OK guys. I am finally a proud owner of SHL5s (not Plus version). I found a very good deal on a barely used Tiger Ebony and had to get it! I will probably never know if Compact 7 is better than these also, but I know this; this one is better sounding than the Plus version. To my ears and taste at least. I think my search is over. Although I think Harbeths are not for everyone, they are definitely for me:) Happy Listening!
Harbeth Love and your experiences
Hi all,
I LOVE Harbeth speakers.
Some years ago I heard the 40.1s the very first time. I could tell they were special. I remember them pulling me into the music and stopped me trying to analyze how the speakers sound.
A month ago, I heard the 40.2s and they were also good but I kinda remembered the 40.1s sounding better overall.
My Harbeth hunt didn't stop. Today I heard the SLH5Plus and Compact 7es3.
First the SLH5 Plus, very good. I enjoyed them a lot for almost all sort of music type. Then I switched to Compact 7es3. WOW! I loved them. Amazing. Something very special about them. Different than SLH5 Plus. Probably the best speakers I have heard regardless of price.
What is the best Harbeth model you have heard?
I wonder if the older Harbeths sound better? I wonder how the Monitor 30s sound? Or the previous SLH5 (non Plus).
Can you please share your experiences?
Thanks.
I LOVE Harbeth speakers.
Some years ago I heard the 40.1s the very first time. I could tell they were special. I remember them pulling me into the music and stopped me trying to analyze how the speakers sound.
A month ago, I heard the 40.2s and they were also good but I kinda remembered the 40.1s sounding better overall.
My Harbeth hunt didn't stop. Today I heard the SLH5Plus and Compact 7es3.
First the SLH5 Plus, very good. I enjoyed them a lot for almost all sort of music type. Then I switched to Compact 7es3. WOW! I loved them. Amazing. Something very special about them. Different than SLH5 Plus. Probably the best speakers I have heard regardless of price.
What is the best Harbeth model you have heard?
I wonder if the older Harbeths sound better? I wonder how the Monitor 30s sound? Or the previous SLH5 (non Plus).
Can you please share your experiences?
Thanks.
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Ok all you glowing HARBETH fans. Two threads that I have been posting in concerning the best speakers my near field situation, and in one, Omega has been highly recommended (https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-eternal-quandary-size-versus-sensitivity-versus-quality-h... and https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tube-friendly-monitors-unfortunately-on-a-bookshelf-suggestio... ) . I really would value Harbeth owners opinions on how the P3ESR might work for me, in my near field situation? Thanks. |
I upgraded to M30.1's(Ebony)about a year ago,driven by Cayin KT88 integrated amp(45wpc.),cabled with Nordost Norse series Red Dawn in a smallish,well treated room & have NEVER been happier with my system!They really do have an electrostatic,see through quality to them but much better defined & tonally more colorful bass than panels.. |
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