I have had very interesting results with different amps and my M40.3's. My room (22x24x9) is terrible with bass under 40hz....but also is a bit active around 100hz..so it is quite tricky to get a good balance. By far the best amp has been my current Parasound JC5. The M40.3's really take advantage of high power SS amps with strong damping factor. I ran MC275's strapped mono for a couple weeks. Midrange was sublime, but bass and any lower control was totally absent. MC601 monoblocks before that which sounded great, but just didn't have the bass control that the JC5 has. I have never owned a speaker that was more sensitive to different amplifiers. Those who say all amps sound the same are delusional, IMO.
Harbeth 30.1 or 40.1
I would like to get a pair of Harbeth, and wondering if 30.1 or 40.1 is better. My room size is about 18’ x 16’. I currently have a pair of Spatial Audio X5 with large 12” mid range driver. I would say I listen in low to low-medium volume for Jazz and vocals. Is 40.1 too big for my area? I am afraid if I am not listening to what it is supposed to sound like if I don’t turn up the volume.
however, if I buy the 30.1, is that I should get a pair of sub? Versus for 40.1, I assumed I don’t need subs?
however, if I buy the 30.1, is that I should get a pair of sub? Versus for 40.1, I assumed I don’t need subs?