@etph thanks. I’d love to hear about the treatments that you have and how you decided on them. Did you do some measurements with REW and then decided on what to get? It will be awesome if you can post a photo of your setup.
Help me choose: Harbeth 30.2 or SHL5+ XD in a 10 x 13 feet room?
Hello everyone,
Need some guidance on speaker selection. I am primarily targeting Harbeth. Open to others’ opinions. For this discussion appreciate experienced feedback on these two speakers. Sharing my room and audio setup details below.
Room:
Dimensions: 9.7 ft (W) × 12.5 ft (L)
Ceiling: Cathedral, 9.6 ft peak
Floor: Pergo Laminated, 5.5 x 9 ft rug in center only
Speakers: Tontrager Stand on bare floor, not rug
Front wall: LG G5 77" TV + Nakamichi Dragon Sounbar. Butcher Block Acoustics stands and rack.
Rear wall: Window behind MLP, curtained.
Listening distance: ~5 - 7 ft
My Audio SYSTEM:
Main speakers - to be determined. Need your opinion.
Amp: Synthesis A100 Titan (KT66, 100 W @ 6Ω)
DAC: Holo May KTE
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS130
Subwoofer: REL S/510 (planned)
Cables: Audio Note Lexus 96, DH Labs Air Matrix Cryo, Mirage USB
Taste in Music: Vocals, acoustic jazz, classical, opera, Tool/Dream Theater
Given the room volume is small, does it make sense to go with M30.2 or M30.3 and pair it with REL S/510, or SHL5PLUS XD or XD2? Which speakers will be optimal for best outcomes? 90% of the time I listen to vocals, jazz, and Acoustics.
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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