Current or Previous Harbeth Owners…
For those of us that have had or currently have, are there other speakers you’ve listened to that you found sounded “better”? I’m eyeing stepping into a set of 40.2 or 40.3’s, but am also willing to step in a different direction. I realize “better” is subjective, but a speaker that does what Harbeth does, but better.
I have a set of Pass Labs XA100.5’s, FWIW.
@donquichotte had you listened to the M series previously to getting the Classic 100’s? I wish I had a shop near my home, closest is about 2 hours, w/o traffic, and unless I’m interested in DAgostino + Wilson, I’m SOL. |
I've never owned Harbeth's but have heard them dozen of times at shows, at a local dealer and a good buddy ownes the 40.1. Just not my cup of coffee, seems too colored and honestly WAY overpriced. (But what high end equipment isn't). Have you listened to Joseph Audio Perspectives? More accurate & musical IMO
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@toddcowles : I have owned the Harbeth M30.2 and the Spendor SP2/3R2 at the same time for about an year before selling the Harbeths. That was a couple of years ago or so. The Spendor Classic 100 was a very recent affair and I ended up returning them (which kinda broke my heart, so to speak). The 100’s were offering better separation, much stronger / more impactful upper to mid bass and a slightly clearer and extended treble compared to my SP2/3R2s; however, the midrange was a bit darker and there was a sort of cloudiness / weirdness in the upper bass / lower midrange region making some piano chords sound almost as if the piano was a bit out of tune(!), there was definitely less of the one driver seamlessness of the 2/3s in the bass to midrange area. The bass extension was also less than expected. Overall, I was hearing more sounds but less music. Sad. |
