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

I for one care deeply about technology. Learning and applying it has been my career for well over 30 years. Hifi’s are just a hobby for me. The technology interests me greatly though because understanding it means being better able to enjoy the music.

peter, as a 'senior' myself, I don't remember our conversations but will trust yours. ;)  Time is not kind to our wetware...*G*

For all of my previous rant (and pardon me, in retrospect it does come off a tad harsh...), I do fully agree.  Ohm makes and markets a great line of good products at reasonable price points.  And backs that with a guarantee and (I've heard...well, read...) good service.  A first class act, that. *S*  And more power to them...

I've had the honor and pleasure of some communication with Mr. Harder.  His biggest point and hint to me was that my cones are too heavy, which gets no argument from me.  I'm working on that...*G*  And he's spent much time and treasure perfecting his take on the full range Walsh, and will get no competition from me.  Making the full range version is a daunting prospect for a DIY'er.  The only thing that could be more difficult is to duplicate an MBL101....but I know someone who is doing just that...and ribbon Heil form elements as well by others.

I'm satisfied with what I've been able to accomplish so far, but am fully aware that they've got their imperfections and 'warts'.  But like a parent with a handicapped child, I'm proud that they work as well as they do for what they are.

You can find them and hear them on YouTube, BTW.  Excuse the mess and the lousy audio; I hope to exhibit the next version in stereo with decent mics at least...;)

As stated elsewhere, if one finds themselves in WNC, I've an open invite to any who'd like to hear them in person.  I'm open to critique by ears better tuned than mine.  I am taking a slightly radical approach in what I'm doing, but no one has told me not to do it, either.  Just the opposite, actually...

So...I will carry on...and try not to bite quite as quickly when one speaks of things Walsh. ;)  At least I've had my shots and been neutered. *L*

@mapman Sorry for your loss, too.

Thanks Reb. 

My aunt raised her family in a very small formerly thriving coal mining town north of Harrisburg Pa.   She was my mothers younger sister and the two of them always looked out for each other.   Her youngest son and I grew up together and still see each other regularly.  Her husband passed away a few years ago after suffering from Altzheimers Disease.     He was an air gunner in Europe during WWII.    They don't make 'em like those two anymore.   🏆

My thoughts on limited range walsh drivers is it makes more sense for omnis to cover lower frequencies that are inherently  less directional.    

Also rear and side radiating omni drivers require more distance from walls to avoid early reflections which are always harmful.    

So I tend  to think  JSs approach is better for most people than say the GP or mbl approach.    

Having heard mbl set up properly though with proper distance to walls and proper treatments, they  are in a class of their own in regards to 3d holographic imaging when set up right. 

Listening to walton Crown Imperial March as I type with Sennheiser Momentum phones off Bel Canto c5i digital integrated, a simply marvolous technological wonder.  Digital source is Squeezebox Touch, another gem, wirelessly connected to my FLAC format music library on the computer downstairs.   Viva technology!