Some thoughts. I have A pair of 5000's and now recently updated/upgraded Pro-3000's.
Ohm Packaging - It's been really hit and miss for me. Some of it (the can's for the 5000's) packaged separately, absolutely outstanding packaging.
Some of it - My 3000's on return - not so great. Had a dented and can that had been knocked loose. Ohm was good about the return though, they paid. But - when returned - packaged differently... had the same issue with the other speaker.
Build quality - the same. My 5000's lowers are tanks, and the 3000's use the round cylinder which works great, and being light is a huge advantage. Attention to detail is decent, but not great.
The "grills" I think OHM is just limited by the design. Mine are all fine. Had one with a ding, easy to push 95% out. But, I can understand frustration by all. But OHM is always GREAT about support. Also, my 5000's are a bit older and I needed parts, and an update and they are always EXTREMELY reasonable about prices to get parts, updates etc.
So, it's a mixed bag for sure.
SOUND
Well, they sound fantastic to my ears. But set-up is an absolute key. OHM's need the reverse of the Dead Front / Live or dampened rear. Ohms really work best with a live front end. I don't have any room treatments in the front half of the room other than dispersion on the front (speaker) wall. I have a couple bass traps in the rear and use dampening just forward of my listening level. I have the tweeters set to cross just in front of me. So, if you have a dead front end of the room, that will affect them (I've played around a ton).
But, man they do sound live, open, and huge. They like power. They also reflect changes in my audio system more than most. They are not the absolute most detailed speakers I've owned. The bass, awfully good, midrange is good and very coherent.
As for sizing, you have the "Biggest" available other than the powered towers. Those 4900's use the 5000 drivers. Honestly, being round they allow you to play with set-up even more. But, I would really suggest making sure you don't have the "ohm" label pointed straight ahead. Try it more toed in so that the axis from each will cross in front of you, or just behind your head.
I find the soundstage to be wide and huge. Imaging is very good left to right. They don't image as "deeply" as some other's I've owned. But they sound as big if not bigger than anything I've owned. They can be played loudly and not lose composure.
I have some Salks on order, suspect at least one of my 5000's or Pro-3000's will be sold. But I don't see selling both pairs. They are fun, and voiced very well.
If you want fit and finish, top end materials and drivers... Salk does that better than anyone for the money IMO.
Good luck, but I wouldn't give up on them just yet. Play with the room if you can.
If you are going to focus on the weight and materials, you won't be happy with them. Kind of something I had to get over with them also.
Ohm Packaging - It's been really hit and miss for me. Some of it (the can's for the 5000's) packaged separately, absolutely outstanding packaging.
Some of it - My 3000's on return - not so great. Had a dented and can that had been knocked loose. Ohm was good about the return though, they paid. But - when returned - packaged differently... had the same issue with the other speaker.
Build quality - the same. My 5000's lowers are tanks, and the 3000's use the round cylinder which works great, and being light is a huge advantage. Attention to detail is decent, but not great.
The "grills" I think OHM is just limited by the design. Mine are all fine. Had one with a ding, easy to push 95% out. But, I can understand frustration by all. But OHM is always GREAT about support. Also, my 5000's are a bit older and I needed parts, and an update and they are always EXTREMELY reasonable about prices to get parts, updates etc.
So, it's a mixed bag for sure.
SOUND
Well, they sound fantastic to my ears. But set-up is an absolute key. OHM's need the reverse of the Dead Front / Live or dampened rear. Ohms really work best with a live front end. I don't have any room treatments in the front half of the room other than dispersion on the front (speaker) wall. I have a couple bass traps in the rear and use dampening just forward of my listening level. I have the tweeters set to cross just in front of me. So, if you have a dead front end of the room, that will affect them (I've played around a ton).
But, man they do sound live, open, and huge. They like power. They also reflect changes in my audio system more than most. They are not the absolute most detailed speakers I've owned. The bass, awfully good, midrange is good and very coherent.
As for sizing, you have the "Biggest" available other than the powered towers. Those 4900's use the 5000 drivers. Honestly, being round they allow you to play with set-up even more. But, I would really suggest making sure you don't have the "ohm" label pointed straight ahead. Try it more toed in so that the axis from each will cross in front of you, or just behind your head.
I find the soundstage to be wide and huge. Imaging is very good left to right. They don't image as "deeply" as some other's I've owned. But they sound as big if not bigger than anything I've owned. They can be played loudly and not lose composure.
I have some Salks on order, suspect at least one of my 5000's or Pro-3000's will be sold. But I don't see selling both pairs. They are fun, and voiced very well.
If you want fit and finish, top end materials and drivers... Salk does that better than anyone for the money IMO.
Good luck, but I wouldn't give up on them just yet. Play with the room if you can.
If you are going to focus on the weight and materials, you won't be happy with them. Kind of something I had to get over with them also.