Harbeth M30


Hi, All.

I recently bought Harbeth M30. They are driven by NAIM NAP 180, NAC112, and MERIDIAN 506 (10 year old). My former speakers are Harbeth P3, which I loved so much. Very detailed presentation with amazing mid range.

Honestly, I am expecting same things from M30 with bigger sound stage and more base. So far, I have been disappointed with M30. I do not have any idea about this. Aging? Power and Pre amplifier are not enough to drive the M30?

I am seriouly considering upgrading the source to NAIM CDP.

Any suggestion welcome.
youjoon

Showing 1 response by cellosven

Owning 3 pair of Harbeth speakers (SHL5s, 30, 7s) I have deduced that the 30s need to be treated like monitors....heavy break-in, very careful set up, and to be in close range. They always sound beautiful, but in a normal set-up don't really have that transparent top without being at close range. If you want transparent go with the 7s, which are more transparent further away. The SHL5s are dark and none of them have real bass. so no need to spend the extra bucks. Just get a good and flexible sub.