I've heard the 100's in both demo rooms and recording studios - great speakers, but I have P3-ESR's. Honestly haven't heard the 100's in a while, but I just really dig Harbeth so that's what I'm into. From memory, I found the 100's a little too boxy - that's always a deal breaker for me...
ProAc Studio 100 vs. Proac 1SC vs. Harbeth P3ESR
There are a million threads on here about Proac vs Harbeth, etc. but I will go ahead and start one more. I will be revamping my system over the next year or two and am starting with new speakers. My preference is to use monitors with a sub. Listening tendencies are jazz, rock,and country but no classical or rap. I also plan to use SS amp and pre-amp.
Over the last few months I have listened to various monitors from Totem, B&W, PSB, and ProAc. Easily, my favorite to date are the Proac Studio 100's. I love the mid-range, purity, and detail present in these speakers. That being said, I have narrowed it down to 3 choices based on what I have heard and read. If I buy used, I won't have a chance to audition so I would really appreciate some general opinions on the 3 models above. Specifically:
1) Are there any major differences in sound between the Proac 1SC and the Studio 100s? If so, how do they differ?
2) Can anyone who has heard the Harbeth P3ESR make a comparison to either of these Proac models?
I know it's impossible to form an accurate opinion without hearing all 3 but any general comments would be valuable to me. I'm sure these are all good choices but hopefully I end up with the best one for me. Thanks.
Over the last few months I have listened to various monitors from Totem, B&W, PSB, and ProAc. Easily, my favorite to date are the Proac Studio 100's. I love the mid-range, purity, and detail present in these speakers. That being said, I have narrowed it down to 3 choices based on what I have heard and read. If I buy used, I won't have a chance to audition so I would really appreciate some general opinions on the 3 models above. Specifically:
1) Are there any major differences in sound between the Proac 1SC and the Studio 100s? If so, how do they differ?
2) Can anyone who has heard the Harbeth P3ESR make a comparison to either of these Proac models?
I know it's impossible to form an accurate opinion without hearing all 3 but any general comments would be valuable to me. I'm sure these are all good choices but hopefully I end up with the best one for me. Thanks.