Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?

I think my comments regarding soundstage collapsing applies only in the case of the adjustable Ohm 5's where I up the treble level using the switch on that model but speaker location stays the same. In this case I find the soundstage collapses somewhat compared to prior. In other words, if speakers stay equidistant, but tweet level increases (relative to the Walsh provided portion of sound spectrum) the soundstage may collapse somewhat accordingly.

With any model, moving the speaks further apart to get more direct exposure to the tweet should maintain a wide soundstage.

If the imaging sounds like it is in focus similar to the Arros correctly set up then I would say you have nailed it!

Congrats!

Mapman,

Yes, the sense that you can point to the location of the singers centered between the speakers, as opposed to things being "vague" is much better. The presentation is still different than the Arros (of course) but now that I seem to have optimum positioning for both sets of speakers marked out on the floor with tape, I can at least a/b them with a sense that they're both at their best in my room.

As I said, Brothers In Arms sounded amazing, and Supertramp's "Breakfast In America" (man, am I dating myself, or what?) also sounded great. Just wish had more time to listen.

It seems to me, Rebbi, you're using a hit-or-miss approach to speaker set-up rather than one that will get you properly dialed without guesswork. With the hit-or-miss approach, you may get something you believe sounds right, but you'll never know for certain if it's the correct set-up for your room. The result is constant uncertainty.

IMO.

Did you ever try the Iron Chef or Sumiko set-up procedure?

Tvad,

Good points. No, I've never had the chance... I need a block of an hour or two to just try one of those methods that you posted earlier, but I haven't had that kind of time. You do make a good point, though.

The other thing that I would suggest is you download REW and really work on the proper setup and placement of the speaker and seating position if you can play with that. Bare minimum you might see what is causing the difference and then you can certainly fix those area(s). You will be amazed at what you don't know acoustically in your room...

free download here:http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/downloads-area/
you can use a Radio Shack meter
then get one of these: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB.html
if you want to use a mic that uses Phantom power you can use many different mics including this one: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=248-625 (if you go this route you will still need a RS meter)
or you can get this instead of the RS meter and it's VERY good: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Galaxy-CM140-Check-Mate-SPL-Meter?sku=421162&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26028141

This should really help you and no matter what speaker you choose I would strongly suggest that you do this.

again IMO...