Harbeth 40.3 XD versus Harbeth 40.2

Anyone who has listened to both versions, is the difference significant enough to consider trading up to the 40.3?

layton6412-16-2020 10:26pm

layton64 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 28 posts 01-12-2021 at 04:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Very helpful. Thank you. Makes no financial sense to "upgrade". My 40.2's are awesome.
madera77 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-28-2021 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sad to see that who was a down-to-earth manufacturer of very good speakers has fallen into the Anniversary/DX/SE edition bullshit. I have 40.2, 30.1 an P3esr, happy with all of them. Those came from a guy that wrote about the development process of each model... Harbeth post summer 2019 is almost a different company owned by a "different" Mr. Shaw.
hifipf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 02-19-2021 at 02:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What audio company doesn’t upgrade and offer new development? The Harbeth 40 series is not outdated or obsolete at any series level. Each iteration is different but not improved iMO. One may prefer a series that’s older. Your equipment, room, and personal taste is the determining factor. If you don’t own a pair of 40s and want new only then 40.3 is your only option once AE’s are sold out. .2- .2AE or .3 are all just amazing. You simply cannot go wrong, as differences as all so small. I’m glad Alan has created them and will never be without my set.