[FullRangeMan]

Check out this review:


https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/harbeth-monitor-402-loudspeaker




The reviewer states that while the Harbeth can handle high wattage, it sounds just fine with a 35 watt amp.  So, I would say it was fairly easy to drive. It would benefit from a high powered amp, but not needed to enjoy, especially at lower volume levels.

Eaons ago I also believed in Santa.
The commercial reviewers are paid to praise the product, not to look for defects in the equipment, no manufacturer will pay to have their product scrutinized.

I had 88 and 89dB speakers with a Carver 600W and its hard to drive not to mention 86.
Sorry but this is it, 86 are not 96, but its usual professional reviewers golden the pill.

[Freo-1]

I get your point, BUT, the OP is not listening at live concert levels.  He's listening at pretty low levels, and the impedance curve is benign.  When he says he doesn't hear a difference between the two at his listening levels, I believe him. 


He's not like us trying to play Dvorak's 8th or Joe Bonamassa at live levels.   

[FullRangeMan]

Correct, its too bad he is geting this side effect. Klipsch RF7III use a plastic horn but at least are two way and 100dB.

Unfortunately the 40.2 sells for 15 grand.