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An upgrade ? From Sonus Faber to Harberh speaker

Hi fellow audiogon forumers.  Of late, I scouted an used Harbeth C7ES2 speaker.  Was wondering if this would be ideal to replace my 17 years old Sonus Faber Concertino Domus ?

Generally , I listen to vocals,  jazz, classical and few new age music, warm and musical at low volume listening are my preference.

I have read through some past review on Audiogon and other websites.  C7ES2 is a mostly acceptable and recognised full range speaker.

If you have similar path experience, would like to hear your advise and sharing. 

Cheers

auronthas
auronthas OP
79 posts
 

Firstly, thanks all for your valuable comments and recommendation.

@akg_ca Accuphase E280 amp , source from Auralic Aries Mini and external DAC with AKM 4499 on Roon platform.

@ryder hi, I just sold my 400xi lately , moving to small room, need a speaker that can produce sound at low volume level while retain the good imaging sound.

Well, I would observe more ... on C7ES3 version then 

rsf507
2,448 posts
 

Keep your current SF or try and find a newer pr but I wouldn't go the Harbeth route myself.

auronthas OP
79 posts
 

@rsf507 Interesting...May I know why Harbeth is not recommended in your opinion?

What about ATC bookshelves passive speakers like SCM 7, SCM 11 , etc

chayro
3,050 posts
 

I’ve owned several Harbeth speakers and I have found the Chartwell L6s to be better in a small-room low-volume situation. The rear port gives them a bit of a bump on the bottom, that sounds very pleasing at lower volumes. Excellent all-around speaker within its size limitations. I really like them.  

rsf507
2,448 posts
 

@auronthas a very close friend had a pr of Harbeth's so have had a chance to listen to then often and they never got my foot tappin. He as well didn't get along with them and since sold them. 

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