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

Rich,

I've never heard the Classico, but I have owned Micros and A'Divas and listened to the Gallo Ref extensively. I also own Ohm 100s.

The little guys from Gallo are a different animal entirely, but there is some common ground shared by the Ohms and the wide dispersion Gallo Ref series. That said, the Ohm still sounds quite different than the Gallo Ref - both in the spacial presentation and in tonality. The Gallo is a punchier, more forward design, while the Ohm strikes me (as always, YMMV) as more neutral octave to octave, with a less prominent upper bass range and more "polite" overall presentation.

The thought that struck me was: I'd love to hear an Ohm/Dec style omni "hybrid" that employs that Gallo tweeter instead of the ribbon or dome that you see now. I don't know that it would sound "better", especially since the manufacturers claim to prefer the directional qualities of the tweeter they currently use (surprise!), but the idea of more uniform full range omni dispersion (ala MBL) via such a hybrid strikes me as intriguing.

Marty

Thanks Marty for the response. It surprised me. I thought the two would be more similar than you indicate with maybe some added detail from the Gallo's.
I really like my Ohm 100's and have had them for about 4 years now. I like the wide dispersion and the less forward presentation of the OHM's from other speakers I have owned. I also like the way they look.
I thought the Gallo's might be a step up but sounds from your experience they would be a step in a different direction, and maybe not the direction I want to go. I'll have to search out a set of Gallo's and have a listen myself. I would just ask which speaker presents more realistic vocals in you opinion. The Ohms do pretty well in this regard and I was not interested in giving any of that up.

I agree with your thoughts on a hybrid. The gallo tweeter gets good reviews and could be a winner in a omni hybrid design.
rich

Ok I'm just gonna straight up ask what subwoofer under $500 I should get to pair with my Microtalls. Can someone also describe where in the chain of connections the subwoofer goes in my setup with the Peachtree Nova? Does the subwoofer get cOnmected directly to the Nova? To the speakers?

RBI, for what it is worth, I use a pair of REL T-3 subs with my MWT'S when they are in the system. These can be found fairly cheaply on occasion here on the Gon, also a couple of close out companies have had them listed, but I bet most will be out of stock by now. I got mine on close out. These mate really well to the Ohm's as well as my MMG's. Good little subs, does depend on your room size too here.

Richinny and Marty, take a look at the Ikonoklast tweeters, very similar to the old Walsh tweeter made for the Infinity speaker many years ago, these can be bought and added on to other speakers. It has given me some of those thoughts about trying different combos. Sorry I don't have a link right off, but I think you can find them. Interesting huh? Enjoy the music! Tim

Frazeur, I see new ones on ebay for $500. Would I be alright with just one (at least for the time being)? Does it just get connected to the line-out of my Nova?