I’m looking for speakers for my 2nd system. Both are British Made speakers and both almost have the same price. about $5-6k If I’m not wrong. I have BAT VK-60 tube amp. So which one should I buy. Need your Honest opinion. Thanks. Dip in and out HERE
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Hi all. It seems like Spendors and Harbeths share a lot of qualities, while the Spendors seem to be less expensive. Are any Spendor models comparable to C7ES3s? I really like what I’ve read about the Harbeths, but they aren’t available in my area while Spendors are. Any other similar speakers to consider? Please click […]
I’m considering simplifying my system (and banking some cash) by selling off my separates (Aesthetix Calypso pre & McIntosh MC 275 MK V) and replacing them with a solid state or hybrid integrated amp. I don’t want to spend over $2,500 and would love to find something for less if it performs well… maybe vintage? […]
I’ve had my Plinius SA-102 for longer than any previous amp (almost 3 years) and have been very satisfied with it’s reliability, musicality and build quality, but I’m very intrigued with finally trying a classic tube amp. I listen to classical, jazz, vocals & acoustic rock at moderate volume levels, so I’m thinking the 75 […]
I just joined this group today and would like to give some background, which hopefully will also generate some discussion. About 18 months ago I sold my 12 year old Mirage 260 monitors and replaced them with Magnepan MMGs. While the Maggies are very transparent in some ways, I sadly miss the imaging of the […]
Without wanting to spoil the party, I am one of the people who “moved on from Harbeth”. Let me quickly add that they are great speakers, and the speakers I am replacing them with are slightly more than twice as expensive – in other words, if you want to better you Harbeth, you really need […]
After having a “simplification” of my system last year, and downsizing to my Naim Uniti and Larsen Model 4 speakers, I have come to really appreciate it a lot. The Larsen choice was a bit of a wild card, and I love what they do. I have had in the past quite a few speakers […]
Editorial note: This thread started in 2011 and I checked it this morning (2022) and found it to be still relevant with a greater number of interesting observations than I expected. Certainly worth dipping in and out of. Neil / editorial ======================= Let me start by saying I’m not here to bash Harbeth speakers.I […]
Having down scaled slightly and dropping on these little gems, I’m looking for suggestions for an amp to get the best out of them. So far I’ve tried my EAR 859 – beautiful but not quite capable of driving the bass solidly, a sugden a21A kindly lent to me, again beautiful if slightly restrained and […]
I will be getting Harbeth 30.1s in the near future and I would appreciate suggestions for electronics that might have a synergy with these speakers. Thank you. Dip in and out HERE
I’ve bought from Harbeth the P3ESR and I ask myself if I should buy another amplifier. My listening room is about 9m² and I do not play loud! What do you think about the brand LFD MKIII. Now I use a Marantz Pearl Lite. Shall I stay at Marantz or consider an LFD Zero LE […]
I am thinking about assembling a secondary system in a small den (12.5ft x 13.5ft) for listening to combo jazz, female vocalists, acoustic guitar music, cello sonatas, and the like. I have come across a pair of vintage Tannoy 12″ monitor golds(from the sixties) that are mounted in custom cabinets made of baltic birch and […]
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Dear Howard. I recently bought a pair of SHL5’s and have been …ahem…under whelmed by their performance, coming from Rogers LS4a’s and Quad 57’s. In particular they seem a very poor match for tube amplification, at least my Jadis Orchestra Reference and KT 88’s. I wonder if they are worth hanging onto and whether changing […]
In discussion at Hamburg with a real expert (at chip level) on Bluetooth, I am now very suspicious about the high fidelity audio potential of Bluetooth. It would seem that the data rate is so low that by the standards we would all recognise as comfortable for truly high fidelity sound (say, CD Redbook 16 […]
Alan Shaw writes: Clone Class D “digital” power amplifiers – can we really trust them…. as high fidelity components? I have on my test bench a very typical, inexpensive, so-called ‘digital’ amplifier. It is not positively promoted as being of audiophile or even high-fidelity grade, but I understand that it uses similar components and technology […]
I’m currently selling my EAR Integrated as I wish to go back to Croft. Whilst it’s boxed up I’m running a Leak 20 from the variable output of my Quad CD-P to drive my Harbs. Should 10w a side do the job ? Surprisingly yes. I have used this combo before with a pre amp […]
I’m considering simplifying my system (and banking some cash) by selling off my separates (Aesthetix Calypso pre & McIntosh MC 275 MK V) and replacing them with a solid state or hybrid integrated amp. I don’t want to spend over $2,500 and would love to find something for less if it performs well… maybe vintage? […]
I’ve recently moved my system to a smaller room (the old wife acceptance factor) and as a result I am considering a change from Harbeth Super HL5s to the 7ES-3s. Could you describe the difference between the two? The new room is 13’ 2”x15’ 2” with 8.5’ 2” ceilings, and due to other furniture the […]
FIRST … Please read the important statement at the foot of this page. Thank you. —//— 40.1 … https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisahjhj-harbeth-monitor-40-1-monitors?refsource=hifishark 40.2 … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284862175814?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338468473&toolid=10001&customid=181daa0e-f2e5-11ec-9382-306637323065 40.2 … https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo.php?prod_title=Harbeth_40.2_Loudspeakers_New_in_2020&p=standspeaker&prod_id=102803&offset= 40.2 … https://www.kupujemprodajem.com//audio/zvucnici/harbeth-40-2-zvucnici/oglas/138509178 40.2 anniversary … https://www.subito.it/audio-video/harbeth-m40-2-40th-anniversary-ton-traeger-stands-roma-437986003.htm 40.3 xd … https://tmraudio.com/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/harbeth-40-3-xd-floorstanding-speakers-rosewood-pair-open-box/ 40.3 xd … https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649871784-harbeth-403-xd/ 40.3 xd … https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649864650-harbeth-403xd/ 40.3 XD … https://tmraudio.com/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/harbeth-40-3-xd-loudspeaker-pair-new-w-full-warranty/ 40.3 XD … https://www.hificorner.co.uk/shop/outlet-save/harbeth-m40-3-xd-standmount-speakers-1.html 40.2 … https://www.av-market.com/fr/annonce/harbeth-40-2-38388193 […]
Ive heard kef ls 50 and will audition monitor 30.1. Ive just sold my amphion one18. they are truly the most accurate, detailed and fast speakers Ive heard. I may want a more smooth, slow and musical presentation. My interest is likely getting a high end REL g2 combined with the 30.1 or kef ls […]
Where I am, it’s difficult to audition these two flagship speakers side-by-side or at home, so opinions/impressions from anyone would be most welcome. Feedback on other forums is that the Harbeth may be marginally the “better” speaker, but I’m not convinced. Matching amps would likely be from MBL. Please click HERE to dip in and […]
“I recently sold off my full Naim system (DAC/282/250/Hicap/NAPSC) and I have been enjoying the simplicity of my temp solution of the Nait 1 with Harbeth P3ESR, fed by the Mac Mini and Meridian Explorer DAC. Simple, lively, detailed, agile.. and only one hifi box with one plug in the wall! I am now enjoying […]
Originating in 2014, the points made (well, some of them) are still relevant today, which I why I have included it here. Neil / editor I fell in love today with the Harbeth C7s. Unfortunately, my wife did not. She doesn’t like speakers on stands, she doesn’t like big speakers. But she did like the […]