I agree with Mapman. My Maggies and Mark & Daniel Rubys are definitely brighter than my MicroWalsh Talls (circa 2004) but there is plenty of detail without any of the hardness. I'm always surprised audiophiles dismiss Ohm speakers so easily and often without hearing for themselves. One day I hope to move up to the 2000's.
Are Ohm-Walsh micros and 1000 series disrespected because of omni-directional design??
I never was a big fan of Omni-directional speakers because they are often disappointing. I don't need the sound in back of me or 2 foot to my right or left. However, I have seen many testimonials for Ohm -Walsh speaker on Audiogon, yet they are infrequently reviewed.
Therefore, are Ohm-Walsh speakers disrespected because of their Omni directional design??. I noticed two issues on their website: 1) how do your determine which micro or tall column will be compatible for the dimensions of your listening area, especially if your listening area is only part of a larger room. 2) A buyer can easily mistake the way they are priced. For example, the OW Talls (w-1000) are $ 1000 each, NOT $1000 FOR THE PAIR. So, that model is $2000 a pair, and there is lot of competition from conventional designed speaker, in that price category For example. the Golden Ear Technology. model 7, and the Magneplanar .07 both in the $1400-1500 price range and, some of the PSB towers, like the T-2 or T-3. or Monitor Audio recent series..
Would like some feedback about whether this Ohm-Wash design is disrespected by the major audio press. Are hardcore audiophile not convinced by the Omni-directional design and results, and so it never gets a f"air shake or serious audition,