harbeth p3esr or usher be 718

Now that I have listened to both the Usher and Harbeth extensively in the same room, using the same gears, here's what I concluded:

* the P3 has a more detailed sound, but the sound is on the dry, lean side. BE718 puts much more meat on the bone.

* BE718 sounds more like a full-range speaker. It can fill a mid-sized room with ease. If you are into the impact of music, go with BE718, period.

* BE718 is at least 3 db more efficient.

* if you are into rock or anything amplified, go with BE718.

* if you are into quiet music, acoustic, small ensembles, late night listening, go with the Harbeth.

To me, BE718 compete more against C7 rather than the P3.

P3 has it's delicate magic. But after listening to it for a while, I would miss the other qualities of BE718. And vice versa.

BE718 has a much more contemporary styling, but you know that already.

Heard the Fritz Rev 5 in Vegas, would definitely throw that into the mix.

I am using a Usher R1'5 amplifier with the usher be718 dmd speakers. I wanted to know if anyone esle is driving their Usher speakers with this low 150 watt amp. All reviews say to have at least 250 watt amp to drive the speakers and make them sing. Is anyone running these in your setup and can tell me if the usher amp has enough power to drive these speakers and make them sing. Thanks for any help.

I'm using NAD M3 integrated amp with 180w. The little Ushers sound great with this setup.