Stand Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Two-way, stand-mounted, sealed-box loudspeaker. Drive-units: 0.75" (19mm) aluminum-dome tweeter, 4.5" (110mm) polypropylene-cone woofer; both units are magnetically shielded for use in close proximity to a TV set or monitor. Crossover frequency: 3.5kHz. Crossover slopes: third-order, 18dB/octave. Frequency response: 80Hz–20kHz ±3dB at 1m; –6dB at 68Hz. Sensitivity: 82.5dB/W/m (2.83V). Nominal impedance: 6 ohms. Amplifier requirements: greater than 20W. Power handling: 45W program.
Dimensions: 12" (305mm) H by 7.4" (188mm) W by 6.7" (170mm) D. Weight: 11 lbs (5kg) each.
Finishes available: teak, walnut, black ash, light oak, rosewood, ebony, yew wood veneers.
Serial numbers of units tested: H0293A/B.
Price: $1100/pair (1993); $1595//pair (HL-P3ES-2, 2005); $1850/pair in Cherry veneer, $2099/pair in Eucalyptus, $2150/pair in Tiger Ebony (2007). Approximate number of dealers: 20 (1993).
Manufacturer: Harbeth Audio Ltd., 3 Enterprise Park, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2LH, England. Web: www.harbeth.co.uk. US distributor: Golden String, Redmond, WA (1993); Fidelis High-End Audio & Home Theater, 14 East Broadway (Route 102), Derry, NH 03038. Tel: (603) 437-4769 Fax: (603) 437-4790. Web: www.fidelisav.com (2007).