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

Ultimatezap - I can't help you with the speaker comparisons, but I will caution you regarding the Ohms: Allow plenty of break-in time. If you've read this thread, then you you should have a rough idea of what to expect as the Walsh drivers break in. That said, enjoy! I think you'll be quite pleased.

As for Porcupine Tree, I agree, Deadwing is the best, although In Absentia is also a favorite. I played "Arriving Somewhere..." at my audio club meeting this past Sunday. Except for the hard-core classical and jazz buffs, I got a lot of compliments, and several people asked to see the CD so they could go home and buy it (or download it).

BOndman,

That's neat that you have an audio club in your parts.

I agree, an audio club would be great. Anyone near Kansas City? The closest I've come is some work buddies that come up for a listen, or more frequently, a movie. Felt pretty good (after the initial, "whaaaat?") when one of them said," Nope, I could never have this."

I was a bit crestfallen when I asked him why.

He said, "Because I'd never come out of my basement!"

It's all about perspective and what we get used to.

I'm not looking forward to the break-in. Okay, maybe a little. But ultimately, the result.

I will keep reading and searching.

Thanks guys.

Ultimatezap: I rarely come up from the man cave! I think my kids miss me, but the wife, not so much. You can try to organize an audio club if you want. Start small with meetings every other month. Food is always a good way to attract people. You might be surprised what might happen if you post on the Audio Club section that you would like to organize a local club.

Mapman - Yes, the NJ Audio Society is fantastic. (Disclaimer - I am the meetings chairman.) The $60 in dues I pay each year are the best 60 bucks I spend on audio. Our activities range from just listening to great music on people's systems to having special guests, like musicians, recording engineers, conductors, hifi equipment and speaker designers, and even antique audio themed meetings. We have over 70 members, with systems that range from entry-level to six-figures. In the four years I have been in the club, I've heard many great systems, some not so great, and been exposed to all kinds of great music. Last year, we had an official from the Edison Museum demonstrate a wax cylinder recorder and player, complete with a concert violinist and piano player, while also recording the performance on reel-to-reel and digital recorders. Last month, VPI, the turntable and LP cleaner people, invited us in to their factory/showroom. It was incredible.

BTW, I have to return those Class D amps today. Depression has set in. My old amp will never do it for me again. I got to save for that monster amplifier. Those extra 350 watts/side made a huge difference, for the better.

Bond,

Not all 300w+ amps are created equal.

With my newer OHMs, I started with a 300w/ch + Carver m4.0t amplifier. Its designed to sound like a tube amp and not particularly beefy/ high current for that wattage. Went plenty loud, but the low end tonal balance was lacking. THen a 120w/ch musical fidelity A3CR. Better overall up to moderately high volumes, but still not the cat's meow. Then teh BC ref1000m Class Ds. MEow!!