10-11-2019 3:50am
I always enjoyed listening to the ES3, but music sounded richer and more complex through the m30.1.
Since moved on to ATC, which I find more neutral and dynamic than the Harbeth.
Definitely compare the ATC SCM19 to the C7ES3 and see which you prefer. Very different speakers. I sold my m30.1's after comparing to SCM19's - but many don't favour the more neutral ATC sound.
The C7ES3 treble is incredible and best in the Harbeth line IMHO.I owned the C7ES3 for 2yrs and the m30.1 for 6 years. I found the 30.1 to have a more sophisticated and refined treble than the ES3.
Possibly the nicest sounding application of an aluminum dome that I have ever heard- natural but with a shimmering amount of air that adds trailing edge detail without going too far.
The P3ESR and 30.1 / .2 use the soft domes and they are too rounded off for me.
The SHL5+ have a super tweeter that while impressive does have some cancellations with the main tweeter that give the C7ES3 the edge.
The 40.1 /2 sound overly natural with a rounded off top end and dominating bottom end.
Again with the right system synergy and room setup the C7ES3 are spooky good speakers.
I always enjoyed listening to the ES3, but music sounded richer and more complex through the m30.1.
Since moved on to ATC, which I find more neutral and dynamic than the Harbeth.
Definitely compare the ATC SCM19 to the C7ES3 and see which you prefer. Very different speakers. I sold my m30.1's after comparing to SCM19's - but many don't favour the more neutral ATC sound.