Forgot the following, have owned both the HL5 and the 30.1. The HL5 needs more space , but to me its a more engaging sound than the 30.1. perhaps the 30.2 is different. However i changed my 30.1 for a pair of Graham Audio Ls6 and cldnt be more happy. Cheers Leon
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The Spendor D series has been upgraded with the 7.2 and 9.2. From what I've read it sounds more like subtle tweaks than radical changes; has anyone heard the new series? I have the D9 and drive it with a Pass X250.8 and really like it. Before purchasing the D9 I listened to the HL5+ and 40.2, B&W 804D3 and Kef Reference. I thought the Spendor fit nicely in the middle between the highly detailed/revealing and punchy B&W and Kef, while still providing a mid-range centric sound like the Harbeth. Both the midrange warmth and high freq detail was not at the extreme of the others, but as a whole package it was my favorite. The D series driven by the slightly warm and romantic Pass makes for a very nice combo to my ear. Darko gives a cool comparison of the D7.2 and the Classic 1/2 which I've never heard but assume would sound more like the Harbeths. https://darko.audio/2020/01/spendor-the-classic-1-2-versus-the-d7-2/ Good Luck... |
I own Spendor D7 for past year. They are not bright at all. They are neutral. I purchased them after demoing about two dozen other speakers over a six month period. The D7’s were the best, including beating other contenders up to $10k (Focal Kanta, B&W 804, Paradigm Persona, etc.). I am very happy with them, so much so that I later purchased the D1’s for my second system. I have posted many opinions on them on A'gon that you can search if you like. |
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