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Ohm Micro Walsh small vs. tall

I have the 2000 on order and with John's advice ordered the (wall mount)short Micro Walsh's for surrounds. My couch is against the wall, ear height is about 42"

How do these things look on the wall, is this likely to be a(WAF)problem?, dimensions are: 6Wx7Dx12H.

John reports that the bass on the wall version is less than the floor speakers, so a sub is a must, particularly with surround music. I know I can return them, but since I only ordered yesterday I could change my order for the floor Short or Tall's versions. Can anyone give me some advice, and share experience/opinions about the 3 options?

Main concern with the shorter floor speakers is that it will sound muffled being lower than the couch. I'm currently using Maggie surrounds and they are at ear height and are very detailed.

One other thought: if the wall mounted speakers are the best solution, how high should the bottom of the speaker be above ear height?

Also, based on what I've heard, a center speaker isn't required. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,

John
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jax2
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I can't comment on the wall version, but I had the Micro Walsh Shorts (which are 22" tall) and have also heard the Micro Walsh Talls at my friend's house. The shorts do loose a bit of low end to the talls, but not much. I believe the wall mounts loose even more in the low end as they are shorter still. Both those I've heard have similar characters and are fun and engaging. I used the shorts as desktop speakers for my computer and they were great for that purpose. They disappeared like Caspar, even in nearfield. WAF? I guess it depends on the wife and on the decor you are trying to blend them with. They looked fine to me and I'm pretty picky. They are nicely finished (mine were black and my friends are cherry. They do require some power to sound their best. In my case the shorts sounded better with 100 watts than they did with 50 so the extra 3db of headroom helped (different amps to be fair though). Most folks who are using them as dedicated speakers choose the talls for the fuller range. In researching them I could find very little input on the short versions.

Hope that helps.
jax2
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Hey Mike - How did those shorts work out in your system?
jax2
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03-07-10: Simon_templar_32
Jax2

You know, I wondered if you'd recognize me. Holy cow, do you have a posting history!

Right now, they are being used as rears until the eleven-channel wide-and-height receivers/processors come down into my price range. I know it's overkill and their placement does compromise the disappearing act a bit, but they do integrate much better than my previous mismatch and I like the consistent look.

Still, I like them so much that I may take them over to my office and amaze my friends and anger my enemies with the Casper trick.

Yeah, well who could forget The Saint?!

Sad, ain't it: over a thousand posts...but that's in eight years here! Glad the shorts are working out, and yes they will crush your enemies like ants in the office application! I pity your enemies should you ever decide to go that direction... It will not be a pretty sight, and, for the record, I recommend administering such measures with restraint or you may need the services of a good 'cleaner'!

Marco
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