andreweast
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| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Well I will listen to the Proacs eventually, along with the Kef, the Janszen, and the Gradients if its possible to find a pair in the UK. As for now, I just bought a pair of M30.1 ex-demo for a good price. This means I can effectively have a long ... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Ok so how are they for sweet spot? The directionality and head-clamp narrow sweetspot of the ESLs is something I'm trying to get away from so that would be one concern. Otherwise they sound hugely promising, and yes, looking at the M30s on stands ... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Ctsooner, are we thinking of the same people? It is Dave and Mike that developed the sub system I'm talking about. Anyway, I'll be sure to follow your advice and give the Proac ribbons a listen before this quest is concluded. Pcoombs, thanks again... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Regarding subs...There was the suggestion that an M30.1 plus sub would be ideal. I've wondered about this for a while. Someone on the UK forums has been trying to do this but having problems with integration. Will he ever succeed? When you have a ... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Erik, you read my mind, I've been pestering a dealer to hear the KEF Reference 1 for a while. They've just got them in and burned in, but it will have to be after Christmas for a demo now, I think. Unless I go today! My feeling was that if they ca... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Well Ctsooner, you may have noticed from my OP that I've been living with stats for a year, and I love them in many ways. However my ESL63s have limits that I've been trying to overcome. One of those limits is that they have difficulties imaging a... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Can you explain how you've heard that and in what circumstances? With which versions of AN-E? How Is the discontinuity manifested musically? | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Yogiboy, regarding the Jansens - I heard these at a show about 18 months ago and thought they were very promising, but dismissed on the grounds of price. However I didn't know they had produced a smaller and more affordable version until you menti... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? I have to confess that before I decide on the m30.1 I am going to be getting a demo of the Janszen electrostats. That is thanks to this thread. They would burn a large hole in my pocket but could be worth it if they fulfil their promise. | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? I think the main factor that will decide if they are a long term keeper is whether I get the itch for more bass. I would be prepared to spend good money on a very good sub, but my jury is still out on the use of subs without an active crossover. O... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? I am pretty close to deciding on the M30.1 now after some experiments today. I'm currently listening to my P3ESR and they sound great, so I'm looking forward to going back to a mid sized Harbeth. I've got some old HL5 upstairs in a larger room so ... | |
| Spendor 2/3r2 vs. Harbeth 7es3 I'm slightly surprised by your conclusion because I don't think the C7ES3 is a polite speaker. Of all the Harbeth designs it is the most forward; along with the P3ESR it is a bit more explicit in the presence region than the M30.1 or SHL5. I'm afr... | |
| Upgrade from Harbeth Compact 7 I had a similar predicament a year ago, but I've still not really solved it (see my thread on Harbeths or Devores). I could have solved it if I'd had a bigger room, so I think it's crucial that you mention your room size. You can get a lot more fr... | |
| Devore or Harbeths to replace my ESL63s? Thanks for the ideas everyone. Dodgealum, your experience is fascinating, since you've come from the same original point as I have. The Daedelus speakers looks really interesting; 3 way, superbly constructed cabinets, efficient, natural driver mat... | |
| Great speakers for a small room I'm using Linn Majik 109 in my office, which is almost exactly the same size as yours, perhaps 6 inches smaller each way. They are wonderful; supremely tuneful without a hint of excessive brightness. With the front port they are happy being very c... |