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Ascend Sierra 1s to Harbeth 7ES-3s?

Don’t get me wrong, the Sierra’s are nothing short than a great speaker – especially at the price point of under 1K. The lower end is fantastic, dynamics are impressive, and the top end is smooth with no etching. With this being said, I’ve always been moved by a lush and romantic midrange, which has continually encouraged me to google: "Harbeth 7ES-3s."

Here’s the current setup that’s currently in flux:

Conrad-Johnson 2300
Parasound P3 (looking to upgrade to a CJ PFR)
Music Hall Maverick
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meiwan
399 posts
 
Big step up in performance. You won't be disappointed.
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rar1
1,578 posts
 
I would hope that the Harbeths would sound better as they cost 4X the Sierras ($3650 to $900).

FWIW, I had Spendor SA1's ($2K) and replaced them with the Sierras and have been very pleased with the change.

Rich
zkzpb8
208 posts
 
IMO, the Harbeth midrange is neither lush nor romantic - more natural and clear. But Harbeth does a nice balance of the accuracy and musicality, so that might very well appeal to you!
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