I have several sets of small Harbeth speakers. I would like feedback on the following: Should I trade in a set of LS3/5A's or HL-P3's as a partial payment on a set of new Compact 7ES-2. Neither, both or one or the other?
The 7ES are nice, no doubt. More bass than either of the types you have. Personally, I like the Monitor 30 and Super HL5 better than the 7s by a fair bit. If you can stretch for one of those, they are worth the difference, IMHO.
The HL5 has more bass than the 30, but the cabinet is bigger so no surprise there. The 30 tweeter, while initially sounding a bit laid back, is really quite refined. Definitely a big step up from 7ES. I'd probably take the 30s myself, though if running w/o a Sub, the HL5s are probably the better choice. Either are really musical and have a lot to offer, with sound that belies their (humble) looks.
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