plimpington2
pfm Member
Folks, this weekend I will be demoing the Harbeth Super HL5’s and the equivalent from Graham Audio (I think the LS5/9). What I won’t be able to hear is the Harbeth M30.1, Which happens to be the one I think will work best from a size and aesthetic standpoint.
I’m wondering if it turns out I really like the HL5’s, what will I be missing (or getting) if I take a leap on the M30.1? How do they differ? Prices are pretty comparable.
I would be using in a pretty big room (about 15ft x 25ft). I value an open and transparent midrange, good timing and articulate bass. I generally don’t care how deep the speakers go, but what they DO do, they should do well. Ultimate low and high end “extension” is of secondary importance (but boomy or one-noted bass is intolerable). I would run these with either a Leben C300xs (which i REALLY like) or about 30-50 watts of Naim or Rega amplification.
For what it’s worth, I run Rega Rx-5’s on my Leben without difficulty. They are fast, tight and articulate, with plenty of power. I don’t listen to much rock (mostly small ensemble jazz, folk, etc), but I admit the amp gets sloppy with my current speakers on those rare occasions I do listen to rock. I also run a mid-spec LP12 with an Asaka or Karma.
Judd
I’m wondering if it turns out I really like the HL5’s, what will I be missing (or getting) if I take a leap on the M30.1? How do they differ? Prices are pretty comparable.
I would be using in a pretty big room (about 15ft x 25ft). I value an open and transparent midrange, good timing and articulate bass. I generally don’t care how deep the speakers go, but what they DO do, they should do well. Ultimate low and high end “extension” is of secondary importance (but boomy or one-noted bass is intolerable). I would run these with either a Leben C300xs (which i REALLY like) or about 30-50 watts of Naim or Rega amplification.
For what it’s worth, I run Rega Rx-5’s on my Leben without difficulty. They are fast, tight and articulate, with plenty of power. I don’t listen to much rock (mostly small ensemble jazz, folk, etc), but I admit the amp gets sloppy with my current speakers on those rare occasions I do listen to rock. I also run a mid-spec LP12 with an Asaka or Karma.
Judd