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Harbeth vs Graham audio

A question for connoisseurs of English sound. as known, the best speakers reproducing perfect vocals were Harbeth. The m30 and hl5 became the idols of many audiophiles. but not so long ago, a new Graham audio player entered the market. Rumor has it that Graham's midrange is just superb. but still. which company is better? who can not be distinguished from real vocals? Who is more faithful to the traditions of bbc monitors?
capitanblood
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twoleftears
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Graham have now also come out with a really interesting speaker, the LS 5/5, another updated version of a BBC design.

This looks to be a natural competitor to the Harbeth 40.2 and the Spendor Classic 100--oh for a situation where one could audition all three side by side!

https://www.grahamaudio.co.uk/products/ls55/

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pdreher
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The LS 5/5's look interesting.  Graham could use a better marketing strategy to help them compete with Harbeth and Spendor.
kw6
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Hi Leon,

How does LS/6f differ from Audio Note AN-E?
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jjss49
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proacs and spendors belong in this conversation as well
dwh
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Had the pleasure of hearing the Graham LS8/1 at Gig Harbor Audio last summer for almost 2 hours through a modest Naim system and a Rega 6.  Quite wonderful sound on jazz, folk, classical and rock that I found a bit more detailed, open and dynamic than the Harbeth speakers I have heard.  They do tend to be a bit laid back like the classic Harbeth sound but less so which is my preference.  By the way, if you are in the Tacoma area Gig Harbor Audio is a really nice dealer specializing in British gear. 

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