DIY Lex2 features a visit to Thiel Audio

[EdL]

Greets!

There will be a gathering of speaker heads and other practitioners of the Audio Arts in Lexington, KY on Nov. 22 at the KET Studios. A visit to the manufacturing facilities of Thiel Audio will begin at 10 AM. See the original announcement and follow up comments here:

http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?p=1528464#poststop

[AJINFLA]

I know a couple folks here are bringing speakers, but just a reminder for anyone else who wants to attend just to listen (to actual speakers, instead of seeing people write online about them :W ), it's next weekend.

cheers,

AJ

[antivawt]

Ed,

several years ago while working at a highend shop I had the pleasure of meeting with Jim Thiel several times, as well as I toured their facility.

Many of the highend designers/owners had huge ego's, Jim Thiel is not one of those guys. He's chasing his passion like the people on this board, the difference is he does for a living. Ask him a question about speaker design and you will see that passion.

I was so impressed with their attention to detail in every aspect of their business and their commitment to excellence.

Hope you enjoy your visit to Thiel.

Kevin

[EdL]

Kevin,

This will be my second visit to Theil. I expect to enjoy this one as much as the first.

For those visiting from out of town, I'd like to provide a couple of links that may be of interest. I'm not affiliated with them. I know the difficulties we sometimes face in locating good material.

Probably Lexington's "best" source of hardwood lumber. They are open Saturday morning. ~About 10 minutes from Theil. Call to confirm species and availability. They allow browsing but don't cut the boards you purchase. A circular saw may be handy.

Hardwood Specialties
2433 Mackinwood Dr
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 226-5687

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&ie=UTF-8&q=Hardwood+specialties+lexington+ky&fb=1&cid=7124799679027873682&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

Woodcraft
3028 Blake James Drive
Corner of Man-O-War and Palumbo Dr.
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 231-9663
Fax: (859) 309-3663
lexington@woodcraft.com

http://www.woodcraft.com/stores/store.aspx?id=582

There is a “Gallery Hop” featuring several woodturners taking place @ 521 E. High St.

[JohnInKY]

Thiel @ lexington trip

hey Ed...

Looks like I'll make it with the big dipoles and maybe a subwoofer to boot.
Hopefully they'll all fit in the van.

I'm curious what you're bringing.... since your woodworking was so impressive last year.

been tweaking the xover... here's a final cut at the FFT (ARTA)

Image not available

L8tr

John L.

[AJINFLA]

Forgot to post these here: Images not available
There were others present with cameras (and better photo skills ), but I think I've only seen Wolf's and maybe Froste (none from the Thiel tour IIRC).

cheers,

AJ