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Harbeth owners and fans

I am considering Harbeth speakers for my LR remodel. Their placement needs to be in openings/built in bookcases on each side of a fireplace. The areas are large enough to allow several inches space on each side and top of speakers and a foot or more behind them. If I place the front of the speaker even with the front of the opening will it penalize the performance potential of these speakers?
wdt
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Almost certainly. The only way to see how much of an effect it will have is to try them. Also, any speaker will be effected, not just Harbeth. Most bookshelf speakers are meant to be put on stands and not bookshelves.
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drubin
3,240 posts
 
In your favor, however, the ported Harbeth models (the P3ESR is sealed) have their ports on the front.
wdt OP
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Thanks for response. I am thinking compact 7 or shl5. I thought the forward facing port would make the area around and behind a non issue. This is a big room, most use being family tv but audio jewelry is always good in any room. Thx again for feedback and anyone else please chime in with any thoughts.
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