Ohm Walsh old vs. Microwalsh new

I've done searches, and I've found several relevant threads, including:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1071960668&openfrom&1&4#1
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1015294796&read&keyw&zzwalsh
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1116082199&openfrom&6&4#6

However, I'm trying to find direct comparisons between Microwalsh and the older models. Perhaps I've overlooked something in my search, but I haven't found a direct comparison.

if you have a smaller amp, and a smaller room..the micro. a larger room and amp, the 2. ohm will help you with questions.

One small comparison comes from the 6moons review of the MicroWalsh:

"20 years ago, the most musical speaker my budget could locate was the Ohm Walsh 4. By today's standards, it sounds dated and colored..."

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/walsh/micro.html

Later the reviewer upgraded his Walsh 4s:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ohm/ohm.html

However, the upgrades he made cost $3000, quite out of my budget.

GO with the new series 3 drivers regardless of cabinet design or room size.

Either micro walsh or see if Ohm can offer a pair of Walsh 2's or equivalent upgraded to the new series 3 drivers. If not, and micros won't cut it, find out the lowest cost option for 100 Series 3 drivers.

I've owned Ohms for 30 years (including original Walsh 2's for 20+ years) and currently own three pair, one with Walsh 5 S3 drivers and one with 100 S3 drivers. The series 3 drivers are competitive with other modern speaker drivers/design in regards to overall performance. Micros are the smallest drivers in the S3 line.

Original Walsh speakers from the eighties through early 90's use the original (unofficially series 1)drivers which are markedly inferior to S3.

Dogue, note also another option is to pick up a pair of original Ohms with good cabinets used + order the drivers from Ohm and upgrade yourself. Note though that in many cases, you cannot just pop off the old driver and pop in the new. Cabinet and other modifications may be required. A call to Ohm should answer any questions regarding how to upgrade various models.

OR you can pick up a pair of old Ohms cheap somewhere and then trade them in for discount towards a new pair. IF you do this, make sure the cabinets are in good shape for trade-in; the shape of the drivers doesn't really matter. Ohm may take tradein on up to two pair for up to 40% of list price. ALso keep an eye on shipping costs to OHm if you do this, depending on your location, to make sure you end up ahead. You should be able to end up well ahead cost wise with this approach if you are careful.

I done 3 Ohm speaker upgrades over the last year or so and am happy to answer any questions if needed, but you should be able to get the answers you need from the vendor. They are generally very easy to work with.