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

all for a $1000 speaker. This really makes me want to purchase a pair.

err.

At the end of the 6moons review of the Micro Walsh Talls, there is a brief section with pictures about Ohm, the company.

You'll see that they work out of very humble quarters and do little advertising to keep the overhead low, make products that are practical and affordable and put the money only where it really matters to make better sound.

Yes, I've seen that part of the review many times. It looks like the whole operation employs about half a dozen people.

I picked up my speakers directly from them, and saw their digs... It's just like the pictures, and all of the guys who work there are super nice. While I was there, John was telling me that a certain microphone company uses Ohms, due to their neutral character (he wouldn't mention which company).

Years ago I remember someone remarked how John sent a tweaked pair of Ohms to accommodate their particular space requirements. I think the upgradeability is really a plus.

BTW, have you guys checked out the Ohm upgrade review that John Potis wrote? It also sheds some light on what Ohms are all about...

Zkzpb8,

Thanks for mentioning that review. I just reread it. Potis I think does a great job of describing the Ohm "sound." If you want speakers that are etched, hyperanalytical or ultra-revealing, these probably won't float your boat. And it's because the Arros do lean more in those directions, I think, that this is such a difficult and interesting choice for me. I'll be very curious what the tweaked drivers that John sent me sound like. Again, let me emphasize (for anybody who cares!) that room positioning does really affect the tonal balance and imaging specificity of the Ohms. More to come...