I agree with your description of the M-40.1's being full bodied and natural sounding. They just sound right to me.
I compare my 40.1's to my previously owned Dynaudio C4's as follows:
Dyn C4's are like a sports care: fast, exciting and electrifying... but after a while, you tire of listening too them and you just want to relax and enjoy the ride.
The big Harbeth's on the other hand are like a fine luxury car: smooth, powerful and great for long rides.... never tiring, always enjoyable and good for the soul.
I compare my 40.1's to my previously owned Dynaudio C4's as follows:
Dyn C4's are like a sports care: fast, exciting and electrifying... but after a while, you tire of listening too them and you just want to relax and enjoy the ride.
The big Harbeth's on the other hand are like a fine luxury car: smooth, powerful and great for long rides.... never tiring, always enjoyable and good for the soul.