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Thiel SCS4 Bookshelf Speaker

MSRP: $1980/pair


Performance Rating:(3.5 out of 5)
Value Rating:(3.0 out of 5)


Review by | January 28, 2009 | + Share

The Thiel SCS4 speaker system has certainly met my expectations for performance, and the amount of low end exceeded it. The SCS4 is a well thought out and well made effort. The materials and... Continue reading full review @ Audioholics

ProsCons
  • Good Sound Quality with very good midrange performance
  • Can be oriented either horizontally or vertically without affecting dispersion or frequency response
  • Very good bass extension for a small speaker
  • Very smooth off axis response
  • Minimum floor space necessary when used with stands
  • Easy to move due to small size and weight
  • Relatively low sensitivity (inherent in small box speakers)
  • Must be elevated for best performance
  • Can bottom out if overdriven
  • Grille very difficult to remove
  • Best performance slightly off center axis