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

Good point Marty. Specs alone may be a general indicator but seldom tell the whole story.

Finally received a set of very customized/upgraded Walsh 5-S3 with prototype 5000 drivers modified for extra treble. (this is John's description). Will set them up after work today. I was just too out of it after work yesterday. Looking forward to it.

5000s. Nice!

They supposedly use new drivers and are more efficient, so power parameters for optimal performance might be different and I would expect less demanding.

Please keep us posted. I have not heard any user feedback on these new drivers yet.

More from me in the "music that sounds amazing on the Ohms" category...

Try Paul Simon's 2006 studio album, "Surprise." Simon collaborated with electronica master Brian Eno. Great music (it grew on me), great lyrics, as you'd expect from Simon. And all kinds of opportunities to show off and enjoy what the Ohms can do, spatially (and in terms of great midrange with vocals) on this one. Enjoy!

Well, since we're all discussing current, why don't those of you who have amps with current ratings post the current ratings here. Although I don't own Ohms - not yet :-) - my Odyssey Audio Stratos HT3 is rated to deliver 45 amps of current. I do not know if that is per each of the 3 channels or total. Here is a link to the specs of my amp (I did get the cap upgrade option): http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-ht3.html

Before I take the plunge, I will check with John at Ohm to see if this is a good choice for his speakers in my room (a basement, 24' X 20' X 6' ceiling [DUCK!]), but if you folks want to give me your opinion about this, I am all ears.

I also have a pair of Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers which would stay if I upgrade to Ohms. They roll in @6dB/octave starting @80Hz, and the Vandersteen in-line resistors roll off at the same slope starting at 80Hz. So the output to the mains is down 6dB at 40Hz, and 12dB at 20Hz.

The amp has a pretty liquid, detailed, yet smooth character, with good dynamic punch, good PRAT, and good soundstage width. Hieght and depth are fair, nothing spectacular. BTW, if you are looking for a bang for the buck amplifier with hefty current capability, the Odyssey Audio line is worth a look.