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

My left speaker rocks a little... I can't tell if it's an inconsistency in the hardwood floor, or if the bottom plinth of the speaker isn't quite flat. In any case, a couple of judiciously placed, folded pieces of paper seems to do the trick.'

Bondmanp,
I got to listen to some Sade on vinyl this morning: "Is It A Crime" and "War Of The Hearts." I was enchanted, especially by the latter. Don't know if it's that the speakers are finally really broken in, or if I've really nailed the placement thing, but man! The room was totally energized in that distinctive "Ohm way," I was hearing all this detail and depth. Enchanting is the best word I can come up with. I listened so long I was late for work. Oops!

Rebbi - that's why I avoid my system on weekday mornings! And I also enjoy Sade a lot. Last night I listened to the standard CD of Pink Floyd's "Wish You were Here." I chose this specifically because it was nearly unlistenable on the Vandersteens. While it is obviously a poorly mastered CD, I really enjoyed listening to it. I followed that with Porcupine Tree (Prog-Rock theme-night), "In Absentia." Got to say I wasn't feeling it, but I was very tired by this point. It sounded very good, but something wasn't clicking; I was missing the emotional involvement I have experienced a few times with other music on my Ohms. I think this is a well-produced CD, maybe my expectations were too high. Anyway, the 2000s are surely not broken in yet, so I am not rushing to judgement.

Mapman - I agree that I should at least try some kind of base with spikes, but why square? Wouldn't a three-point spiked base work as well? That's what the Vandersteens use. My floor is very uneven, so adjustable-height spikes would be helpful. But unless I can find something cheap, this will have to wait a while.

Bondman,

Three point is fine. YOu just want stability however you accomplish it.

Bondman,

I had similar experience with limited dynamics on Porcupine Tree albums mainly FOABP early on with my new F-5s even in comparison with my old OHM Ls. BReak in and better amp matching definitely helped.

The PT tree albums I have heard on my system (Deadwing and FOABP) are a good acid test. These albums only sound best LOUD, IMO!

Hey, Guys,

Somebody's currently got a Bel Canto Design EVo 200.2 power amp on sale here for $650 OBO. It's got fabulous reviews all over the 'Net. What do you guys think of that as a foundation for use with the Ohm's? Hurry!!!!!!

Rebbi, never heard it but it has good reviews and seems a viable candidate to run the 100s. Spec, vintage and cost wise, it is in the same ballpark as the Musical Fidelity A3CR I use. I think you would have to try it and see. If you do not overpay, you can always resell.

BTW, when I acquired the A3CR, I had no idea how well it would work and was totally prepared to resell and move up to more juice right away, mainly for the Walsh 5s, but whenever I listen on either 100s or 5s I just have not felt compelled to change.