| • HarbethP3ESRThe all-new RADIAL™ coned Harbeth P3ESR is the ultimate mini
monitor, the latest in a lineage that stretches back twenty years to the
original Harbeth P3 and even further to the BBC's pioneering LS3/5A. A
generation of home users and studio professionals have relied on these Harbeth
minis to fill even the smallest room with a full, warm, natural sound. The
P3ESR is the culmination of the designer's four years research into upgrading
the Harbeth mini. From the new removable back panel for improved cabinet damping
to the radically new bass unit yielding a wide smooth frequency response, every
detail of these astonishing loudspeakers has been thoroughly honed and
optimised. The objective has always been to create the genuine Harbeth sound in
miniature: the P3ESR (R for RADIAL™) is that much closer to reality.
The P3ESR's exceptional all-round performance flows from the perfect
integration of the cabinet, drivers and crossover. Harbeth's world exclusive
RADIAL2™ cone technology has been lifted from the larger Harbeths and is now at
the heart of this new-generation P3ESR. Designed and made by Harbeth UK, the
new RADIAL2™ equipped 110mm (5") bass/midrange driver (a first for
Harbeth) offers the hallmark clarity and naturalness of the larger Harbeths.
Breathtaking transparency, real bass and fantastic holographic imaging endow
the P3ESR with grand, captivating, transparent sound presented in a
conveniently small and beautiful cabinet. A new variant of the P3 family's well
proven 19mm tweeter perfectly compliments the wholly new woofer and its
open-weave protection keeps little fingers away but lets the fine musical
details flow through.
Not only is the P3ESR capable of being used in a wide range of listening
environments but it is optimised to get the best from any amplifier, even
smaller ones because the electrical load is so amplifier-friendly. Designed for
'free-field' use, the optimal bass-mid-top balance is achieved when the
speakers are away from walls and on suitable stands at about tweeter-ear
height. As with all Harbeths, the expensively engineered SuperGrille™ gives the
loudspeaker an uninterrupted view into the room and is designed to remain
fitted during listening.
Internally, the multi-function crossover divides the sonic spectrum between the
drive units perfectly aligning the acoustic output into a seamless whole,
exactly as you would hear standing at the microphone. This multi-functionality
requires many expensive components chosen for their excellent acoustic,
electrical and long life properties. The necessarily complex P3 crossover
topology is covered in 'Tech Talk, Chapter 5'. The design of the P3ESR's
circuit board is available as a streaming video here.
The Harbeth P3ESR is designed to give a lifetime of listening pleasure for all
types of music wherever extreme clarity and naturalness is demanded.
• Features:
Transducer system |
110mm Harbeth RADIAL2™ (5") bass/mid; 19mm tweeter |
Freq. response |
75Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB free space, 1m with grille on with smooth off axis response |
Impedance |
6 ohms - easy electrical load |
Sensivity |
83.5db/1W/1m |
Amp. suggestion |
25W + |
Power handling |
50W programme |
Connector |
Two 4mm gold-plated binding posts |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
306 x 189 x 202 mm (inl. grille and terminals) |
Finish |
Cherry, black ash, maple and rosewood |
Space needs |
Ideally > 0.30m from rear wall |
Stands |
Typically 24+ inches |
Weight |
6.3kg each (not packed) |
Packing |
One pair per carton |
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