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Harbeth 7es3 vs HL5

Does anyone have a recomendation between these 2 speakers for a Rm approx 20' by 20' opening up to a kitchen and dining rm about the some size. I currently have Dunlavy 4a speakers which are untamingly bright. I have several tube and solid state amps and different speaker wires. The accustics are very difficult to deal with realistically and there is no long wall for the dunlavy's. I guess what am asking is would the 7es3 be too small for this size rm.I do have a sub if absoluely needed but I am no bass addict but am looking for a natural midrange sound. Thanks
timk
timk OP
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Bob I suspect you are right. I do remember some of the Vienna acustics speaker reviews although I have not heard them. I guess highs as far as I'm concerned would be defined in the spike in the 2 to 4 K region for my living rm. Its a hard room to deal with limited placement options for the speakers and combined with the Dunlavys it unacceptable. Thanks for your input.
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
try disconnecting the tweeters and see if the square room is still ringing.
Cheerts Johnnyr
takisjk
7 posts
 
Hi Timk
I have exactly the same room dimensions and openings as you do! Square rooms are indeed very difficult for good sound.
I have the Harbeth SHL-5 and use as listening area practically half the room. Distance between the speakers is about 6,5 ft (about 2 meters)and from listening point 9 ft (2,7 meters) The speakers are 3,5 ft (about 1,1 meter) from the back wall. The result is very very good. I don't have any issues with the bass or the high freq, everything is OK! I have never had any better sound in my home!
Go for the SHL-5, it is a fantastic speaker and very easy to position.
You will not need the sub, that is for sure!
timk OP
6 posts
 
Thanks Takisjk Your recommendation is very helpful and welcome. Have a great wk!
timk OP
6 posts
 
Just an update I did buy a used pr of SHL-5 Using them in my 20' by 20' living rm. They sound fantastic. Room interactions is not such an issue and bass is fine with no need for sub. I thought the rm would be too lrg but its not; using the skyland stands. Could not be happier I will be keeping these for a long while. Thanks everyone for you input
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