Coincidentally, I am on the cusp of probably upgrading from my 30.1 speakers. To be clear, I do like them quite a bit, and they sound excellent in my system, but I will be moving to home with a larger (though not very big) listening space, and am also very close to upgrading my amp.
The other reason for the likely change is that my musical tastes are eclectic, and while some (e.g. jazz, vocals, small classic ensembles, etc.) suit the 30.1 very well, others, such as soul and funk, my first loves, do not. So, while I would prefer to stay with a stand-mounted speaker, I would prefer one that would be more versatile, without losing too much (if any) of the mid-range magic that makes Harbeth so attractive.
I expect that some in my position might be inclined to step up to the HL5+, but I'm more likely to try something outside of the Harbeth family.
I auditioned the Marten Parker Duo recently, and will soon be doing the same with the Triangle Magellan Duetto, and (German) Fink Team Kim. They are all quite expensive, so I doubt that the OP will consider them, but they are very high-quality speakers that should fit the basic criteria that I am seeking.
The other reason for the likely change is that my musical tastes are eclectic, and while some (e.g. jazz, vocals, small classic ensembles, etc.) suit the 30.1 very well, others, such as soul and funk, my first loves, do not. So, while I would prefer to stay with a stand-mounted speaker, I would prefer one that would be more versatile, without losing too much (if any) of the mid-range magic that makes Harbeth so attractive.
I expect that some in my position might be inclined to step up to the HL5+, but I'm more likely to try something outside of the Harbeth family.
I auditioned the Marten Parker Duo recently, and will soon be doing the same with the Triangle Magellan Duetto, and (German) Fink Team Kim. They are all quite expensive, so I doubt that the OP will consider them, but they are very high-quality speakers that should fit the basic criteria that I am seeking.