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Quad 11L Classic

MWalt said:
Shocking! I never would have believed that the P3's would go. This WILL be an interesting journey...Time to start a new thread, Art.
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I know huh!

BTW the Quads in Cherry are as dark as the Deep Rose...lol! What the heck. My wife loves the Quads so it appears she will buy the Deep Rose set (with a little subsidy from me).
 
You should have no trouble selling the Harbeth's, they're rare here and don't loose to much value, and so the search starts anew.
 
Surprised to read about your decision on the Harbeth. Whether you can afford it or not, the C7's, for me, are not better speakers than the P3's.

I'm not sure if you will get along with the Quad, either. I remember them sounding a little lean and polite.

I know STO very well, but can't remember if they have a 30 day return policy.
 
newworld said:
Surprised to read about your decision on the Harbeth. Whether you can afford it or not, the C7's, for me, are not better speakers than the P3's.

I'm not sure if you will get along with the Quad, either. I remember them sounding a little lean and polite.

I know STO very well, but can't remember if they have a 30 day return policy.
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I'm not sure what you mean.

I don't need a return policy and I "do" get on with the Quad's. They are not replacing the Harbeth's, they are replacing Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's. The 9.1's just became the rears in my HT system.

As for the C7's I would agree that they are not better, per se, than the P3 but they do have increased scale over the P3. They are simply more than I will ever have to spend on speakers and they are too big for my home office. They are out and in fact all british mini monitors are out. Spendor is too polite for me, ProAc too aggressive.

Time for a new sound...I'm ready!
 
I do think that Compact 7s would overwhelm your small room. I think they can get boomy in tight quarters. I've seen used ones as low as $2k, but those went fast. Anyway, I'm curious as to what path you'll take. I think the C7 and P3 are so different in presentation as to be incomparable. Different tools for different jobs. P3s do not work well in large rooms. And C7s, aren't to me, a good solution for small rooms. Horses for courses.
 
I have enough info now to make a decision as to what will replace the P3ESR. As soon as I sell the Harbeth's I will make the move and start a thread.
 
I'm surprised as well...however sometimes listening to a new sound makes things more clear. I thought you'd go with Spendor, Art. That's what I was going to guess in this post, but I see you have ruled it out already. I could take a guess but there's little point. Looking forward to the new thread!
 
Art K. said:
I'm not sure what you mean.

I don't need a return policy and I "do" get on with the Quad's. They are not replacing the Harbeth's, they are replacing Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's. The 9.1's just became the rears in my HT system.

As for the C7's I would agree that they are not better, per se, than the P3 but they do have increased scale over the P3. They are simply more than I will ever have to spend on speakers and they are too big for my home office. They are out and in fact all british mini monitors are out. Spendor is too polite for me, ProAc too aggressive.

Time for a new sound...I'm ready!
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Gotcha. What speakers are you considering if none of the British mini monitors are on the list?
 
I don't know how long you had the Harbeths, but if you made it over a year, that's great for an audiophile. I'd been through 4 speakers in the past two years before settling on the P3ESR's and clicking with them. But next year they'll be swapped out of the main room for a pair of Rega RS5s and then put in a smaller room, where they'll fit better. Until then, though, it's all about the near field enjoyment. Anyway, good luck with the audition process, Art! Unless, of course, you've already decided. :)
 
kevindoyle said:
I don't know how long you had the Harbeths, but if you made it over a year, that's great for an audiophile. I'd been through 4 speakers in the past two years before settling on the P3ESR's and clicking with them. But next year they'll be swapped out of the main room for a pair of Rega RS5s and then put in a smaller room, where they'll fit better. Until then, though, it's all about the near field enjoyment. Anyway, good luck with the audition process, Art! Unless, of course, you've already decided. :)
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How do you like those Rega RS-5's?
 
kevindoyle said:
I don't know how long you had the Harbeths, but if you made it over a year, that's great for an audiophile. I'd been through 4 speakers in the past two years before settling on the P3ESR's and clicking with them. But next year they'll be swapped out of the main room for a pair of Rega RS5s and then put in a smaller room, where they'll fit better. Until then, though, it's all about the near field enjoyment. Anyway, good luck with the audition process, Art! Unless, of course, you've already decided. :)
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We've owned some similar pieces. I used to have an all Rega setup with a Mira 3, Apollo, P5 and R5's. The Harbeth's have been here for 1 1/2 yrs....and yes I've already decided! The P3's went up for sale yesterday.
 
Ok what do we know:
1. Not british.
2. Between Spendor (polite) and ProAc (aggressive)
3. Less than Harbeth C7 $3650
4. Fill 18x14 living room occasionally, and not overwhelm 9x10 room
 
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