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THIEL Outriggers are used instead of normally mounted stabilizer feet to provide 
greater stability. They are attached to the bottom of the speaker cabinets with 
four mounting bolts screwed into the four threaded openings normally used for 
the stabilizer feet. The 4 stabilizer feet shipped with the speaker are then used 
as the feet of the outriggers.

Installing Outriggers

Place the speaker on its back with the bottom of the speaker propped an inch or more off the 

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Mount a long strut to the front of the speaker with the ends curving forward and the recesses 
at the ends pointing downward by using two of the included bolts into the speaker’s front 

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the ends curving backward and the recesses at the ends pointing downward.                  

Remove the locknuts from the feet and store them. Thread the feet completely through the 
threaded holes in the outrigger struts from the bottom. Install the caps over the exposed 
threads on the top of the struts.

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wobble when pushed slightly from any direction. Then tighten all four caps.

THIEL CS3.7 

Outrigger

Installation Instructions

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CS3.7 with outriggers installed

Locknut

Cap

Rear Strut

Front Strut

Strut Recess

Bolt

Foot

Questions? Contact THIEL’s service department 
via email at [email protected] or call 
859-254-9247 M-F, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm ET.

Summary of Contents for Coherent Source CS3.7

Page 1: ...THIEL Model CS3 7 Coherent Source loudspeaker system OWNER INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ...e highest quality components and taken great care in the CS3 7 s construction Properly set up and used with good associated equipment the CS3 7 will provide a great deal of musical enjoyment for many years CONTENTS Design philosophy 1 Positioning the speakers 2 Connecting the speakers 5 Leveling feet 5 Break in 6 Associated equipment 6 Power requirements 6 Grille 7 Outrigger Base optional 7 Care 7...

Page 3: ...ion of all tonal spatial and dynamic information supplied by the amplifier The CS3 7 is not intended to mask or mitigate shortcomings of the recording or other components in the music playback system We believe this approach is the only way to provide the potential of experiencing all the subtle aspects that help make reproduced music a most enjoyable human experience 1 Jim Thiel Founder Chief Des...

Page 4: ... perceived timbre to be altered and the spatial characteristics to be confused Figure 1 illustrates the problems caused by early side wall reflections When the speaker is placed too close to side walls the difference in arrival times between the primary sound waves and the reflected sound waves is too short for the brain to discrimi nate between them Figure 2 illustrates the advantages of placing ...

Page 5: ...peaker is from the listener although this will depend on the width of the room narrow rooms require more narrow placement If the speakers are too far apart for the room there will tend to be a hole in the middle of the soundstage if they are too close together the image will be compressed and will not achieve optimum width Aiming Depending on the room in which they are used the CS3 7s can be aimed...

Page 6: ...provides an ample amount of space around the speakers to reduce unwanted reflections and should give excellent spatial performance and a very open sound Other placement options in this room include wider spacing between the speakers adding toe in as the spacing increases increased space between the speaker and the back wall to improve imaging depth Various listening position distances can also be ...

Page 7: ...are able to rock slightly and will vibrate in reaction to forces the speaker generates to move the driver diaphragms Every action has an equal and opposite reaction This motion slightly reduces the music s clarity To eliminate this effect the CS3 7s can be used with four stabilizer feet on uneven surfaces or on carpeted floors to provide a more solid footing and allow the speaker to couple more fi...

Page 8: ... power Most everyone will be happier with a 100 watt amplifier of high sonic quality than a 200 watt amplifier of mediocre sonic quality For this reason we feel there is no substitute for listening in making your amplifier decision The question how much power do I need does not have the simple answer most people expect because it is not determined only by the loudspeaker s efficiency but also by t...

Page 9: ...stallation instructions are included with the Outriggers CARE The cabinets possess a high quality lacquer finish that is both beautiful and durable However any wood finish can be damaged by excessive moisture dryness or direct sunlight When cleaning your speakers avoid using oils waxes or polishes that contain silicone We recommend Endust Dusty grilles can be cleaned by using the upholstery attach...

Page 10: ...m traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is t...

Page 11: ...ostpaid This warranty does not cover damage due to accident or abuse and is void if the unit has been tampered with This warranty is automatic and no registration is required This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which are particular to your state The following information is for your records Serial Numbers______________________________ Purchase Date_________...

Page 12: ...4 07 THIEL 1026 Nandino Boulevard Lexington Kentucky 40511 1207 Telephone 859 254 9427 E mail mail thielaudio com Web www thielaudio com 04 07 ...

Page 13: ...U WLJKWHQ 8VLQJ WZR RI WKH LQFOXGHG EROWV WR VHFXUH LW PRXQW D VKRUW VWUXW WR WKH UHDU RI WKH VSHDNHU ZLWK the ends curving backward and the recesses at the ends pointing downward Remove the locknuts from the feet and store them Thread the feet completely through the threaded holes in the outrigger struts from the bottom Install the caps over the exposed threads on the top of the struts LWK WKH VS...

Page 14: ...s only information specific to the CS3 7 speaker system It is intended to supplement the general technical information paper which explains our engineering philosophy goals and techniques This advance copy contains only technical information about the unique midrange driver used in the CS3 7 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 15: ... residual effects of the diaphragm resonances that do exist And therefore to achieve even better performance requires further improvement in diaphragm behavior An Additional Problem There is an additional problem concerning the midrange driver that we wish to address This second problem exists only as a by product of solving another problem this type of situation is not uncommon in loudspeaker des...

Page 16: ...evious graph there is very little difference Compared to the graph of the response in a normal midrange the large improvement is obvious Other Details There are of course many other elements to a driver than its diaphragm Even with the two problems we have discussed solved there are other design elements that are required to provide clean dynamic and clear reproduction In order to provide very cle...

Page 17: ...THIEL CS3 7 midrange driver with coincidently mounted tweeter actual size THIEL 1026 Nandino Boulevard Lexington Kentucky 40511 USA www thielaudio com 12 05 ...

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