Harbeth C7ES-3 XD
Specification
C7ES-3 XD
A symbol of crystal-clear clarity and meticulous detail, embodying essential neutrality and a naturally balanced tonal profile.
Experience musical enchantment at home with the C7ES-3 XD, a medium-sized, multi-award-winning loudspeaker revered for its precise three-dimensional sound that satisfies even the most discerning audiophiles. Harbeth's dedication to accuracy and lifelike sound is showcased in the meticulous design, with a hidden yet crucial element—the crossover. Carefully integrating drive units across a wider horizontal and vertical arc, incremental improvements to this key component enhance the legendary loudspeaker's ability to present challenging instruments with increased presence and transparency.
In the realm of loudspeakers, none articulates the emotional power of the artist as eloquently as this iconic model.
200mm Harbeth RADIAL2™ bass/mid;
25mm ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
45Hz – 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
520 x 272 x 305 mm
(+12mm for grille and binding posts)
Two 4mm Harbeth branded binding posts
13.2 kg each (without packing)
Overall response optimised for use away from walls
Optimally to bring ears level with tweeters
(Tweeter: 440mm up from cabinet base)
Single speaker per protective carton
Black
In the end, the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD acquitted themselves with such nimbleness, musicality, excellent 3D sound-staging, honest translating abilities, and timbral accuracy that there was no way I couldn’t award them an Editor’s Choice Award.
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