Ohm has been in business for 40+ years. They have refined the omnidirectional Walsh driver design and now sell direct. They are not going anywhere but they do suffer from supply chain issues like everyone else.
Ohm Acoustic Corp., Brooklyn NY
Greetings All
This is, unfortunately, an uneasy post. I was persuaded to dive into a buying a set of Ohm Acoustics Walsh Tall 3000. My very funky factory loft with 11' ceilings, not a single straight wall, 145 yr. old very wide & distressed oak flooring other issues dictated an Ohm Acoustics design. However, placed/paid for my speakers 11/06/2021. Speaking with Ohm indicates I can expect delivery around the middle of June. That date has krept forever onward. Yes, there was a snafu at Ohm's end that they readily recognize. But poor, poor, customer relations. I have spoken with Jake several times over the last 7 months; quite the gentleman. However, I just no longer have a good feeling that Ohm Acoustics is on top of their game. And the last thing I want to do is spend about $6,000 for a product where the company is gone, out of business.
Crutchfield can ship me a set of Klipsch Cornwall IV this afternoon. My decision process 7+ months ago had me considering either the Cornwalls or the Walsh Talls. I went with the Walsh Talls. Hey, it still may be sonically the better decision. But until I get delivery of my Ohms I'll never know.
Thoughts?
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Have you looked at the Decware Errx Radial speaker? https://www.decware.com/newsite/ERR.html Not sure of the turnaround time but people seem to like them for about half the price of the OHMs.
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@danager those look the bit and I bet they sound it too. |
Sometimes you need to give a small manufacturer the benefit of the doubt. As you probably know, there is a supply issue that is affecting world-wide distribution. That is probably what is causing the delay. However, small manufacturers should make their problems known to those who have placed orders for their merchandise, as it is good for customer relations. If Ohm doesn't respond quickly or openly, I would consider looking elsewhere. For $6K, you can get far better speakers, especially if you buy used. If you like Omni directional speakers, there is Shahinian. Made on Long Island There is a pair on USAM. Bob |
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