Classic Audio T1 and T3 field coil loudspeakers

The Hartsfield is very nice but lacks the bottom octave that you have with the T3 and T1, although the Classic Audio Loudspeakers version of the Hartsfield its making considerably deeper and better bass than the originals! Its the usual trade- more efficiency, less bass. To really hear what the Hartsfield does it should be placed in a corner.

Thanks Ralph.  Appreciate the input...

Does the Hartsfield project a bigger image/soundscape due to its width? Do either the t 3.3 or hartsfield play loud enough for larger rooms, say 36x25? Are their any owner reviews of the T 3.3? Thnx. 

"Does the Hartsfield project a bigger image/soundscape due to its width?"

Do you mean, because corner placement would put the Hartsfields further apart?

Soundstage width is related to setup geometry. The T-3’s would not be in the corners so if they are placed close to the sidewalls theoretically they could subtend a slightly wider angle, but normally I would expect the Hartsfields to cover a wider angle. I never heard a "hole in the middle" with either of them (or the T1), regardless of room size.

I noticed more soundstage depth with the T-1’s and T-3’s than with the Hartsfields.

"Do either the t 3.3 or hartsfield play loud enough for larger rooms, say 36x25?"

Oh yeah. Both of them, but the Hartsfields especially.

The Hartsfields have the most impact of any speaker I have heard. Heard them on two occasions, both of which were truly memorable. Once was at T.H.E Show in Las Vegas (concurrent with CES). My brother and his wife, and I and my wife, stopped by the room. Our wives couldn’t resist the call of the Hartsfields and both got up and just started dancing. I resisted the urge but my butt was shaking in its chair.

Note that the levels of the midrange and tweeter are user-adjustable. So if the top end sounded a bit "hot" to someone under show conditions, smoothness is just a knob-twiddle away.

Duke

@duke,

Thank you for the reply. It is really helpful in supporting my inquiries as I journey into new speaker frontiers. I assume the Hartsfields have to be close to corners for optimal bass, somewhat like the new Klipschorns. I heard the Hartsfield at the Capital Audio Fest along with the T1, what a show that was. Both the T1 and Hartsfield played effortlessly in the room they were setup in with Atmasphere amps driving them. I have been all over the map exploring different speakers to make my next move. Your comments make my salivate to own a pair someday.