I have always enjoyed the "presentation" (sound stage, imaging) from omnidirectional speakers. I am familiar with the various permutations the Ohm line, and I was a dealer for Larsen speakers for several years. I am still enchanted by my Shahinians. I think they sound closer to live acoustic music than any other speakers I have owned or have significant experience with.
I recently purchased the Hawks because, as much as I enjoy the Obelisks I wanted more. OK, I'm greedy. I imagine that your
Diapasons will provide even more goodness. What size room are you placing them and how are you positioning them?
Another reason is that I really want to biamp these speakers, which isn't possible with the Ob 1s. My Hawks need to be restored, so they will be going to Long Island shortly. But my tests so far indicate that the top cap (midrange and tweeters) is less efficient than the woofer in the bass cabinets. So my initial idea of running a moderate (40Wpc) tube amp on the top and a SS amp for the bass cabinet may not work out as planned. We'll see after they come back from restoration.