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

Rbf1138,

Don't take my selling of the Ohms too much to heart. I ultimately decided, I think, that the "omni" presentation of the Ohms wasn't my cup of tea. It may in part be because my room was so "lively" and untreated at the time that it was doing injustice to what the Ohm's can do. I decided that I preferred the "pinpoint" presentation of a more conventional, forward firing speaker. But the MWT's are a steal at their price and you owe it to yourself to try them.

They're on their way to me next week, so I'll definitely be trying them, at the very least.

Out of curiosity, any of you Ohm owners in the Atlanta area?

No worries. In the past 6 years, I've listened to many high end headphones. I've got the MWT short lately and these sounded extremely good. The vocal, soundstage and imaging is better than any pair of headphones I've heard.

Rbf,

Here's the good news:

You're about to experience omnidirectional loudpeakers - and very fine examples of the breed, as it happens. I think almost all listeners are initially struck by the unique spatial presentation characteristic of this design approach. IME, many people immediately fall in love with it, but a few do not. Since the Ohms are sold with an in-home/money back trial period, you'll quickly ascertain which side of the fence you fall on, with limited economic risk.

As to some people bailing after enjoying the speakers for a period of time, well....welcome to the world of audio hobbyists. There are many different ways that manufacturers "skin the cat" and no single approach covers every base. After some period of time, it's not uncommon to want to try something a bit different than what you've been living with...even if you've still got a good thing going.

There's always a certain excitement inherent in something new.

In your case, at the moment, your new relationship will be with the Ohms. If it's a fling, send 'em back. If it feels like a keeper, keep 'em. As to whether or not that lovin' feeling fades over time, I suspect that you'll just have to wait and see.

Congrats on the purchase!

Marty

(Now going on year 5 with Ohm 100s and not looking around, except for the ocassional glance at MBLs).

I bought my first Walsh 2s in 1982.

Circa 1986 or so, when I got a real job and some money, I started a fling with Magnepans and kept both until about 3 years ago. I also added a pair of B&W P6s and Triangle Titus along the way in that my house is wired for audio in multiple rooms.

The Maggies were kings until about three years ago when I got upgrade fever again. The Maggies and Walsh 2s were both 20 years old + by then.

I sampled everything at all price points. Read some reviews of the latest OHMs and decided to try them. The rest is history. Others sound nice but the OHMs sound like music and rule.

If that makes you feel any better.

Hey even Christy Brinkley's husband was not satisfied. Go figure! There are always plenty of fish in the sea.