Harbeth - HL-P3ES-2 Speaker set
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The Harbeth HL-P3ES-2 are historic passive stand-mount hi-fi loudspeakers (mini-monitors), considered the direct spiritual and technological descendants of the legendary BBC LS3/5a monitors. Produced in the mid-2000s, they embody the Harbeth philosophy of “natural sound,” optimizing performance in cabinets of extremely small size (roughly the same footprint as a shoebox).
Technical Specifications
System type: 2-way closed-box speaker with pneumatic suspension.
Drivers: 110 mm (4.33 in) mid-woofer with a custom polymer cone.
Tweeter: 19 mm (0.75 in) with an aluminum dome, ferrofluid-cooled and magnetically shielded.
Frequency response: 75 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB in free space).
Nominal impedance: 6 Ohms.
Sensitivity: 83 dB / 1W / 1m (relatively low load, requires good amplification).
Recommended amplification: From 25W to 120W.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 305 x 188 x 198 mm.
Weight: About 5.9 kg each.
Sound Characteristics and Strengths
Magic Midrange: As Harbeth tradition, voice and acoustic instruments and mid-range details are reproduced exceptionally, transparently, and without artificial coloration.
Three-Dimensional Stereo Image: Thanks to the narrow front baffle and the well-damped sealed cabinet (SuperTunedStructure technology), the speakers virtually disappear in the room, creating a wide, stable, and deep soundstage.
Bass Management: Despite the cabinet’s physical limits (deep bass below ~70–75 Hz is attenuated), articulation and speed in the lower midrange are exemplary. There is no “boomy” artificial bass typical of other mini speakers with reflex designs.
Ideal for Small Spaces: They perform best in near-field setups (near listening), small offices, apartments, or bedrooms, placed on sturdy stands at ear-height.
Additionally, they have their own iron construction, clearly visible in the high photo, 69 cm tall.
Given the substantial weight of the iron structure, shipping is not planned. Private arrangements can be made for shipping the speakers only, without the iron structure.
The condition is excellent, with no marks, scratches, or damage. They are like new.
The Harbeth HL-P3ES-2 are historic passive stand-mount hi-fi loudspeakers (mini-monitors), considered the direct spiritual and technological descendants of the legendary BBC LS3/5a monitors. Produced in the mid-2000s, they embody the Harbeth philosophy of “natural sound,” optimizing performance in cabinets of extremely small size (roughly the same footprint as a shoebox).
Technical Specifications
System type: 2-way closed-box speaker with pneumatic suspension.
Drivers: 110 mm (4.33 in) mid-woofer with a custom polymer cone.
Tweeter: 19 mm (0.75 in) with an aluminum dome, ferrofluid-cooled and magnetically shielded.
Frequency response: 75 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB in free space).
Nominal impedance: 6 Ohms.
Sensitivity: 83 dB / 1W / 1m (relatively low load, requires good amplification).
Recommended amplification: From 25W to 120W.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 305 x 188 x 198 mm.
Weight: About 5.9 kg each.
Sound Characteristics and Strengths
Magic Midrange: As Harbeth tradition, voice and acoustic instruments and mid-range details are reproduced exceptionally, transparently, and without artificial coloration.
Three-Dimensional Stereo Image: Thanks to the narrow front baffle and the well-damped sealed cabinet (SuperTunedStructure technology), the speakers virtually disappear in the room, creating a wide, stable, and deep soundstage.
Bass Management: Despite the cabinet’s physical limits (deep bass below ~70–75 Hz is attenuated), articulation and speed in the lower midrange are exemplary. There is no “boomy” artificial bass typical of other mini speakers with reflex designs.
Ideal for Small Spaces: They perform best in near-field setups (near listening), small offices, apartments, or bedrooms, placed on sturdy stands at ear-height.
Additionally, they have their own iron construction, clearly visible in the high photo, 69 cm tall.
Given the substantial weight of the iron structure, shipping is not planned. Private arrangements can be made for shipping the speakers only, without the iron structure.
The condition is excellent, with no marks, scratches, or damage. They are like new.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Harbeth
Model
HL-P3ES-2
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
2
Includes
No cables
Serial number
P3 1944L / P3 1944R
Weight
50 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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