Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?

Here's an update on the Ohm 1000s. I've had them for over a month now and have them settled in the right spot and continue to really enjoy them.

The stridency issue originally mentioned turned out to be the rear panel of the flat screen TV that is in between the two speakers. Apparently, the extra acoustic energy from the Ohm's quasi-omni radiation excited the TV panel in a way the GE Triton 7s didn't.

The problem was solved by  ordering Siless sound proofing panels from Amazon. These are relatively thin but dense material with an adhesive back that are used for sound deadening in cars. It is very easy to cut to any shape desired. For about $20 you get two 15" X 24" sheets, so it is not very expensive. (I've only used about 10% of the material on the TV so far.)

I cut some Siless panels and stuck them to the back of the TV, being careful to not cover any ventilation holes. Even though I only added deadening to about 20% of the back of the TV, it substantially reduced the rattle of the back panel and the strident sibilance is almost completely gone.

That's one thing about the Ohms -- they do interact with the room on a substantially different level than conventional front radiator speakers, so be prepared to approach things in a different way.

And, as I believe I noted before, these speakers are staying put. Zero need to take Ohm up on their 120 day return offer.

@mlsstl Please tell me your TV is on a stand a ways in front of the wall behind it.  If it is wall mounted, I will not be able to have any peace of mind until I try what you did, even though I don't have any stridency issues.  Thanks for the update, dammit!  😉

@bondmanp -- The TV sits on a wood TV cabinet. While the cabinet itself is against the rear wall, the back of the TV is about 6" or 7" from the wall. (The internet router is located behind the TV.)

BTW, the Siless panels are only about 1/16" thick when on a surface. I suspect they could still be used on a wall-mounted TV.

And, within the realm of "audiophile" accessories, the $20 I spent for the Siless panels makes the a downright steal

@mlsstl - Thanks.  My TV is a heavy plasma mounted to the wall.   I don't think there is much room for sound to bounce around behind it.

@mapman Yes, that's right. I did own Totem Arro's when I first refreshed my rig. I remember liking them "enough" but ultimately sold them for the MWT's.