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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
rsf507
2,241 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
2,938 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
2,241 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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