Ohm Walsh speakers in the 21st century


Back in the seventies I had a pair of Ohm Walsh 7’s. They were big and bold and could really fill a room with amazing sound. Now, I’m thinking about redoing my system and an old friend asked me about getting Walsh again.  Does anyone here have or at least heard the new line of Walsh Tall speakers? I’ve read they now have a tweeter in them and that they are dampened on the back.

Any input would be appreciated.

JD
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Regarding amps,   They are not hard to drive but  they like beefy amps capable of delivering lots of current for best performance.  They are sold direct from factory in Brooklyn NY in the US since ~ the 1990s.   Used to be sold via dealers prior.   The 5 models are designed to sound the same.  Which one is best is a function of room size.   The 5xxx models have on board adjustments to fit them optimally into most any room of any size.  
All the Walsh models since inception around 1981 or so have separate tweeter and are damped in the wall facing direction by default.   Can be customized.  Original Ohm A and F were a different beast with a single full range driver and full Omni. 
@curiousjim

Lots of info on them posted here if you search the archives.
They are not radically different than the originals. Same basic design but refined 3 times for better sound and performance to keep up with the times. If you liked them then you should love them now.
Never heard of WAlsh 7s. 5xxx models tend to be the largest with 12” driver and adjustments. I have had Walsh 5 series 3 since ~ 2008 and nothing has lured me away yet.

Any specific questions fire away.