Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7


These are 2 speakers that people always rave about. I haven't heard either. The Harbeths are sold through traditional B&M stores stores so you have to pay the full mark-up. The Fritz speakers are sold direct so you don't pay the dealer mark-up. I'm wondering If these speakers are comparable. The Harbeths retail for 3500.00 and the Fritz speakers sell for 1750.00. I would Imagine the Fritz speakers would retail for about 3000.00 If they were sold through normal distribution channels. If anyone here have heard both I would love to hear your comments.
taters

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No one has said that the carbon-7 equals the Harbeth. I guess what can you expect for 1750.00. I just really don't want to spend 3500.00 plus stands at this time. I'm going to audition the Carbon-7 but I feel the Harbeth is probably the speaker for me.
Magnumpi205,

I was hoping to get the Harbeth sound for 1750.00. From what you are telling me that is not going to happen.
I appreciate all the comments. If anyone out there has compared the Harbeth 7-es to the Fritz carbon-7 I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
Rumadian,

Thank you for your observation. I'm going today to listen to the Harbeths and hopefully Fritz will come by soon with his speaker. I will let you know my findings. Thank again.
Fritz brought over the C-7's and I thought they were really good. I also went and heard the Harbeths. I wish I had both speakers over here to compare. I will say that Fritz gives great service. The Harbeth dealer would never let me borrow the speakers to do a comparison. If you are reading this Fritz let me thank you again for bringing over the speakers.