The classic Harbeth three way, with a 200mm RADIAL4 mid and bass unit, 25mm ferrofluid cooled tweeter and 20mm SuperTweeter. Covers 40Hz to 20kHz within ±3dB and works from 25W per channel, so it suits real rooms and real amplifiers. Brand new dealer stock with full Harbeth warranty. The Harbeth Super HL5plus XD2 is the model line the company was founded on, and the one that gives the full Harbeth sound in a cabinet a normal room can take. It is a three way design with a 200mm RADIAL4 mid and bass unit, a 25mm tweeter and a 20mm SuperTweeter. This pair is brand new dealer stock, boxed, with full Harbeth manufacturer warranty. Dreamcrest Audio is an authorised Harbeth dealer. What it does The Super HL5plus XD2 covers 40Hz to 20kHz within ±3dB in free space with the grille on. The 200mm RADIAL4 unit handles bass and midrange together, which keeps the voice band inside one driver and avoids a crossover point in the most sensitive part of the range. Above it a 25mm ferrofluid cooled tweeter takes over, and a 20mm dome SuperTweeter extends the top end. How it sounds and where it fits This is the Harbeth people mean when they talk about a big, relaxed presentation from a moderate box. Voices are its strength, and it is forgiving of average recordings without dulling good ones. Harbeth optimises the response for use away from walls, so it wants room to breathe rather than a corner. Stands should bring your ears level with the tweeter, 475mm above the cabinet base. Sensitivity is 86dB/2.83V/1m into 6 ohms from a suggested 25W per channel, which puts good integrated amplifiers and many valve designs in range. Super HL5plus XD2 or Monitor 40.5 XD2 The Monitor 40.5 XD2 is a different proposition: 750mm tall, 38kg each, a 300mm bass unit, 35Hz extension and 650W programme from a suggested 35W per channel, built for a large room. The Super HL5plus XD2 is 635mm and 15.8kg, reaches 40Hz and is rated 150W programme. For most medium sized rooms it is the better balanced choice, and the larger model can be too much speaker for the space. Key features Three way: 200mm RADIAL4 mid and bass unit, 25mm tweeter, 20mm dome SuperTweeter RADIAL4 cone material developed by Harbeth Smooth off axis response, measured with the grille on Two 4mm Harbeth branded binding posts Brand new and boxed, with full Harbeth manufacturer warranty Technical specifications Sensitivity: 86dB/2.83V/1m axial Impedance: 6 ohms Suggested amplifier power: from 25W per channel Power handling: 150W programme Frequency response: 40Hz to 20kHz, ±3dB free space, grille on Dimensions: 635 x 322 x 300mm, plus 12mm for grille and posts Weight: 15.8kg each without packing Tweeter height: 475mm from the cabinet base Finishes: Black Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Rosewood. This pair: This pair is finished in walnut veneer. Frequently asked questions Will a 30W integrated amplifier drive them? Harbeth suggests 25W per channel into the 6 ohm load, so yes in a normal room at sensible levels. At 86dB, a larger room will benefit from more. Can they go close to a wall? Harbeth states the response is optimised for use away from walls. They will play close to one, but the intended balance assumes free space, so leave a clear gap behind them. What is the SuperTweeter for? A 20mm dome working above the 25mm tweeter, extending the top of the range and keeping the response even away from the listening axis. To arrange a demonstration in our Nicosia listening room, use the enquiry button on this page.
Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/harbeth-super-hl5plus-xd2-loudspeakers/
