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Can the Harbeth 40.1's boggie ?????

I am not looking for ear shattering volume - but everything I have read ( and no, where I live I cannot listen to them )but I am considering them. But, can they play some rock and roll and get out of their own way ???? Reviewers and owners have noted that they sound great at low volume levels - and they have an '' organic natural sound '' - that's great but can they play Lynard Skynard, some Allman Brothers and god forbid some Grateful Dead that well - like they advertise -sounds like real music ??? I also listen to Eva Cassidy, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Pat Methany, JJ Cale and most of all The Beatles ....and why do see so many of them for sale ??? Ummmmm.....
garebear
nolitan
865 posts
 
In the wrong room, the M40 can be a bit uninvolving. This speakers needs a good space around them so it would be more free flowing.
garebear OP
1,146 posts
 
......the room is 14' x 28' with 7 1/2' celings...and treated by ASC
nolitan
865 posts
 
Is the 14' the width ? that is not enough spread.
Ideally, the m40s should be 9 feet-10 feet apart with some room left on each sides of the speakers.
garebear OP
1,146 posts
 
Thanks Nolitan.....well I'm close - but there is still something very uninvolving about them.
missioncoonery
1,221 posts
 
IMO, you would be better of with vintage speakers given the list of artist you listen to..Tannoys/JBLs/Altecs rather than Harbeths..Cheaper as well..Avalons over Harbeths /no brainer again my opinion
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