P3ESR XD

Technical specifications

Technical Features
110mm Harbeth RADIAL2™ bass/mid;
19mm ferrofluid-cooled tweeter

Frequency response
75Hz – 20kHz, ±3dB free-space, grille on, smooth off-axis response

Impedance
6 ohms, easy to drive

Sensitivity
83dB/2.83V/1m axial

Amplifier suggestion
Works with a wide range of amplifiers – suggested from 15W/channel

Power handling
50W programme

Dimensions
306 x 190 x 184 mm
(+12mm for grille and binding posts)

Connectors
Two 4mm Harbeth branded binding posts

Weight
6.1kg each (without packing)

Space needs
Ideally > 0.30m from rear wall

Stands
Optimally to bring ears level with tweeters. (Tweeter: 230mm up from cabinet base)

Packing
Single speaker per protective carton

Grille colour
Black

Even with the obvious attractions of the speakers, I still wondered why all the internet adulation. Well, consider the audience. First, the price and lineage are as attractive as the box. Many prospective buyers will be younger, hip to social media, and want highly regarded audiophile gear they can actually afford. Or, at least save for. Many great audiophile products we review in Audiophilia are end of journey, aspirational components. Many years of collecting, saving, selling, trading up, etc. Actual young folks, passionate audiophiles, are thrilled they can get their foot in the door with quality products like the Harbeth Audio P3ESR XD. As such, in my late twenties, when I could manage the ProAc Tablettes (not even Signatures), I was excited for weeks about my high end purchase. However, if the choice was today, Harbeth would be receiving my cheque. Very highly recommended and about the best bargain in high end audio.

— Audiophilia