Are Ohm Walsh Speakers the Poor Man's MBLs?

Yes they are... in the same way that the public bus transportation is the poor man's Ferrari.

I can't say that I've ever spent more than a minute listening to MBL's at a tradeshow, so I really don't have a valid opinion.

I just feel compelled to respond to every 'Ohm' thread ;)

-P

Parasound,

Join the club! LOL... :-D

I prefer to think of MBLs as really snazzy and very hot looking OHMs!

I own Ohm 100s and have extensively auditioned every MBL except for the new extremes. They sound almost nothing alike. MBLs are a more dynamic, exciting speaker that can startle with sheer SPLs and 3d imaging. Ohms are actually far more neutral in octave to octave balance, and have wonderful imaging with body and weight, but nowhere near the front to back depth.

For an hour, I'll take MBL. For the long haul, I prefer Ohm. Just MHO.

Marty

PS A good subwoofer will help the Ohm narrow the gap in dynamics and impact, but not front to back imaging.