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directional speakers

I just bought a Bacch4Mac bundle and am thinking of upgrading speakers.  Theoretica recommends speakers that are more rather than less directional.  I currently have Spendor S3/5r2 speakers.  No complaints at all, but I've thought of upgrading to Harbeth 30.2, Graham/Chartwell LS/6 or maybe Fritz Carrera BE.  Love the BBC mid-range, but I have no idea of how to find speakers with a tight rather than broad sweet spot.  Any advice would be appreciated.

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yogiboy
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I’ve owned those Spendors and the larger Harbeth M30. In your size room I would keep the Spendors. BTW, you should stick with the LS3/5a type of speaker. The Harbeth P3ESR is my favorite shoe box size speaker. Here is one of many positive reviews!

 

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yogiboy
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I have owned both. I preferred the non XD! BTW, since you are going to use a larger room the HL5 is the Harbeth I would suggest. I like them so much better than the M30! My buddy owns the M30.1 and loves them. FYI: I have owned every Harbeth minus the M40. I have also owned many Spendors including floorstanders!

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yogiboy
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The LS6 is rear ported so placement would be critical. How close to the rear wall will the speakers be placed and what is your budget? I can only recommend a speaker that I have owned. I have never owned any Spendor from the classic line!

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yogiboy
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I rescind those recommendations that I gave. I don’t think they are as directional that you are looking for!

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