15 ohm speakers yea or nay?

4 and 8 ohm taps. I am using the 8 ohm taps for both speakers!

Thanks for that site!

The Falcon Q7 are the speakers that I am using. They play much louder compared to my Harbeth P3 ESR!!

NEW! Falcon Acoustics Q7 “Complete@Home”LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

Falcon Acoustics is pleased to announce the re-introduction of the Falcon Acoustics Q7 “Complete@Home” Loudspeaker system. Designed by Malcolm Jones and sold by Falcon for many years, the updated Q7 features the same Falcon B110 and T27 drive units as used in the Falcon LS3/5a in a specially extended LS3/5a-type cabinet to produce an optimum Q=0.7 system with extra bass compared to the LSA3/5a (+2dB @ 50 Hz).

All you need is 1-2 hours to complete your own fully-specified loudspeaker system. Italian full “Production Grade” birch ply cabinets with veneered front panels and magnetic location for the cloth grilles. Falcon 23.2 factory-assembled pre-wired crossovers. No soldering required. All tools provided. An online Instruction Manual and YouTube video will guide you at all times.

The Falcon Q7 features matched pairs of Falcon B110’s and T27’s, a pair of factory-assembled Falcon 23.2 crossovers, and full Production Grade birch ply Italian cabinets in natural Walnut or Rosewood (regret Rosewood sold out for now) veneers. Made in the same factory as the renowned Falcon Acoustics BBC LS3/5a. Similar voicing to our LS3/5a but with extra bass extension.

Specially designed magnetic Tygan front grilles available.

Factory built options supplied built by Falcon, fully checked and tested are available.

Specification

Cabinet

2-Way Infinite Baffle (sealed box). Italian manufactured Plywood cabinet in 12mm and 9mm graded Baltic Ply Birch Cabinet. Natural wood Walnut or Rosewood veneer. Magnetic attached Cloth grille.

Drive Units Falcon B110 (5”) Bextrene Cone bass unit; 19mm ( ¾ ”) Falcon T27 Mylar dome tweeter. Matched pairs

Freq. response 60Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB

Impedance 15 ohms

Sensitivity 83dB/2.83V/m

Power handling 15-50W

Connector 4mm Custom-Designed nickel-plated binding posts

Dimensions(hxwxd) 309 x 190 x 230mm (+12mm for grille and binding posts)

Finish Natural wood veneer - Walnut

Weight 6.0kg each, 14 kgs per pair shipping weight.

Packing Pr speakers per shipping carton

Product Reviews

 

 

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for the great explanation of why the 15 ohm Falcons play louder than the 6 ohm Harbeths. You are a real asset to the Audigon community!

Yogiboy

@brianportugal

I sold the Q7. I was using Quicksilver 70 watt tube amps with Audioquest cables. The Q7 is as good as any of that type of speaker. I replaced them with the larger Harbeth HL5 super plus. The Falcons are very lively forward sounding compared to my Harbeth P3esrs. BTW, after the holidays I will be selling the P3s. I hope the Falcons work out for you!

@brianportugal

I think a larger speaker in that size room would be overwhelming. I have owned the Harbeth C7 and the M30.1 and I preferred the P3 in my 20x15 room sitting 8 feet away. About 3 weeks ago I pulled the trigger on a used pair of the HL5 with TonTrager stands figuring if they didn’t work out I could resell them without a loss.

To my surprise these are the best sounding Harbeths that I’ve owned. The seller found them bright but I sure don’t. You never know until you try a speaker in your room and gear how it will sound!

BTW, have you ever listened to the P3ESR?

@brianportugal

It sounds like you have fine gear with those Falcons so I really can’t suggest changing anything. I prefer 2 way standmount type speakers. It surprised me that I like the HL5. I haven’t had a 3 way speaker since Vandrsteens many moons ago. I really don't miss any of the speakers that I have owned but I must say that I had a Spendor 2 1/2 way floorstander that I should have kept. BTW, those Falcons are a bargain compared to the many other she box size speakers out there. Enjoy them!