Harbeth M30 vs. Super HL5

I'm also interested in how they compare to the "Chario Academy 1"

Thanks Jaybo... You're responses are always short, relevant and informative. By the way, have you ever heard of anyone successfully integrating the M30s with subs? Any suggestion with respect to brands of subs?

Hi Eweed, Actually, I also found a couple of reviews that compared the two, but again... they were reviews, written by paid reviewers. That being said, they present the M30s as a little bit more forward in there presentatoin too..
This actualy suits me better. I like my music a little more forward. Anyway, with respect the spousal approval? Well... the HL5s are much larger. So.... basicaly, they look like a big boring square boxes with dimensions of roughly 29" X 14" X 14". It's going to be pretty hard to camoflage those. In comparison the M30s are only 18" x 11" x 11". So, they're a little easier to hide. Hmmn? It may be time for round trip tickets for two to Hawaii. I bet that will get the speakers in the house.

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Anybody ever consider using the Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofer. The propaganda that I've read suggests that they'll integrate seemlessly with just about anything.... including my ex mother-in-law. Anyone have any experiences that they'd like to share. By the way, I'm referring to experiences with the subwoofer.

Darn! I messed up that joke. I meant that they'll mate well with anything, including my ex mother-in-law. oh well. Anyway, I'd like to believe that this is true about the Vandersteen. If it is, then there's no need to look any further for any of us.

I got my M30s today, hooked them up and listened to them for about an hour. Right off the bat, I'll tell you they seem to be cleaner than my B&W 801 Series III, but so far they seem less extended in the highs. Time will tell.

Well.... A couple of days into this and I've gotta tell you. Wow! I'm really starting to like these. To tell you the truth, My 13 & 1/2 year old daughter uses my stereo more than me. She tells me that I'm crazy. That the difference is like night and day. She says with respect to sounding natural, the Harbeths M30s win hands down. I guess her 13 & 1/2 year old musician/perfect pitch ears are on the money. Actually, my 18 year old (same thing perfect pitch) says the same thing. They're right on the money. Now.. all I have to do is get them set up right.

Will the use of a Bryston 10B active crossover improve subwoofer integration between the Harbeth Monitor 30s and a Rel active subwoofer?