If you could do a blind shootout...

Let me explain something else

Here's why we need specific model numbers:

We have a list of specific speakers submitted by our readers and fro sites like audiocircle, agon and others. The specific models that get the most "votes" or are ost requested will be the first ones requested from the manufacturers until our quota is met. So, if you just request a brand name and not a specific model, we throw it out.

Also, we cannot use speakers from AV123 or Usher because we have contracted with GR Research to do our indepedent measuring and to facilitate the shootout. GR works with AV123 and Usher so there is a conflict of interest.

Hope this helps - and thanks for the good suggestions!

Having each set up and reviewed in an optimized environment also sounds much better.

The OHMs in the $3000 range specifically would be the OHM 200 Series 3. These target "medium" sized rooms as defined on the OHM site. If the shootout room is smaller, OHM 100 Series 3 at ~ $1700 would be the ones. Significant break-in time is required to sound best, particularly with the larger models.

Thanks Mapman.

If we get enough votes for them, we will contact Ohm. Actually, I probably will anyway to see if we can get a standard review.

Anyone know a person at Ohm to specifically contact?

That would be John Strohbeen.

Honestly, I don't believe these tests yield anything worthwhile beyond mere entertainment.