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Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off?

Curious whether anyone prefers their Harbeths this way. I would imagine it's room dependent-- they are obviously voiced with grilles on but if your room is unusual (like mine is) maybe they sound better this way. The highs are getting eaten up by furniture and old ears and a strange loft type room at my place so it's working here.
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avanti1960
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i find that with the grilles on they sometimes have some weird / subtle sounding interactions that sound like comb filtering.  
grilles off the sound is smoother and cleaner.  
avanti1960
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grilles off on c7e3s especially and now shl5+.  
went back and forth many many times but the grilles do not stay on very long.  they do sound a little bit brighter but in a good way but the dynamics are significantly improved.  

avanti1960
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every time input the grilles back on i hear something wierd, off putting, very slight but noticeable. possible phase or cancellations?
i like the tonal balance fine but not the sight issues.
i have tried grilles on many many times but they do not stay on for long. same thing with both models of harbeths i have owned.
avanti1960
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trying grilles on one more time as i type....
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