Alternative to my P3ESR

I have a pair of Harbeth P3ESR in my desktop set-up, powered by a Primaluna Dialogue Premium with KT150 power tubes. I love the imaging and mids, especially in acoustic music, but I miss the mid-bass. I have a Rel T5, but it's helping the lowest bass, not giving that mid-bass thump I am looking for. I tried a few solid-state amps but missed the tube sound - and they both felt fatiguing in comparison.

Any suggestions on an alternative standmount at a similar price that I should consider for near-field listening? I'm about four feet from the speakers, they're three feet from the back wall.

stephenjess01-19-2026 11:11pm

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yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,187 posts 01-20-2026 at 09:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 @jastralfu https://www.falconacoustics.co.uk/kits-cabinet-parts-accessories/imf-completeathome-loudspeaker-systems-falcon/q7-completeathome-loudspeaker-system.html If you want to save on the price it took me about 2 to 3 hours to put the kit together!
glennewdick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,973 posts 01-20-2026 at 02:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Proac Tablet's, 1sc etc.
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,818 posts 01-20-2026 at 02:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pick up a pair of used Nola Boxer's.
jastralfu Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 563 posts 01-20-2026 at 03:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yogiboy i was feeling lazy so I paid the extra to have them put it together. But yes, you can save the extra couple hundred or so and put it together yourself. I probably should have mentioned that as well. Thanks for correcting my oversight.
steveashe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 119 posts 01-20-2026 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've heard that the Chesky Audio LC2's are incredible. And they fit your budget. And they'd be new.