SHL5+ 40th Anniversary vs M30.2 XD
The M30.2 XD's sensitivity is 85 dB against the SHL5+ 40th Anniversary's 86 dB. Both share impedance (6Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and woofer (8").
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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About the SHL5+ 40th Anniversary
The Harbeth SHL5+ 40th Anniversary is a special edition of the acclaimed SHL5+ loudspeaker, featuring a three-way vented design with a 200mm Harbeth RADIAL2 bass/mid driver, a 25mm ferro-cooled aluminum dome tweeter, and a 20mm titanium dome supertweeter. It offers a frequency response of 40Hz to 20kHz ±3dB, a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, and a sensitivity of 86dB/1W/1m, making it easy to drive with amplifiers from 25 to 150 watts. The crossover has been redesigned for improved sonic performance, enhancing the integration between bass/midrange and tweeter. The speakers come with limited edition 40th Anniversary badges on the front and back, as well as a metallic black and gold grille badge. Dimensions are approximately 635mm (H) x 322mm (W) x 300mm (D), and each speaker weighs about 15.8 kg (35 lbs). The SHL5+ 40th Anniversary is optimized for use away from walls and is ideally paired with stands that bring the tweeter to ear level (around 16-20 inches). It is known for producing a wide, deep, and immersive soundstage with smooth off-axis response and easy amplifier compatibility.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 322 × 635 × 300 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15.8 kg (35 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 40-20000 Hz
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