Jim Thiel passes

a.wayne · 13th October 2009, 02:49 AM

Not sure if this was posted here before :

Jim Thiel co-founded THIEL Audio Products of Lexington, KY
September 17, 2009 — We have just received the sad news that loudspeaker designer Jim Thiel has passed away. Following is the text of the official announcement:

Full Story : Stereophile: Jim Thiel

AVWERK · 13th October 2009, 10:19 PM

Sat with him at the CES 2009 exhibit listening to his latest design. I remember looking at him and thinking he looked a little thin in my mind. Don't know when he was diagnoised.
He died from lung cancer (smoking)
He was a true gentleman
Counterpoint's Mike E. is next... if he doesn't give that S&*! up

Life is short. No need to reel it in closer

alas

amiklos · 26th October 2009, 08:24 PM

I met him in Columbus, OH during a presentation at Progressive Audio a decade or so ago. An exceptionally kind individual. I was a teenager at the time and despite my rudimentary experience he treated me as though I was just one of the guys and answered each of my questions thoughtfully.

His passing is truly a loss for the community.

peanut123 · 10th November 2009, 09:57 PM

He was a true pioneer in the speaker building indusrty. He will most certainly be missed by all.

13th October 2009, 02:49 AM	#1
a.wayne diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Front Row Center	Jim Thiel passes Not sure if this was posted here before : Jim Thiel co-founded THIEL Audio Products of Lexington, KY September 17, 2009 — We have just received the sad news that loudspeaker designer Jim Thiel has passed away. Following is the text of the official announcement: Full Story : Stereophile: Jim Thiel

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13th October 2009, 10:19 PM	#2
AVWERK diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: OC,Calif.	Sat with him at the CES 2009 exhibit listening to his latest design. I remember looking at him and thinking he looked a little thin in my mind. Don't know when he was diagnoised. He died from lung cancer (smoking) He was a true gentleman Counterpoint's Mike E. is next... if he doesn't give that S&*! up Life is short. No need to reel it in closer alas

26th October 2009, 08:24 PM	#3
amiklos diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007	I met him in Columbus, OH during a presentation at Progressive Audio a decade or so ago. An exceptionally kind individual. I was a teenager at the time and despite my rudimentary experience he treated me as though I was just one of the guys and answered each of my questions thoughtfully. His passing is truly a loss for the community.

10th November 2009, 09:57 PM	#4
peanut123 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2008	He was a true pioneer in the speaker building indusrty. He will most certainly be missed by all.

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