Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends?
Activists will not allow circus animals anymore....Yes, but imagine how many models can be sold if they came with this little fellow. As you can see, he's just outside the Newport show by the marina waiting, just waiting to entertain as your speakers break in. All the best, Nonoise |
Harbeth has a nearly 90 lineage in making speakers, starting with the BBC. The Harbeth form was designed by engineers back in the 1960s and the high end studio monitor was born. IF you hear the Harbeth's you will understand. However, no matter the driver construction, the crossover, and the cabinet, the speakers are still flawed. This is especially true of the LS3/5a. However, older audiophiles love them even with their flaws. There is something about these speakers. They were designed in the non digital analog age and produce the original "organic" sound. Personally, I would not buy them There are so many more speakers for the money which outclasses them, but there is a strong market, especially in Europe. |
I spent some time this weekend with 40.1's at decibel hifi in chicago. Honestly, I like the 30.1 better. The smaller boxes had a little less bass but imaged better. I hadn't seen the 40.1's in person before. My wife would never allow them. The 40.1's are no different than big Klipsch or Tannoys. You have to like having big wooden boxes in your room regardless of the quality of the woodwork. They are flawlessly built and worth every penny. |
