Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection

I for one would be very interested in the full pro review of how these specific restored Fs sound and compare to the modern competition, if the thought is that this kind of restore was worthwhile. Others who have actually heard fully functional Fs in the past might even be able to chime in and help paint a picture of how these compare to their recollection of the sound. Maybe even to newer Ohm Walsh models. Would be very interesting at least to me. I know time is valuable though and perhaps better spent on current  things that more people might care about.

Playing Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer " at level of about 88 dB from listening position,  about 10' away. They can take it louder than I typically listen. Sweet success. 

The foam/cabinet fix turned the entire project.   :)

Douglas, pardon my mistake.  I've read of more botched repairs than successful ones when it regarded vintage Ohms.  And congrats on the repair...

Now I'll slink off and dine on some vintage worms, and reconsider offering an opinion on a subject that I have some experience with, albeit on my mere enthusiast level.

+1, maps....

avsjerry, all is forgiven. I wouldn't presume to debate you in terms of technical knowledge. Anyone who is building their own speakers I consider to be worthy of respect. 

I do believe that the factors involved in the restoration are such that the weekend warrior would have slaughtered them. The repair shop commented on how tricky it is to align the cone properly, even with the supplied shims for alignment. I did not give serious, ongoing consideration to doing the repair myself, and that was a wise decision. 

Thanks for forgiveness, Doug.  And for giving me a kudo for my diy activities, as that nod helps push me forward. 

Having 3 working pairs that have similar characteristics, even given their different sizes, is a huge push to carry on, despite any discouraging words, anyway.  

Being a partner with spouse owning a growing business has tended to absorb much of the free time to spend on it is depressing in its' way, but it does allow for buying 2 mil titanium and aluminum for 'rolling a cone'....

That, in itself, is a Good Trick.  I finally came up with a means to do that in a predictable fashion...

I've avoided on purpose to 'do' a 3 segment F-style cone, and have taken a different tack at it.  As I 'write', I'm listening to Spotify with a 'bookshelf' version that, as F. Zappa once noted, makes 'noises agreeable to the ear'.

My larger 'mains' in the next room 'do better'. ;)

Perhaps, one fine day in the near future, I'll loan you a pair for critique'.

I'd like to have a serious listener do a 'serious listen' to them.
I can only go so far with a calibrated mic and various programs.
Who better than a reviewer? *Ingratiating Smile* ;)

Meanwhile, I'm wondering How I can convince spouse that the 1.2K$ that appeared in our checking account (Thanks, Feds!) could be applied towards a 3D printer that can 'print' 2 mil carbon fiber cones instead of an automated catbox....

"It's too big, and looks like a weird front-load washing machine with slumped shoulders..." don't fly with her.
That...and the cats prefer my lap to hers.
The 'mother duck, being followed by the ducklings' doesn't fly either...*L*

Enjoy your revived F's (I'm jealous)......and Thanks again, J