Harbeth SHL5plus XD
Specification
SHL5plus XD
The quintessential British home monitor, a speaker that seamlessly marries explicitness with genuine beauty. Representing the pinnacle of Harbeth's craftsmanship, this loudspeaker ensures an unparalleled high-end audio journey.
The SHL5plus XD extracts the utmost brilliance from the specially crafted 200mm RADIAL2™ bass/mid driver by Harbeth. The overall sound is expansive, robust, and remarkably transparent, imbued with a surprising sense of freshness.
A consummate mid-sized stand-mounted loudspeaker that sets a new standard for audio excellence.
3-way vented:
200mm Harbeth RADIAL2™ bass/mid;
25mm ferrofluid-cooled tweeter;
20mm dome SuperTweeter.
40Hz – 20kHz, ±3dB free-space, grille on, smooth off-axis response
6 ohms, easy to drive
86dB/2.83V/1m axial
Works with a wide range of amplifiers – suggested from 25W/channel
150W programme
635 x 322 x 300 mm
(+12mm for grille and binding posts)
Two 4mm Harbeth branded binding posts
15.8 kg each (without packing)
Overall response optimised for use away from walls
Optimally to bring ears level with tweeters
(Tweeter: 475mm up from cabinet base)
Single speaker per protective carton
Black
You don’t think about soundstage, frequency range, distortion or any of that at all. You drown in the music itself, eyes closed, almost afraid to take a breath as if it could disturb the performance.