FWIW I owned the C7 es3, & SHL5, and have heard the 30.1 & of course the P3esr. I rate the 30.1 as the best speaker Harbeth make followed by the P3esr. Dunno about the 40.1; never heard a pair. Next would be the SHL5 followed by the C7. I understand from a friend with a pair of SHL5 + that the "+" model is a step forward again, and has gone some way to giving the 5 a wee bit of sparkle.
Don't hesitate with the 30.1's. If you like the P3 esr, you will love the 30.1. Lots of sparkle, and completely seamless.
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Best Wishes, Andy
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