I purchased a pair of P3’s a month ago based on their uniformly rave reviews online. I have tried them with 3 different amps, in two different rooms, and with and without a sub, and am just not overly impressed, using a variety of music. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I expected more OMG moments. They certainly aren’t bad. Very detailed. But to me they sound bright which I never expected. And I just can’t get them to sound really good. I have other speakers I gravitate to for listening sessions- KEF LS 50 and Klipsch RP 600ms.
Hard to imagine them sounding bright. I use mine with a recapped vintage Accuphase integrated amp and fairly old Electrocompaniet CD player, with neutral to warmish results.
I also find them to be valuable in that my listening space is far from ideal, and yet they perform admirably.
I am not a fan of the Harbeth P3esr either just not my cup of tea. Had Kef’s before and Pro Ac 10 Tabellete both to me sounded better. I know not comparing apple to apple but I currently own Klipsch RP 600f and they are my go to speakers.
I moved them from 32 inches away from back wall to 16 inches from back wall with slight toe in. Sound more natural. Maybe in my room, needs reinforcement from wall to get more mid bass response. Without that, maybe sound too bright Have maybe 60 hrs on them Maybe need more run in Maybe my ears just aren’t that discriminating
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