I have never owned Thiels.I have not been able to afford them.I have tried to make my own,and have enjoyed the results.I live very close to the factory and have been lucky enough to hear them often.This last visit was to listen to the power points for a new room I am building.I left there totally in love with the new 307s and am now planning to go stereo.My wife and I have enjoyed surround sound, however I prefer listening to music and feel movies will sound great through the 307s in stereo.I would be very happy with NHTs! I am kind of tired of listening to my DIY speakers.