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

"a lot of extension into the room"

Seem's true of OHMs and other omni's I have heard, like mbl, in general.

A less forward sound may also seem less dynamic in terms of being able to feel the music compared to forward firing dynamic speakers where most of the sonic energy is aimed at your listening position. Not the case with omnis.

The macro and micro dynamics of the OHMS definitely improve over time as they break in , I believe.

Thanks, Mapman. Good point about omni dispersion patterns. I am cautiously optimistic about the macro-dynamics.

When I go to live classical concerts, I take note of the dynamics of the sound, especially the sound of say a well struck Timpani (kettle drum). In cozier halls, you can almost feel it when the timpani drums get struck. I attended a concert at Carnegie hall in NYC earlier this year where the striking of the timpanis was almost an out of body experience as the sound resonated in the hall.

I do the same with similar recordings then at home. A similar well struck, well recorded timpani should be able to knock you out of your seat at home as well.

Bondmanp,

I get the "picking apart" thing... it's natural to do with something this expensive, plus you're acutely aware that you can still get much of your money back (except for shipping those beasties) within your test period. I'm not made of money either!

That said, I've found that the 100's have kept sounding more and more alive as they've broken in. Given that I don't get as much time to listen as I'd like, that's taken much of a year to happen, but it has happened. The Ohms have "opened up" in all sorts of ways. For what it's worth...

Yeah, I think I had my 5s for almost a year before I was convinced they had fully opened up in terms of dynamics.

The 100S3s were acquired second hand and largely broken in it seemed when I got them.

I'd pull the trigger right away on a bigger amp for the 5s in my bigger room if I were not fully satisfied with the dynamics, but whenever I listen, I am. My approach is always if it ain't broke, don't fix it, even though I am still curious what a big monster amp ( or more likely for me a juicier Class D) might do.

I also am very big on avoiding fatigue listening. For me, most any system that is not fatiguing can be enjoyable. But my 5s were my attempt to go for broke sound wise without fatigue, and I could not be happier. That Walsh driver with all that surface area in play to produce all that gorgeous midrange which is at the core of most all great recordings.....ahhh!