Harbeth 40.3xd vs Graham LS5/5

I can say this- Listened to the Graham $18k and $23k speakers
in August.

I heard the 30.2 and 40.2 at Axpona or RMAF in 2019.
Preferred the 30.2 over the 40.2. Same sized hotel room
for both and was probably too small for the 40.2s.

As for the Grahams. Flawless sound and very neutral.
Although at these prices I think there may be better out there.
I appreciate engagement.

The hardest speaker to manage to listen to is the Spendor Classic
100. It is a no-show at the few, rare stocking dealers in the USA. Love the old BC1s.

I have heard the all the Harbeths and personally prefer the HLS 5+
followed by the 30.2 and the 40.2 comes in 3rd.  Just my ears.

Heard the ATC 40 passives a few times and they were the people's choice in our Speakerfest 2019 event. Heard them again in May and they
are super clear. Poorer recordings really can't be listened to. 

Grahams are Eric's choice from Gig Harbor Audio- one of my favorite haunts. Last month I listened for a good while to his top models.

So Mr. Echo I suggest a trip to the Great NW and a visit to Gig Harbor
Audio-Graham and Hawthorne Stereo-for Harbeth.

Someone once told be the truly best sound comes from Stirling
speakers. May have to visit London to hear those.

Final word-Harbeths resell pretty fast.