I agree with above. I've heard both, & I own the H.R. Shearwaters. The Kestrels do have a wider sounstage, while the Shearwater's higher 'detail' gives a more focussed location of instruments between the speakers, really a "holographic" effect with a good amp. Anyway, in your room, I think the Kestrels are the better choice. Shearwaters need more room, ideally they'd sound better away from the wall, and you should be (as the literature says) at least seven feet from the speakers, more like 8 or 9. I've got my Shearwaters out about 8 feet from the rear wall, and about 5 feet from the side walls in my 24x18x8 room. The Kestrels are really great speakers. I'd love to have a pair of them too! That'll be a great set up, Kestrels & Mesa, mmmmmm.
Kestrals vs Shearwaters
Hey there Meadowlark experts, I have a question for you: My listening room is 11X14 w/ 10 ft ceilings. My amp is a Mesa Tigris Integerated (25wpc) with a Cary CD 303. Given the size of my room and the equipment, which model of Meadowlarks do you recommend - HR Shearwaters or HR Kestrals