The NLE-1 loudspeaker combines the full latent performance potential of our RADIAL cone technology with DSP – delivering a truly exceptional audio experience. 

With its small footprint, it is ideal for smaller control rooms, but it can also be used as part of a larger immersive system, where its resolution allows critical mix decisions to be made with absolute confidence.  

Both the mid/bass and treble drivers are individually controlled by the internal DSP crossover and are powered by a pair of 50W ultra-low-distortion, high-damping-factor Class-D amplifiers.

Innovative cone technology

At the heart of every loudspeaker is our drive mastery. Through pioneering work in the development of loudspeaker diaphragm material science, we have set a new benchmark with the acclaimed RADIAL cone technology: a true revolution in clarity and detail from a loudspeaker drive unit. 

A smart approach

With the power and capability of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), our design team has adjusted the smallest of sonic details – delivering the pinnacle of loudspeaker performance. Additionally, we have included a personality mode switch, which permits an extra octave of bass when playing at lower volumes.

Plug and play

Connect your favourite streamer using the XLR input, or switch to the dedicated RCA input for your turntable, CD player or pre-amplifier setup. The NLE-1 keeps your audio experience effortless and focused on what matters most—the sound.

The sound of excellence

Since our formation in 1977, we have been on a quest to build the ultimate loudspeakers. We use the latest testing equipment to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design. Furthermore, our expertly trained production technicians methodically test every part to achieve superlative quality.

• "First thing I'd say is that they're wonderfully resolving, these are the speakers that's going to deliver you lots of detail, lots of clarity but no aggression.The imaging from these is fantastic and they also perform really nicely off axis."
  " They deliver sound that is equal parts natural and honest and transparent but thoroughly enjoyable and musical and engaging at the sam time."

  Compact speaker PERFECTION? Harbeth P3ESR XD

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• "... it comes to music listening habits, I listen to wide variety of music, I'm talking about every form of classical, jazz, rock, metal, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, Indie, the list goes on and on, and I tend to listen to this music in one session so I need something that'll sound good with just about every genre of music, these speakers in a desktop environment do that!"
  "These speakers are super smooth."
  "if I could only choose one product from this point onwards until I leave this earth it would be the P3"

  Imperfectly perfect. Why the Harbeth P3ESR may become my FINAL loudspeaker!

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• The Synergistic Setups Series is back with a true reference desktop audio setup based around Harbeth’s enigmatic and diminutive P3ESR XD speakers. The role of synergy when connecting devices in a stereo system cannot be understated, and when added to the other elements of this one, the Harbeth P3s produce a sum greater than its parts. And that’s an understatement.

  Duncan Taylor of The Music Room presented what he finds to be ultimate solution for high-end desktop sound.

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• "...It's a little speaker and yet it makes pretty satisfying bass! ... there is something magical about these speakers, ... and when you get really close to them , they have that near field thing to them; its sort a headphone like because you are just hearing this immense amount of detail !"

  Harbeth P3ESR 40th Anniversary speaker review

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