Ohm Acoustics introduces its 20/20k beta speakers

The ohm site still refers to the models with this approach as "prototypes" pending more feedback from users.

It appears the subs are also downward facing in the cans immediately below the traditional CLS driver. It's a very unique design it would appear. It would be interesting to get more info about it. Maybe John has posted something about it on his ohm site blog.

I bet Marty's laughing all the way to the polls though.

Not a replacement but enhancements by adding powered sub in existing model cabinets. The f5015 is the biggest and has been around for a year or so already. Sounds like similar approach with smaller models. Adding powered subs allow a certain speaker size to do extended bass better in a larger room. More bang out of any particular size model essentially. Similar in concept to what golden ear does with triton models among others.

Strictly gut but If it were me these would optional additional models that deliver a more robust low end out of a smaller box right out of the box.

Offloading bass to powered sub means smaller external amps can be used and usually means better performance and dynamics all around.

It's a very practical and cost effective approach that should appeal to many. I have F5 series 3 Ohms which are similar to 5015 with no built in sub and one generation older drivers. The 5015s must be the bomb I would think. The powered sub models are definitely something I would consider especially when the day comes to downsize.

Whoops my mistake. I read the prototypes are offered for reduced cost. The new line itself is not referred to as prototypes.

In Addition to the use of the powered subs other differences with the line is use of refurbed older cabinets like those from old Ohm Fs which are pyramid shaped and more costly to produce new and the new models are now acoustically sealed not ported.

I'd like to see some pics of the terminal connections and any other sub controls that are provided.

I think the subs are actually side mounted in the lower portion of the cabinets in all cases from what I read and recall, which would makes sense, not directly below the CLS driver can in the upper part as I had indicated above. There are no pics posted on the site that I can find that show the sub and sub controls on any of the models, but that's what I read.