It is an axiom of
speaker design that the smaller the cabinet, the more challenging the task, and
when the cabinet is little bigger than a shoe box, the engineering challenges
are very considerable indeed. But Harbeth are renowned for sound quality, so it’s
no surprise that the Harbeth HL-P3ES-2 is indeed a most remarkable loudspeaker.
Packed with enough engineering to convince the most discerning audiophile that
he’s listening to the full bandwidth sound, the P3ES takes pride of place in
any hi-fi or AV system.
Extensively proven
in studios, outside broadcast and at home, this marvellous miniature speaker is
the direct descendent of the engineering behind the Harbeth BBC LS3/5a. Cabinet
construction, panel damping and response shaping are all the products of critical
analysis and much tuning. Instantly recognisable for their ‘Harbeth house
sound’ and occupying so little space, the HL-P3ES-2 makes possible the
enjoyment of really high quality sound in locations where space is at a real
premium.
Although the HL
P3ES-2 is the smallest Harbeth, it inherits the SuperTunedStructure™, SuperGrille™ and design philosophy from its bigger brothers. Taken together,
this explains the commonality of sound - as it should be and quite independent
of size, across the Harbeth range. The rest is due to our experience of live
sound in the studio and concert hall and the ability to turn that into a
satisfying sound at home.
Specification
Transducer
System: Sealed 2-way loudspeaker
Drive Units
LF : custom 110mm polymer cone,
antimagnet, screening can
HF : custom 19mm ferrocooled
aluminium dome, anti-magnet
Frequency
Response: 75 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3 dB free space, 1m smooth off axis response
Sensitivity
; 83 dB 1W/1m
Amplifier
Suggestion: 25 - 120 W*
Nominal
Impedance: 6 Ω nominal
Power
Handling: 50 W programme*
Connector: Four 4 mm gold-brass binding posts (biwireable)
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 305 x 188 x 198 mm (inc. grille and binding posts)
Finish: Veneers cherry, eucalyptus (standard)
Weight: 5.9 kg each, (13.2 kg packed in pairs)
Special
Features: AV ready with
controlled magnetic field and suitable for close proximity to TV and computer
screens with smooth, full bodied sound
Recommended
Listening: On stands at approx. tweeter height
