Ohm Micro Walsh Talls spkrs vs Totem Arro or Hawk?


I was checking out reviews on Totem speakers on AG's speaker forum, and came across a comparative reviews about the Ohm Acoustics Micro Walsh Talls (actually they are 36x6x6) vs Totem Arro. I was astounded that Ohm was still in business, and also thought omnidirectional speakers had bit the dust about 15 years ago. (However, Duevel MB's speakers claim omnidirectional sound) The concept of omni sound os intriguing, but I NEVER heard one that either sounded good or had accurate, tonality, imaging and soundstaging.

I am considering an alternative set of speakers just to play around with for now, but they could become the main guns if I have to move and sell my beloved Acoustic Zen Adagios.

So, I would greatly appreciate some input from members who either own or recently audtioned a pair of the Ohm Micro Walsh "Talls", especially in comparison to speakers in their approx price range of $1400 ( The Ohms are strictly sold direct mail with a generous 120 day trial period).....One AG blogger claimed the Walsh Micro Talls out performed the Totem Arros, Totem Staff, and even the Totem Hawk which I think is an excellent speaker, but grossly over priced at $2600 (new retail), and even used are about at $1500 Will appreciate all comments and inputs. Thank you.
sunnyjim
I've got the micro talls and enjoy them very much. Largely because as Omni's, they can be enjoyed from anywhere in the room. They have a decent tonal balance. I have them on the diaganol in a room, and I have a chair "behind" them in the corner. I particularly like sitting in that chair (about 4' from each speaker) - it creates a soundstage between the two speakers. Anyhow, they are very nice - but I don't think you get the same precise imaging that you get with Totems with the Ohms. Also, the Ohms are pretty laid back whereas the Totems are more detailed.
do not touch totem arro or hawks your better off to move up to the forests. The Shamans,winds and Forests have different drives than the Hawks or arro
Be sure and review the thread: Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? This is the most extant review of Ohm speakers (not just the Ohm Micro Walsh Talls although there is a good bit of that) that I know of on ANY forum.
Ohm offers an in-home 120 day trial you may wish to consider. I owned some vintage Ohm FRS speakers until recently and their sound is addicting and the entire room is a sweet spot with an amazing sense of you-are-there presence. I'd buy another smaller pair of Ohms in a minute if I can find a pair of 2s.