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New speakers for $5000

I’m looking for new speakers for about $5,000. My integrated amp is a Luxman 505z and I have a Rel s/812. The source is an Innuous Pulse with the LPSU and a Chord dac. The room is about 12 by 16. I like acoustic, blues and jazz. I was thinking about the Harbeth Compact 7Es 3 xd 2 or the Totem Forest. I’d grateful for any input. Thanks. 

hugo1
hugo1 OP
35 posts
 

Thank you very much.  I appreciate the insight from everyone. I can get a demo pair of the Totems for less than the Harbeths. 

steakster
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https://speakerchoices.com/

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yogiboy
6,187 posts
 

In your system profile you have those Harbeths! What's up with that?

hugo1 OP
35 posts
 

I plan to upgrade the Harbeths as they are many generations old.  Perhaps I should have been clearer in my post.

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ghdprentice
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I recommend comparing and contrasting the sonic characteristics in an AI.

Here’s a summary from one:

 

 

  • Choose Harbeth C7ES-3 XD if you want: long, relaxed sessions; voices that melt you; forgiving treble; you listen nearfield or medium rooms; you favor acoustic/organic music.
  • Choose Totem Forest if you want: more bass authority and drive; toe-tapping PRaT; laser imaging; higher SPL capability; you play a lot of rock/electronic and want excitement.

 

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