To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...

Harbeth 30.1's for the past 4 years.  Presently paired with Pass INT-25.  95% of the time I stream qobuz through an innuos zen mk 3/mhdt orchid DAC.   Lots of jazz with focus on guitar and vocals.  Lots of classical with focus on piano / small ensembles.  Well recorded rock and roll (think Deja vu).  I very much like to hear a sense of acoustic space around the performers.  Context - I'm somewhat volume constrained as I live in a coop apartment and have neighbors that I'm getting to know (moved here 6 mos ago). 

I think they're great speakers.  I mean there are times when I get goosebumps when listening to well recorded music.  Good at low levels.  Sort of remind me of Quad ESL63's that I used to own.  That kind of transparent presentation.  Just really nice speakers.  Maybe I'd look at the XD's but...I don't feel compelled to do anything except listen.  

I have the SHL5+ 40s in a 13' x 16' room.  No experience with the 30s.
For low to mid volume listening, they clearly are better than my LS50s, LRSs and B&W Matrix 801S2s.

My 1970s Rogers LS3/5As however, are right up there with the SHL5+ 40s for low volume listening.

hleeid, 

Please share what amp you are using with the Shl5+. Thanks.

Low listening ,vocals, acoustic music. The P3ESR is the Harbeth you should be looking at! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFIaiPT_kY

I've owned the SHL5, Monitor 30 and P3s. IMO, the SHL5s had a bigger, smoother sound and are more tolerant to equipment and cables than the others.  That said, I would definitely use a good cable, stands and amplifier with some guts.  I happen to love my P3s right now.  Very well balanced with satisfying bass and good at lower levels.  Using with a Heed Elexir 50 wpc integrated.