Swap my klipsch heresy's for Ohm walsh 2

Marty,

keep in mind that the poster is talking about original Walsh 2's from the 80's I believe, not newer ones with model 100 drivers of any series.

There is a big difference believe me (I've owned both concurrently and compared). The original Walsh 2s roll only go to 17000khz or so according to published Ohm specs whereas the newer drivers use a different tweeter and extend further.

Original Ohm Walsh 2s sounded a bit dead or flat compared to the newer 100s to me as well, which is why I upgraded.

Otherwise dynamics in general were also not to the level of the newer 100s with the same amp driving them.

Most people out there who own OHM walsh speakers own the originals, which were sold through various hifi chains in much larger quantities back then.

The newer series 3 drivers have only been out for a few years and only available direct from OHM. They cost more, and have teh level of overall refinement in the sound one would expect these days. The originals were still pretty good, but not in the same league soundwise IMHO.

The thing to do is pick up a pair of cheap Ohm Walsh 2's on ebay and order the upgrade for $800 or so. This gives you the best sound possible for the least amount of money.

Walsh 2's sold for $800/pair back in the 80s. New 100 series three cost twice that. The upgrade however costs the same as you would have paid back then but is in a totally different league.

Keep your Heresys.

Depending upon where you are located, you might want to come by and take my Walsh 2s off my hands - free. I have not used them in years, bought them at salesman's comp price back in the 80s. Match-grain oak. Cabinets are fairly good, "top hats" need re-clothing, one speaker needs the top driver repaired.

I am located near Washington, DC...

-RW-

Rlwainwright's offer + $800 for new drivers = something to think about.

Keep in mind there is a few hours of work involved to upgrade original Walsh 2's to 100 series 3 drivers yourself, but it is not that hard if you are comfortable using a glue gun.

Or ship them to OHM and let them upgrade.

Map,

Although I read Mechans' post in a different way than you did (I don't know if he's auditoned only older model Ohms), I was just making a point about my experience with Ohms and dynamics:

I underestimated the speakers' ability in this area for quite some time because of certain variables which I didn't appreciate at the time - notwithstanding your posts which frequently pointed those factors out to me!. Mechans' experience may be due to the dynamic characteristics of the older models he's heard or they may be due to a situation like my own. Either way, I'm just cautioning others from repeating my mistake.

Marty

marty,

Gotcha.

Rbaker, can you confirm if what you have are truly original Walsh 2s?

If they have the obelisk shaped cabinets rather than rectangular, and say "Walsh 2" on the labels, then that is likely what they are, unless, they were upgraded to 100 drivers.

Walsh 2's with 100 drivers have the crossover within the cage. Original Walsh 2's have the crossover board mounted in the bottom of the cabinet near the input connections.

If they are 100 drivers, then they could be either series 2 which became available in teh mid- 90's I believe or the newer series 3 which became available about 3 years ago or so.

By the way, within the last few months there is another new series of the larger drivers (not 100s yet, I believe) that have been unveiled on the ohmspeakers web site that supposedly use new drivers with better magnets and that are also said to be more efficient than prior series 3 (which is what I now own).