chrisliv

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Bookshelf or Mini Monitor
I would love to get into the Harbeths, but I already have a lot tied up in the main rig with Spendor's and Blue Circle. I would feel guilty indulging so much in a desktop thing.I started and stopped with Era D4's. Seem to be the right size, right ... 
Bookshelf or Mini Monitor
Well I've been busy following up on suggestions. So far, the Era D4's are reading strong. Be nice to take advantage of 100 wats on a desk top while considering the D4's specs. Still have others to look at. 
What to fill Skylan stands with for Harbeth SHL5s
I custom made a stereo rack to match the Sound Anchor stands that my Spendor SP100's sit on. I filled 2x4,2x2,1x1 steel tubing with silica sand. Silica sand was plenty dense, heavy and dampened steel perfectly. Steel likes to ring. 
What will slap around
Have not heard Gallo's RW. They do look a little spooky. I would like to see them up close. You are so right about limited sweet spot with sp100. So, you think Gallo's and 9/1's for that matter, have as much presence or more than sp100's? Interest... 
What will slap around
Roxy54,Thanks for your input and I have benefitted by your observations in other posts as well. Nice review of SP100's. I did'nt realize the Harbeth 40's were that much better than the SP100's. Obviously I have not heard 40's though I tried to get... 
Best speaker under $1K...... used market
Would you consider new at $1k to $1.2k ?If so, Ohm Micro Walsh or Ohm 100 Walsh.Omni or semi omni directional could fill basement depending on room dimensions. Good review by 6moons on micro walsh.