To my ears a very pleasant and very colored speaker. The smaller the model the better they sound, simply due to reduction in the size of the very resonant cabinet. I would not buy without listening at length. If you like a more neutral sound stay away. If however you find some of the more modern designs like Magico thin and lifeless it may be your speaker. The 40.3 are my least favorite in the line. They do transition well from one driver to the next.
Harbeth 40.3 XDs
An opportunity has come up to potentially purchase a pair of heavily discounted Harbeth 40.3 XDs. These are larger than I had been considering, but they are awfully beautiful. They'd be placed 2-3 feet from the front wall but only a foot or a bit less from the side walls. Any advice?