{"product_id":"harbeth-hl5plus-xd2-speakers","title":"Harbeth HL5plus XD2 Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3992a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-slide-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniquely Harbeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-slide-description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the core of the SHL5plus XD2 is our RADIAL4 cone technology, a dinstinctive innovation that ensures exceptional detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-slide-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRefining the art of loudspeaker design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-slide-description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor over 40 years, Harbeth has been creating loudspeakers in worldwide demand for their unbeatable clarity and resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-slide-description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/harbeth.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SHL5plus-XD2-on-Tongrager-with-grille-.webp?fit=1200%2C1200\u0026amp;ssl=1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-slide-description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the newly developed RADIAL4 cone technology in a 200 mm bass\/midrange driver, this speaker delivers a frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) with a sensitivity of 86 dB\/2.83V\/1m, making it remarkably easy to drive with amplifiers from as little as 25 watts per channel. The SHL5plus XD2 represents the latest evolution of one of Harbeth's most celebrated loudspeakers, combining decades of acoustic research with a refined upgraded crossover and premium hand-selected veneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRADIAL4 Cone Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Super HL5plus XD2 is Harbeth's all-new RADIAL4 cone material, fitted to the 200 mm Harbeth-made bass\/midrange drive unit. RADIAL4 is the fourth generation of Harbeth's proprietary diaphragm material science program, developed through extensive research into polymer behaviour and acoustic properties. The goal has always been the same: a cone material that moves air precisely as the input signal demands, without introducing coloration or mechanical artifacts. RADIAL4 achieves this through a refined molecular structure that delivers lower internal damping, greater stiffness-to-mass ratio, and a more linear pistonic motion across the critical midrange frequencies. The result is a midband that is open, transparent, and tonally truthful in a way that conventional paper or polypropylene cones cannot match. Combined with the 25 mm ferrofluid-cooled tweeter and 20 mm dome SuperTweeter, RADIAL4 ensures a coherent and seamless transition from bass through to the uppermost octaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpgraded XD2 Crossover for Seamless Frequency Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XD2 designation signals a significant refinement in crossover design relative to the earlier SHL5plus XD. Each speaker incorporates a newly engineered crossover network that improves integration between the bass, midrange, and treble sections. Harbeth's engineers have focused on smoother crossover slopes and improved component matching to reduce phase anomalies at the handover points between drivers. The outcome is a more cohesive soundstage where individual frequency bands work in harmony rather than as separate, detectable layers. Listeners will notice greater perceived depth, improved imaging precision, and a tonal balance that remains consistent across a wide range of programme material, from solo acoustic instruments to large orchestral works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRADIAL4 200 mm Bass\/Midrange Driver: Harbeth's fourth-generation proprietary cone material delivers exceptional clarity and low coloration in the critical midrange band, the frequency region most important for natural vocal and instrumental reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Way Driver Configuration: a 200 mm RADIAL4 mid\/bass driver, 25 mm ferrofluid-cooled dome tweeter, and 20 mm dome SuperTweeter work together to extend high-frequency response smoothly beyond the conventional 20 kHz ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded XD2 Crossover Network: a newly refined crossover design improves driver integration and phase coherence, resulting in a more balanced and lifelike presentation across the entire audible spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-Drive 6-Ohm Impedance: the Super HL5plus XD2 presents a stable 6-ohm load and works with a wide range of amplifiers, including lower-powered tube and solid-state designs from 25 watts per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150W Programme Power Handling: robust power handling allows the speakers to be used in larger listening rooms and with more powerful amplifiers without compression or distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarbeth-Branded 4mm Binding Posts: high-quality 4mm binding posts accept bare wire, banana plugs, and spade connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Selected Premium Veneers: each cabinet is individually handmade in England and finished with carefully sourced veneers in Black Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak, and Rosewood, with natural variation in grain and shade treated as a mark of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised for Free-Space Placement: acoustic response tuned for placement away from walls, with tweeter height at 475 mm from the cabinet base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand-mount 3-way loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass\/Midrange Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mm Harbeth-made RADIAL4 mid drive unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm ferrofluid-cooled dome tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm dome 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