Before buying more equipment trying different tubes,cables, and speaker positions will change the sound radically with Harbeths.Giving yourself some time to optimize what you already have to work with will make it clear exactly where a change is needed.Congrats on your new speakers!
Harbeth 30.1 or 40.1
I would like to get a pair of Harbeth, and wondering if 30.1 or 40.1 is better. My room size is about 18’ x 16’. I currently have a pair of Spatial Audio X5 with large 12” mid range driver. I would say I listen in low to low-medium volume for Jazz and vocals. Is 40.1 too big for my area? I am afraid if I am not listening to what it is supposed to sound like if I don’t turn up the volume.
however, if I buy the 30.1, is that I should get a pair of sub? Versus for 40.1, I assumed I don’t need subs?
however, if I buy the 30.1, is that I should get a pair of sub? Versus for 40.1, I assumed I don’t need subs?
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@jtcf thanks. Yes, I am not planning to buy it immediately, but be prepared when something comes up in the used market. Actually, the weakest link in my system now is the DAC, if I judge by the price. I am using a Audio-gd NFB-3 which is an entry level DAC bought 8 yrs ago. I originally plan to upgrade that first. I bought a Topping dx7 pro, it is too bright for the X5 and the Bluetooth keeps dropping so I returned it. Maybe it will match well with the Harbeth to bring some sparkles. My Audio-gd now is a very smooth DAC. |
@arturgorniak is the extreme case of someone who believes 40 series Harbeths need serious power. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/harbeth-40-2-40th-anniversary-with-simaudio-mono-blocks At the other extreme, I've read posts from people driving them with tube amps well under 50 W. But I think you are reporting the lowest. For a real comparison/contrast, I think you need to aim for 100 or 150W SS. |
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