Painted Thiel SCS-2 Speakers

[organicdonut]

Why would someone do this? I picked up a pair of Thiel SCS-2 speakers that the previous owner painted white. It's not pretty, but the speakers have an interesting sound. These are my first "coherent source" speakers and they do sound different. They have more "presence" than my other speakers (ADS, Sony SS-M3s). I am wondering though, if there's something wrong with the woofers. Should they protrude that much from the rubber surround, and what is that white styrofoam-like substance behind the cone?

I'm going to try and undo the white paint. Recommended approach? A little citrus-based paint stripper, applied briefly, followed by sanding?

 

[baco99]

i just puked in my mouth a little when i saw this. the horror!

And yes, the cone material is supposed to be positioned beyond the rubber surround.

 

[Dingman]

Wow, those must have been owned by the same people I bought these Linn Isobariks from.... and they are still white.. I'll watch to see how yours turn out.

 

[Kingshead]

All I can say is....... "WOW".

 

[organicdonut]

Good to know about the drivers. I don't really know much about these speakers. Any Thiel fans want to comment?

I don't need another project, but this tragedy must be undone.

 

[baco99]

Those were used primarily as center channel, but the point source design meant they could be mounted upright. Like an early LCR design.

 

[organicdonut]

So I removed the hideous white paint with some citrus-based paint stripper and cleaned it up with a mild paint thinner. Still need to do some fine touch up work, but the Thiels are looking much better.

 

[tonyk]

Nice job, those look really good.

 

[baco99]

wow! never expected a result that good. congrats!