Just my 2-cents...I have had a P3 before...perfect imaging, holographic...however you'll need a juicy amplifier...suggestion is hybrid (SS power amp w/ tube pre-amp)...you may need to integrate w/ a sub for the oooomph! I have listened to the Compact 7ES3...well balanced, warm w/ excellent imaging again (Harbeth's strength)...and the SHL-5...WOW!! But of course it has a higher price tag...If i were to choose...considering both price and sound...it will be the Cmopact 7 ES3 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ upgraded internal wiring/cabling)...with an 80wpc amplification, you'll never go wrong w/ this...