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

Bond/Map, I totally agree on this. I think that is one reason why I am looking at possibly even doing surround at this point instead of scrapping the whole thing. I have the processor and amps that are all as matched as one could want(within reason/budget). It is a matter of just using my 3/3000's for the fronts, and because I don't have a super-wide space to cover between my L/R fronts, I can get away with not having a center. I just need to come off of some money and buy the MWT's for the rears. I think the voicing will be very seamless/uniform. I very much agree with Kal and others on this point.

My problem will be more along the bass end. I have tried subs, a pair of Velodynes, and my room just is a nightmare to get them positioned and sounding right. I would rather use no subs at all compared to the crap I have been trying to achieve/get through. The good thing is, I don't really care for all that really low bass boom/bang. Hopefully the 3/3000 will do enough of the low end to satisfy me there. I guess there are always 4000/5000's! Right! Enjoy, Tim

Guys,

Just pointing out that my Ohm Walsh 100's are still up for sale here. A few nibbles but as yet no bites. Thanks... end of advertisement. ;-)

Tim - I hate to keep flogging this horse, but if you get the opportunity to hear them, the Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers should solve your issues quite nicely. Unlike most mass-market subs, they are designed to go into a corner, on the floor. In my case, after years of tinkering with a Def Tech PF15 subwoofer (including moving it around, adding a Behringer 1124P parametric EQ and a Paradigm X30 sub controller), I finally got the Def Tech to be somewhat unoffensive for music and useful for films. The Vandys, which I bought two of, used, worked perfectly in the first and only location I've had them in - the front corners of my room. These are not "bass freak" subs; they are accurate, musical subs that will produce tuneful, extended, clean bass, and plenty of it, but only when the music calls for it. Best of all, now that I have the Ohms, I can attest that the 2Wq blends seemlessly and easily with at least the Ohms and Vandersteen mains. I suspect they will blend well with most loudspeakers that are solid down to 40Hz. I urge you to check them out at the Vandersteen web site, since the design concept and connection scheme is a bit different than the usual subwoofer. I would guess that, if you only need a sub for the center and surrounds, the home theater version of this subwoofer would suffice, but I haven't heard it in a long time, so YMMV.

Tim,

I've written pretty extensively on the Velodyne SMS-1 sub controller. You may want to search these threads and check it out. Unless you are using DD series Velodyne subs, this device is absolutely transformative. It may take some work, but a decent sub (or 2 or 3) with an SMS-1 will get smooth bass response in even a difficult room (like mine) and seamless crossover to your mains, to boot.

Good Luck

Marty

Thanks Bond/Marty on the sub info. My biggest problem with subs is a good place to put them to start with. My living room which is also my listening room, is rather odd. It is a good sounding room, just that it is broken up by entryway/hallways and a kitchen/dining area opening. No real corners that are usable for the most part. And floor space too is at a premium.

The other issue is the same issue for surround, running wires. It will take running them overhead in the attic and fishing them down two walls, one is easy, the other not so much. Everything is do-able, just time, money and a lot of effort. I am willing to go to take this on, but also taking my time before jumping in whole-hog.

If I decide to do the whole surround A/V thing, the subs probably will be the last thing I tackle. I will get the rears in place and go from there. Again, sometimes I think why bother, I get extremely good sound in 2-channel mode for video/movies. I am sometimes amazed at the enveloping sound I get with either my Ohm's or the Magnepan's when in the system. Agreed it isn't the same thing as "surround", but pretty darn good!

I already have an Anthem AVM-30 processor, Anthem MCA-20 and PVA-2 amps, so the real hard part is already available. I just happen to love my Audio Research gear too, and do to space, I can really only have one system. Music is my main priority anyway. I know, tough to live with huh?

Rebbi, that 1000th magical post is right around the corner! Tim