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

Because I use an Onkyo pre-pro (Audyssey) with my Ohm 100/twin Rythmik subwoofer system, I recently got hold of an old Onkyo 508 amp, cheap. It's a very cool looking beast (large illuminated meters) and provides 250ish wpc to the Ohms. (I had the amps re-capped, due to their age - it was still cheap after the surgery.) They sound glorious.

I'll continue to rotate amps thru the system because it's fun, but the Onkyo/Onkyo como has proven surprisingly satisfying.

Marty

Nice to hear, Marty. Those Onkyo power amps are pretty sexy looking. What are some of the other amps you use?

Not sure the vintage of that Onkyo specifically but similar vintage Onkyo amps I recall from late 70's Tech Hifi days were some of the better ones out there in the day and the looks speak for themselves. Have never heard them on modern OHMs, but how could it not sound really good, especially with separate powered subs to help carry the load?

Over the past several years I've used an ARC VT 130se, Cary 805, Prima Luna monos, Bel Canto integrated, Pathos integrated, and one or two others with the Ohms. Given that I've also rolled a half dozen different output tubes thru the PL (kt 66 being my favorite with the Ohms), I feel like there's been adequate variety in the speakers' diet. Different flavors from each amp, but the Onkyo is certainly acquitting itself well.

Marty

Great thread!! However, there are about few major reviews about the Micro Walsh Talls speakers; Jeff Torgay claims the speakers can not play very loud even with a lot of power. John Potis of 6 Moons claims they have good bass and will play acceptably loud even in a medium-sized room. Both these reviews are old and dated. In addition, I never thought the "large speaker large room", and its converse theory makes much sense, when the key to a great speaker is whether it is accurate, transparent and draws the listener into the music. Lastly, if omni-directional speakers offer many benefits, why don't more audio manufacturers make them.