Has anyone ever switched to Harbeth

While not a Dynaudio/Harbeth comparison, I did spend quite a bit of time auditioning the Dynaudio line about 3 years ago. While Dynaudios are a very good speaker, I ended up with a pair of Spendors, a British cousin of Harbeth that are similar in character.

I just found the Spendors more lifelike for the type of listening I do. The Dynaudios were just a bit too "sterile" for my tastes.

Since both the Dyns and Harbeths are excellent speakers with good reputations, you'll really need to listen for yourself. Different people are going to come to different conclusions.

I went from Harbeth to Dynaudio, if that helps. And then I bought another pair of Harbeths (the little ones), but still have the Dynaudios.

Pingpong,

I really like the 3.4's. I just hear so much about Harbeth nowadays I just wanted to give them a try. Maybe I should Just pick up a used pair. I Imagine there not a hard speaker to sell If I don't like them.

I really like the 3.4's. I just hear so much about Harbeth nowadays I just wanted to give them a try.

So do it. Pretty obscure thread.

Taters, I don't think this is obscure at all. I think you have a perfectly valid question and Tholt is just being a jerk. You should grab a pair of the Harbeths and then write up a nice comparison for us all to read. One thing is the Dynaudios definitely have the Harbeths beat in the looks department.