Harbeth Owners which model?


I am looking to buy either a M30.1, SHL5, or M40.1. I owned a SHL5 in the past for about 3 years and totally enjoyed it and have regretted ever selling them. Since I sold the SHL5's a few years ago Harbeth has come out with the M30.1 and I wanted any feedback from anyone who has compared the 5's vs. 30.1? Anyone sell their 5's for the 30.1 and why? Lastly I am also interested in the 40.1's my room is 18 x 14 is that big enough to handle the 40.1?
bobheinatz
Your room is not too small for the 40.1. They are incredibly good, and well ahead of the (very good) SHL5 you already owned.
I love my SHL5s and augment them slightly with a REL T9 sub. But I wish I could compare them to the M30 and M40...
I own SHL5's and previously owned the M-40.1's. Both great speakers. The M-40.1's are the best speaker I've owned... but at half the price, the SHL5's are very respectable, especially when paired with a REL sub.

Your room at 14' x18' is a bit on the small side for M-40.1's, but is probably doable if you have a properly treated room.