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

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

I step away for a couple of days and come back to an explosion of new posts -- and just a post or two away from 1000...

Finally, I get to read some real-world experiences from someone who is using these in a multi-channel set-up. Bondmanp, thanks for describing your experiences in using these in a surround-sound setting. I, too, found your experience interesting in that you are not using matching speakers all around –even using a Vandersteen for the all-important center speaker, all with good effect. Unless you have an acoustically-transparent screen, it will be difficult to use three matching speakers across the front when watching movies/concerts.

So, your report of good results is very encouraging. This sense of transparency and great sound quality is very important. Many of you have previously reported that you get an apparent 3D projection of music into your space and this provides a very wide listening area. Since I typically move around a lot when I listen to music, and often need to sit off-axis, what I am reading from you all is that this “you are there” experience has tipped the scales for me. I am budgeting now for a pair, maybe the 3000s, to start. I hope by this summer I can report back on my own experiences.

1000 Yea..... I think I will buy some OHM's now.

1001

I would like to thank everyone that has contributed to this thread.

...and an extra thank you to all Ohm owners.

Everyone should feel free to call me personally to discuss your needs and options.

Good Listening!

John Strohbeen
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