John Strohbeen from Ohm Acoustics passed away

RIP for sure. I have admired the design and sound of his speakers for some time. I never had a pair but an old school friend had an old pair and they always sound fantastic. I kinda wish I would have bought a pair and I do hope the company keeps going...

So sorry to hear. Love my upgraded 4’s in my TV system - his memory will live on every time I play them… hopefully the company will live on as well. 

I've been chatting with John since 1986 when I bought my Walsh 4's.

I admired his ability to give a straight answer to any question regarding his speakers.  

Needless to say I admired him and his speakers.  

He built my speakers in 1984; there is JS written on just about everything inside the cabinet.  He may be gone but he does live on in my basement.

Sad, but as time passes, more and more of us leave. I hope it was peaceful.  Is Marty still there? 

I spoke with John in person and by phone several times. Always patient and a gentleman. I have been thrilled with my Walsh 2000s since I bought them in 2009. I was one of the first to purchase this model, and it is my exit ramp speaker. He was a giant in American HiFi, who made great sound affordable for many music lovers over the decades. He will be greatly missed. When I heard Ohm was for sale, I fantasized about it for a hot minute. Would have been a dream come true for me a few years ago. A huge loss for American HiFi.