Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k

Thanks for the input so far. I’ve never heard Joseph or Fritz but I don’t think any local dealer has them in store. The aesthetic of B&W has never really appealed to me. I’ve been curious about the MoFi SourcePoint 10, though its large physical size might make it feel out of place.

There seems to be a bit of confluence around the Harbeth P3 and the KEF LS50.

In full transparency, I bought a pair of the KEF LS50 last year and in the end, liked the Zu speakers more. But, this was not the LS50 Meta version and I didn’t yet have a sub. I think I should demo them side by side with the Harbeths.

I left a demo a few weeks ago excited by the Harbeths until I read this review from Darko which painted them as dainty and polite. My musical focus right now is not really on vocal, acoustic, or jazz, so that waned my excitement. Ultimately, I haven’t been in this audiophile game long and haven’t listened to that many speakers. So, I’m feeling weary about making an uninformed or inexperienced decision.

Has anyone had experience with the Harbeth P3 or LS50 and the Chartwell Audio LS35a or LS6? Or with the Devore O’Baby? Or the Triangle Comete? What are your takeaways?

Am I going about this wrong?

@ddd1  - I appreciate that response. That's what alluring about the KEFLS50 Meta and KC62 option - it feels easier to dial that in. 

And, what's also alluring about getting a slightly bigger speaker such as used Harbeth 30.1. There's a pair on Audiogon for ~$5k with Tron Traegar stands. Buying a new P3 (used pairs seem rare) plus nice stands reaches that amount anyways.

Does anyone have an opinion on the new P3 vs. used 30.1 given my size room? Also, thanks to those with the continued suggestion of Vandersteen book shelf speakers. I'll look to see if they have a home trial. 

@yogiboy - What stands did you use for the P3s?

Thanks all for the suggestions. My plan is to buy a used pair of Harbeth P3s and then select a few other speakers (like the Revival’s) that allow for home auditions and see what comes out on top. Any comments on that plan?

Thanks for the additional information on those RA speakers, @nonoise. Those do seem really great!

Follow up question to this group - I haven't yet purchased the P3s (which was my original conclusion) because I'm getting new carpet installed in the listening room. Meanwhile, I keep finding reasonably priced used Harbeth 30.2s (example here). Used P3 XDs plus stands will be ~$3k. These 30.2s are not much more. 

My gut tells me that this speaker is too large for my room (see original post). But, the deals on these 30.2 are tempting. I've listened to 30.2 in a larger room and it was great.

Looking for some input and guidance on the 30.2s and particularly if I really should not put them in a room of my size.

Thanks