I posted some new system pics today. Same ohms except Ls got a room promotion.
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Hi,
I'd love to hear the impressions of people who've actually spent some time with these speakers to share their sense of their plusses and minuses. Mapman here on Audiogon is a big fan, and has shared lots on them, but I'm wondering who else might be familiar with them.
I'd love to hear the impressions of people who've actually spent some time with these speakers to share their sense of their plusses and minuses. Mapman here on Audiogon is a big fan, and has shared lots on them, but I'm wondering who else might be familiar with them.
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I went to visit peterr53 today and found out something interesting about my Ohm-Walsh 2.2000 speakers. They need more than the 200W/channel that I am currently using (Parasound 1500). When we hooked up the speakers to his 1,000 w/channel system, the sound I originally expected came through. We played the sample I use (intro to Money for Nothing - Dire Straights) with some revealing drum whacks. They sounded correct. Now I know why my 4XOs sound good with the same amp; they require just enough power from the amp. Funny how threshold situations can cause all sorts of confusion. So mystery solved! Now I have to start the search for more amp power. Peterr53 has already outlined his system here, but hearing it in person is amazing. His subs (18") blow away any I have heard to date. The whole house shakes and you think you have been punched in the chest by Mike Tyson. Very viseral and impressive. He previewed an action movie and the added bass really made it an experience to remember; better than the local cinema sound for sure. He claims 8 Hz and I believe it. I can't wait to hear the finished product of his Walsh 5 modification. |
Good morning my friend... Its always fun to meet new forum member in the flesh. Tate was kind enough to bring his 2/2000 and at a precursory listen I was pleasantly surprised. Tate left the speakers for me to do some deep deep testing and some measurements when I get a chance so we'll find out how they measure in a few days...... The Ambien is asking me to lay down the iPad before I say something I'll regret in the morning...🇸🇪 |
t8kc - Very interesting post about your 2.2000s. I feed my 2000s with 150 watts per side (Odyssey Audio HT3 w/cap upgrade). But, IIRC, Mapman feeds his big Walsh's with 500 or 1000 watts per side (Bel Canto). I think mine sound good with the mere(!) 150 watt amp because I cross them over (1st order) at 40 Hz to my powered Vandy subs. I did once have a pair of 500 watt mono blocks from Arion Audio for a demo in my system. They sounded great, but I was hard pressed to hear any big advantage over the Odyssey Audio amp in my system (again, which includes powered subs). But if you want a good-sounding amp with plenty of juice, I would recommend a trial of the Arion Audio - http://arionaudio.com/. It appears they offer some sort of in-home audition program, and owner/designer Mike Kallelis is a terrific guy. |
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