I'm reviving this thread because I heard an older pair of Ohm Walsh 2 speakers for the first time this weekend (I really loved their sound field and bass) and I want to know more about the choice of Ohm speaker with respect to room size. 3,320. Also my original Ohm Ls that I uograded myself. When the system is very dull sounding but most of the sound is acceptable, it usually indicates that a high repair is necessary. Ohm Speaker Foam Edge Repair Replacement Kit, 8" Ohm C-3, L, L-2, FSK-8 They sound wonderful loud and I do love loud. Needless to say, I think they're great speakers! Unlike the Ohm F, the main radiator of the Walsh 2 is not designed to radiate omnidirectionally at all frequencies. I've read a lot about them and opinions are all over the place. Scan this QR code to download the app now. The Ohm's just present them in a live-like soundstage. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Cookie Notice Up to a point, perhaps a few weeks, where the sound settles down and just sounds even better. If there is very little sound and it is scratchy, buzzy, or it rattles in the low frequency range, then a low repair is necessary. In 1982, the Walsh driver was re-engineered for the Ohm Walsh 2. I remember the Ohm A's fondly.they needed Boulder Dam to power them to really get them going, but I really liked them. Currently I have 2 Walsh models one generation older than the current line. Especially while entertaining groups of people (e.g., dinner parties etc). The crossover is the electrical circuit that protects the tweeters from the low frequency energy that is reproduced by the main drivers. Waiting on Xenforo to set a date for installing the upgrades. Oops, looks like you forgot something. John and Evan are good guys to boot. Placed 6 to 10 feet apart and about 1 foot from the wall gave the smoothest bass and best imaging." Its fairly comprehensive and not just a quick how-to. Vintage Rare OHM WALSH 2 SPEAKERS Rosewood Set Sound great and look great! I'll post pics soon, it's going to be a few days until I get them out of storage. It represents an ingenious attempt to combine multidirectional sound spread with precise stereo focus, thus making the best of both worlds. Ohm Acoustics Corp.28 Tiffany Place, Unit 1LBrooklyn, NY 11231 USA Toll free: 800-783-1553Phone: 718-422-1111Service: 718-422-1111Contact Us By Email, 2001-2023 Ohm Speakers All Rights Reserved. Audiogon Discussion Forum I have a pair of Walsh 2's coming my way and I have a pair of Walsh FRS-15's. One of the grille cover frames are slightly crooked. We would guess that most listeners, and particularly those who prefer the spaciousness of very wide-dispersion systems, are likely to find the new Ohm Walsh 2 a very appealing loudspeaker both visually and audibly. Walshs speaker patents are now owned by Ohm Acoustics. Ohm Walsh 4 Speakers - $995 (Stony Point NY) Ohm Walsh 4 Speakers - $800 (Stony Point NY) Ohm Walsh 2 Speakers - $400 (Sutherlin) Ohm Walsh 2 Speakers, an audiophile favorite; known for for their legendaryomni-directional sound. I like that Ohm speakers are not totally omni-directional. I currently use a pair of B&W 802D. Is that the same as good enough for government work? The high-frequency response curves from the left and right speakers were very nearly identical, showing that the dome tweeters had adequate dispersion for full room coverage. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. They will disappear and let the music play. For me, the fit and finish were fine on both sets. This was the Ohm Walsh 2 as I recall. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Extraordinarily natural, intelligible vocal reproduction for both music and films. Well rebuilt Ohm Fs are the bomb. The latest OHMs are 3 generations of product newer than Original Walsh 2s from the 80s. This repair must be done at the factory. The driver can be upgraded to the new Walsh 2000 which allows for the bass to be extended down and the treble to have wider dispersion. While I'm still experimenting a bit with the final placement, I've already made the decision to keep them. It took me a month or more because I didn't listen very often. The more you have will carry over to a more realistic presentation on speakers that are not as efficient. We measured a sensitivity of 81 dB in the horizontal plane and 86 dB at a point 1 meter above the speaker. I didn't like any of the veneers that were offered, so I had them paint them gloss black. They are great for jazz and acoustic instruments, and make them sound like they are in the room with you. 6moons audio reviews: Ohm Walsh 4.5.2 upgrade to Ohm Walsh 4 No turntable. I also like what they do with the tweeters, which are angled such that you get good sound seated or standing anywhere in room. I bought the speakers first and then a Yamaha RX receiver (105wpc) and a Yamaha 5 disc cd player. Tube preamp works great. How do old speakers compare? Last year I bought a pair of Ohm Walsh 2 locally for $250 from a gentlemen that bought them new in the 1980's. I sort of like that in certain situations, where you might want be anywhere in the room and have consistent sound. Can probably be manipulated and straightened out of you desire. Bottom line: they love horsepower. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by txguitar, May 3, 2019. