. I have owned the Thiel Cs 7 and the Eggleston Andra and I can honestly say that for the price(while not cheap) they are the best bang for the buck speaker that I have owned!! (The CS 7 was to large for my room)Does require a good sub woofer for the low lows. STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!! 4 stars for value as I think all stereo equipment is way overpriced! Similar Products Used: never had a small speaker, had Eggleston Andra's. |
[Feb 06, 2000]
Steve
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Capable of rocking the house with ear shattering explosions but smoothe and musical when playing CD's & vinyl
Weakness:
5 times the cost of my Polks, but probably worth it because of the improvement in sonic quality Equally suited for Home Theater or Music, I use mine primarily for HT--left, right & center channel. When I have friends over to watch a DVD they all respond in the same way--it was just like being at the movies! Replacing my Polks with the MCS1's made a huge improvement in my systems overall performance; dynamics, bass, dialogue clarity, etc. I can't put it into words--they just sound richer. As left and right speakers, they are outstanding musical performers. Comparable to my Thiel 7.2's but a little more laid back. Mated to the right amplifier (lots of power) they rock. I highly recommend them for music or movie soundtracks! Similar Products Used: Polk RT-55 L&R, CS400 center channel. |