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Harbeth 7es3 vs HL5

Does anyone have a recomendation between these 2 speakers for a Rm approx 20' by 20' opening up to a kitchen and dining rm about the some size. I currently have Dunlavy 4a speakers which are untamingly bright. I have several tube and solid state amps and different speaker wires. The accustics are very difficult to deal with realistically and there is no long wall for the dunlavy's. I guess what am asking is would the 7es3 be too small for this size rm.I do have a sub if absoluely needed but I am no bass addict but am looking for a natural midrange sound. Thanks
timk
audioconnection
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try disconnecting the tweeters and see if the square room is still ringing.
Cheerts Johnnyr
takisjk
7 posts
 
Hi Timk
I have exactly the same room dimensions and openings as you do! Square rooms are indeed very difficult for good sound.
I have the Harbeth SHL-5 and use as listening area practically half the room. Distance between the speakers is about 6,5 ft (about 2 meters)and from listening point 9 ft (2,7 meters) The speakers are 3,5 ft (about 1,1 meter) from the back wall. The result is very very good. I don't have any issues with the bass or the high freq, everything is OK! I have never had any better sound in my home!
Go for the SHL-5, it is a fantastic speaker and very easy to position.
You will not need the sub, that is for sure!
timk OP
6 posts
 
Thanks Takisjk Your recommendation is very helpful and welcome. Have a great wk!
timk OP
6 posts
 
Just an update I did buy a used pr of SHL-5 Using them in my 20' by 20' living rm. They sound fantastic. Room interactions is not such an issue and bass is fine with no need for sub. I thought the rm would be too lrg but its not; using the skyland stands. Could not be happier I will be keeping these for a long while. Thanks everyone for you input
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