Spent a couple of hours demo'ing these 2 speakers today to lay some markers to build a new system. Both were tested using a Naim 5si amp and Naim CD player. Have to say was really impressed with both speakers on first listen. Will need to go back for another. The clairty, punch and soudstage of the ATC's really impressed me, the c7es3's had a larger, deeper, more refined sound (to my ears) - different but both really impressive. I'd also add there was just something very special about the Harbeths, appreciate it's secondary to sound quality but they look great. Quite a difference in price between the 2. Imagine I would be pleased with either speaker, gut feel at moment is though that the Harbeths are more likely to be speakers for life (well a good while).
This was also my first experience with Naim gear, must say if these bits of kit sound anything like this in my room (5mx3m) I would be very pleased.
Interested to hear the speakers with a Rega amp - likely the elex, also, the naim amp has got me wondering what additional benefits the Naim XS would bring!
Also need to consider DAC vs streamer to supply music from my NAS.
This was also my first experience with Naim gear, must say if these bits of kit sound anything like this in my room (5mx3m) I would be very pleased.
Interested to hear the speakers with a Rega amp - likely the elex, also, the naim amp has got me wondering what additional benefits the Naim XS would bring!
Also need to consider DAC vs streamer to supply music from my NAS.