Harbeth M30 vs. Super HL5

Hi Eweed, Actually, I also found a couple of reviews that compared the two, but again... they were reviews, written by paid reviewers. That being said, they present the M30s as a little bit more forward in there presentatoin too..
This actualy suits me better. I like my music a little more forward. Anyway, with respect the spousal approval? Well... the HL5s are much larger. So.... basicaly, they look like a big boring square boxes with dimensions of roughly 29" X 14" X 14". It's going to be pretty hard to camoflage those. In comparison the M30s are only 18" x 11" x 11". So, they're a little easier to hide. Hmmn? It may be time for round trip tickets for two to Hawaii. I bet that will get the speakers in the house.

One way for "W" = problem solved.

LOL!!!!

I recently bought a pair of M30's ( 30th anniversary edition) from my local Harbeth dealer. Was able to compare with the 7ES-3s but not unfortunately the HL5s which the dealer told me they no longer held as they much preferred and the 30s in comparison. Certainly for myself there was a certain magically quality I heard in the 30s which was missing from the otherwise excellent 7ES-3S . I can only guess this may be due to the different tweeter and cabinet design that the 30s have in contrast to the 7ESs and HL5s .

Kensetsu - Have you compared both speakers? I'd be curious about your thoughts, if you were able to do that. (Not many folks have, as far as I can tell.)

As far as WAF goes, I'm allowing myself to get pulled into a partial kitchen remodel. Started as a floor replacement. Now it's turning into repainting the entire thing, cabinets an all. She knows what she's doing...