Harbeth SHL5 vs 40.1

Good for you!!! I'd be surprised if you don't love them. Looking forward to hearing back from you once they are set up.

I have mine approx. 5.5' off the front wall (wall to grill) and about 6' apart (inside to inside) and toe'd in approx. 15 degrees.

Many like the Harbeth sound, some less so:

http://www.10audio.com/harbeth_m30.htm

It is interesting the reviewer describes the M30 as having a boxy sound with the enclosure significantly contributing to the overall presentation although Harbeth speakers are designed to have minimal coloration from the box enclosure with their "lossy" cabinet approach. The Stereophile review of the 40.1 by Art Dudley was a more comprehensive and favorable one though.

That was one quick decision by the poster of the thread in going for the 40.1. Guess he really liked the SHL5. Looking forward to the comparison as much as my rendezvous with the 40.1 in a different setup this Sunday.

Way to go! Look forward to your comparison.(although my wallet might not)

Markus, please let us know what you think about the differences. I had the SHL5 and someday may want to go to the 40's. I liked the treble of the SHL5's, wondering how the 40's compare in the highs, and also wondering how the 40's do bass. I ultimately moved away from the SHL5's because they could not handle heavy music at louder volumes.

Hello,
I am really interested in Marcus´ comparison. I come from Germany and I am looking for a new speaker and I decided to hear the Harbeth too.
Which of the Harbeth is the best one (without the 40.1), SHL5, M30 or 7PS3?
I already tried Piega C8ltd., Dynaudio Sapphire, Audio Physics and these speakers are too technical for my ears.
Do You think, that Harbeth speakers match well with a Jeff Rowland Concentra II?

Regards from Germany