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Ohm Walsh 3 Speakers - $550 | Electronics For Sale | Richmond, VA | Shoppok The image usually appears to be in-line with the speakers to a little behind. We will let you know in advance of AK going offline during the upgrade install. Ohm Walsh 4 1980s Woodgrain & Black Stereo SpeakersPair of Ohm Walsh 4 floor speakers on casters, working and tested. The New York Times said it creates a reach-out-and-touch-it realism, It had real wood veneer cabinets with an Ohm logo in the upper corner and a Walsh 2 logo next to it on the next side. 1000s are latest and greatest with new cabinets and slightly smaller than my smaller pair. A separate measurement at the port, when combined with the cone radiation, yielded a total bass response of 2.5 dB from 40 to 1,200 Hz, with a broad, somewhat controllable maximum between 70 and 100 Hz. See the Ohm I, a predecessor to the Walsh CLS design for an example. At least from my demo. Do you have a pair? The Walsh drivers specially designed and tapered cone radiates the highest frequencies from its top (near the voice coil). Low-frequency distortion was measured with inputs of 2.83 and 8.94 volts (corresponding to 1 and 10 watts into 8 ohms, or 2 and 20 watts into 4 ohms). Ohm Walsh 2XO | Legacy Products | Ohm Speakers | Custom Audiophile :thmbsp: They sounded great with my big Carver amp. The new Ohm's are also not truly omni-directional, as they are attenduated in the rear to allow for placement closer to the rear wall, among other things. Let the world see what you've built. Up to 50% off select gear this weekend Save on select gear from Fender, Moog, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The new ones also have no seams. First, my system for reference: Preamp: Soundcraftsmen Pro-power 4 Amp: Soundcraftsmen A5002 250watts/Ch @ 8 ohms Turntable: Technics 1200 M3d x 2 with Shure/Realistic RXT6 These are among the finest loudspeakers I've ever heard. Should I?? Lastly, I like how efficient the approach is for producing bass from a slim enclosure. I'm hoping the 2's sound better. Ohm Walsh 2 speakers | Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums I have a larger main living area that opens to the kitchen and up to a catwalk above for the upper level. Audiogon Discussion Forum They still support every speaker they ever made and will repair them in their shop in NY. It hasn't flashed since I swapped out thoss speaker cables with the mystery box. Ohm F speaker repairs fall into the Specialty Catagory. I run my ohm100s (8driver in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) off 60 w/ch 8 ohm Bel Canto c5i. Sometimes this is only noticed when one speaker is compared to another. This subreddit is for the budget minded audiophile that wants to grow out of soundbars, boomboxes, mini systems, portable bluetooth, lifestyle speakers, and PC peripheral branded audio solutions. Also my original Ohm Ls that I uograded myself. There is another, somewhat unorthodox technique for getting a wide sweet spot, which works with controlled-pattern speakers. If youre interested in stereo equipment though, vintage or otherwise, youll probably find it interesting. Ohm Walsh 2XO Specifications Production Period 1989-1993 Nationally Advertised Price $995 per pair Dimensions 11x11x32 Amplifiers Recommended 30 - 150W Impedance (typical) 6 Frequency Response 42 - 20,000 Hz (+/-3dB) Sensitivity @2.8 Volts 89 dB Recommended Room Sizes up to 3040 cu.ft. Ohm Walsh 2 Speaker Upgrade P2: Let's Do It! Ohm Acoustics Walsh 2000 Pricing & Cost | Audiogon Bluebook This can only fail, in rare instances, from overdriving the speakers. As they aged the sound could change. However, a small cosmetic dent in the area opposite the wires will have no effect on the sound. We must receive both of your drivers so that we can match them both to the good one. They build to order so if you decide to buy them be prepared to wait a month to 6 weeks before they arrive. Below that, it's a single driver with no crossover in the critical mid-range. Ohm F Speaker Repairs - Speaker Exchange Within the first ten seconds of listening to them, without exaggeration, my jaw literally dropped open at the gorgeous sound coming from my new speakers. I would also recommend that you call over there and get their recommendation on model. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Its just how the game usually works. I did blow out a tweeter and ad to send them back for repair. 1000s are latest and greatest with new cabinets and slightly smaller than my smaller pair. That's a strong point of Bryston, so I would bet the synergy would be good. Ohm now uses black grills in almost all cases. Also they seem easy to drive. It received over a dozen positive reviews including being named Speaker of the Year. What are the best speakers that try to emulate live music? These speakers do very well with all types of music, in particular jazz and female vocals. So I now have a wonderful pair of Walsh 2.2000s and all I can say is WOW!. Got a new AVR that was a little underpowered for my liking, and I didn't want to spend $799 on a schiit vidar or $900 on a topping LA90. The 2's struggled a bit in my room, the 3's were far better. Technology Speakers Browse through our catalog of speakers for Music, Home Theater, Pro Audio, and Surround Audio. Sensitivity was improved another 7dB by using a plastic cone, and a controlled dispersion technique was used for the first time by Ohm to widen the stereo seat.