Hi all,
I was wondering whether you have any first-hand experiences comparing Harbeth SHL5+ to Tannoy Legacy Eaton (and maybe Cheviots) and Proac D2R, maybe Spendor too?
I currently own the Harbeth SHL5+ and have been a long term Harbeth fan – mostly P3ESRs and also had C7ES3 and M30 & M30.1.
My room is around 4.5m x 5.5m. Set up is a Jadis Orchestra Ref SE, Chord DAC, and a Mac.
The SHL5+ are wonderful speakers. More open and dynamic than the P3ESR I grew so used to. Also even better at low volumes, which I mostly listen at.
Simply out of curiosity, I'm interested in the Tannoy Legacy Eaton, the Proac D2R, maybe even some of the newer Spendors - A7 and D7.2. They seem to be picking up lots of praise.
How do these Harbeth alternatives compare?
The Harbs don't lack anything as such... ideally they would be a little smaller visually! The Tannoys are quite large but aren't quite as large, and they aren't as deep physically. I'm interested in the potential further insight into the recordings from the Proac, and maybe the Spendors? Also the more immersive 'wash' of sound from the Tannoys.
I favour an open, natural sound, realistic, good resolution, dynamic but not fatiguing. Lots of vague words, but hopefully makes sense.
Are the Tannoys big sounding and bassy? Would they have the natural sound and level of insight of the Harbeths?
Do the Proac D2Rs get over-analytical, or are they the next step in resolution?
Do the Spendors (A7 or D7.2) lack the natural midrange of the Harbs, or do they add a level of dynamics the Harbeths possibly flatten?
All assumptions here... and a little hard to demo at the moment. I could but sale-return is possible. Any insight and real experiences would be much appreciated.
I was wondering whether you have any first-hand experiences comparing Harbeth SHL5+ to Tannoy Legacy Eaton (and maybe Cheviots) and Proac D2R, maybe Spendor too?
I currently own the Harbeth SHL5+ and have been a long term Harbeth fan – mostly P3ESRs and also had C7ES3 and M30 & M30.1.
My room is around 4.5m x 5.5m. Set up is a Jadis Orchestra Ref SE, Chord DAC, and a Mac.
The SHL5+ are wonderful speakers. More open and dynamic than the P3ESR I grew so used to. Also even better at low volumes, which I mostly listen at.
Simply out of curiosity, I'm interested in the Tannoy Legacy Eaton, the Proac D2R, maybe even some of the newer Spendors - A7 and D7.2. They seem to be picking up lots of praise.
How do these Harbeth alternatives compare?
The Harbs don't lack anything as such... ideally they would be a little smaller visually! The Tannoys are quite large but aren't quite as large, and they aren't as deep physically. I'm interested in the potential further insight into the recordings from the Proac, and maybe the Spendors? Also the more immersive 'wash' of sound from the Tannoys.
I favour an open, natural sound, realistic, good resolution, dynamic but not fatiguing. Lots of vague words, but hopefully makes sense.
Are the Tannoys big sounding and bassy? Would they have the natural sound and level of insight of the Harbeths?
Do the Proac D2Rs get over-analytical, or are they the next step in resolution?
Do the Spendors (A7 or D7.2) lack the natural midrange of the Harbs, or do they add a level of dynamics the Harbeths possibly flatten?
All assumptions here... and a little hard to demo at the moment. I could but sale-return is possible. Any insight and real experiences would be much appreciated.