Is anyone using Harbeth speakers with a sub-woofer

Hi Taters:

I ran my Compact 7's with a Rel Stadium II for a while in my 14 X 23 X 9 room. The Rel is known for its ability to integrate seamlessly with monitors and I did feel that it added a firmer foundation to the music without a lot of discontinuity BUT at the end of the day I decided that a sub and monitor based loudspeaker system just wasn't for me. As good as the Rel is I always felt that I could "hear" the sub and found myself constantly tweaking it (position, settings, volume) to try to get the sound to be part of a whole cloth. In the end the extended bass was not worth the loss of coherence and musicality. I decided instead to try to find a larger, full range speaker that did what the Harbeth's did so well (loved them!) and had more and better bass. It took a while but I finally was able to get there with Daedalus. All I can suggest is that you give it a try and see how it works for you. I ended up selling my Rel for exactly what I paid for it so no harm in giving it a shot.

I am using the SHL5s with a REL R505. Set up was quick and mine has been a big improvment over listening without a sub. I set it up one time over a year ago, and have never had to move it since.

I'm waiting for Compact 7's to use with a REL B3. Has anyone had experience with the device offered on Audiogon to integrate subs with monitors? One of the Harbeth dealers was offering it with Compact 7's

I used Compact 7's with REL Strata III for awhile. Worked great. One of the best sounds I remember in that room, 12' X 18'

I use the SHL5's with a PMC TLE1 subwoofer in a 11'x17'x8' room. Works great.