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Harbeth Hl-5 or Harbeth-7es

I've been reading about both speakers on Audiogon.I have also paid attention for pre-owned one's that have come up for sale. It seems that the compact 7's sell more quickly on the used market. I talked to a dealer that told me he sells 10pairs of compact 7's to 1 pair of Hl-5's. If price Isn't a consideration what would you suggest me buying used or new. I'm currently running all tube gear with an analog front end.
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nolitan
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Agree w/ both Chaschas & Esmith.
If you have a big room, the SHL5s are the obvious choice. If small to moderate room, the C7es3s are the way to go.
Both are superb speakers, can't go wrong with either way.
I have lived with C7es2, C7es3 , SHL5s and the P3s series. Love the harbeths!!
Again, room size is the determining factor for considering the different harbeths.
Good luck!
nolitan
865 posts
 
I've heard the SHL5s in a small room, medium size room and big rooms.
Personally, medium to big sounds "better" than small rooms.
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