Thiel Audio Products CS2.3 user manual

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ongratulations on your purchase of the THIEL model CS2.3 loudspeaker system. This fine product C is the result of a dedicated effort to provide very accurate music reproduction. We have used very high quality components and taken great care in the CS2.3’s construction. Properly set up and used with good associated equipment, the CS2.3 will provide you with a great deal of musical enjoyment for many years. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The CS2.3s are relatively noncritical to room placement and will provide

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Bottom view of cabinet The CS2.3’s input terminals are located on the bottom of the speaker. To gain access to them, the speaker should be laid on its back or side. Make sure that all connections are tight. It is essential for proper performance that both speakers in a stereo system be wired in the same polarity. The speaker’s input terminals are color coded to facilitate this. The wire connected to the red input terminal of each speaker should connect to the respectiv

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BREAK-IN The CS2.3’s, like most speakers, require a period of playing before they perform optimally. The time depends on how loudly the speakers are played; more time is required if played softly, less if played loudly. At least 50 hours at moderately loud levels are required before the speaker is performing near optimum. You should notice even more improvement after 100 hours of playing. ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT The CS2.3 is a very high quality sound reproducer and will benefit from use with the be

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GRILLE The CS2.3 grille is designed to not produce diffraction so there is no sonic reason to remove it. If you do need to remove the grille, pull the bottom of the grille frame away from the speaker an inch or so and then lift the grille upward to remove it. When replacing the grille, first push the top down onto the baffle and then push the bottom back. The grilles can be cleaned of dust by using an upholstery attachment of a vacuum cleaner. To prevent damage to the tweeter, take care not to p

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LIMITED WARRANTY THIEL warrants every THIEL model CS2.3 system against defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. THIEL will, at no charge, replace any defective part and make any repairs necessary to ensure its proper performance when the defective unit is returned to us postpaid. This warranty does not cover damage due to accident or abuse and is void if the unit has been tampered with. This warranty is automat