Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1

Well, I pulled the trigger on the 40.1's so I'll let you know how they sound compared to the SHL5's. I get to keep the SHL5's until the 40's arrive so this comparison should be interesting.

Good for you!!! I'd be surprised if you don't love them. Looking forward to hearing back from you once they are set up.

I have mine approx. 5.5' off the front wall (wall to grill) and about 6' apart (inside to inside) and toe'd in approx. 15 degrees.

Many like the Harbeth sound, some less so:

http://www.10audio.com/harbeth_m30.htm

It is interesting the reviewer describes the M30 as having a boxy sound with the enclosure significantly contributing to the overall presentation although Harbeth speakers are designed to have minimal coloration from the box enclosure with their "lossy" cabinet approach. The Stereophile review of the 40.1 by Art Dudley was a more comprehensive and favorable one though.

That was one quick decision by the poster of the thread in going for the 40.1. Guess he really liked the SHL5. Looking forward to the comparison as much as my rendezvous with the 40.1 in a different setup this Sunday.

Way to go! Look forward to your comparison.(although my wallet might not)

Markus, please let us know what you think about the differences. I had the SHL5 and someday may want to go to the 40's. I liked the treble of the SHL5's, wondering how the 40's compare in the highs, and also wondering how the 40's do bass. I ultimately moved away from the SHL5's because they could not handle heavy music at louder volumes.