Differences between Harbeth, Spendor, Graham, etc. ?

@stuartk 

I read the reviews on the Spendor Classic speakers and the reviews are very good. From what I can tell the Spendors sound a little warmer in the highs than the Harbeths. I agree with you that the Spendors sound like a better match for what you are looking for. Best of luck in your search.

@tjraubacher 

Thanks, Thomas. That's the impression I've gleaned as well. 

@stuartk 

Hey Stuart I just purchased a used pair of JA Pulsars. I will let you know what I think as soon as they arrive next week. Tom

@tjraubacher 

Congratulations -- I hope they're everything you're hoping for and more !  

I'll be very interested to hear what you have to report about their tonality.

@stuartk 

i am so very happy with the JA Pulsars. The sound out of these speakers is pure heaven.  Based on what I am hearing the Hegel is a great match. So smoooooth and rich sounding. To me not harsh in the least, but that is me. You can really appreciate each note the musicians are playing and how the whole composition comes together.  Voices are beautiful maybe not as glorious as Harbeth but just plain beautiful all the same. Do they disappear well if you close your eyes it is easy to imagine that the music is just emanating from open space.  The other thing it is just so enjoyable to sit and take it in.  Tom