Harbeth P3ESR vs the new XD


Has anyone compare the two as heard the old one and stores only have xd now. What is main difference in sound. One guy said they prefer original! Thanks!
kw6

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Is it really better? My dealer said he prefers the original over Anniversary but hasn't heard the XD yet. My assumption is cleaner sounding more treble information to a point being a bit tipped up and losing some bass heft. Would I be correct?
Thanks yogiboy! Yeah when I called around to look for standard version another dealer said XD is much better after 200 hr break in! πŸ€”
Mr. Shaw turned to a marketing company for his new business model. Any bets that soon they will have a new model called P3ESR Classic? Back to original design they discontinued.😊
Hey guys,

It I can't find a pr of P3ESR are the Mofi LS3/5a just as good?

How is the Spendor 3/1? Is Harbeth still king?
I agree with you guys but here is the kicker is Harbeth better than Rogers 70th anniversary?
To update this thread I got a new in box P3ESR! Last one! In photos if you look at XD new crossover parts you would think it's can improvement but case people said here even after break in sound of XD still not as yummy as original. My P3ESR tonality sounded great right out of the box. After few hrs things maybeΒ  got a bit more focused but similar sound. With my gear cymbal strikes sound authentic with the sweet detail and bite like the real thing. Even some speakers costing up to $60k can't do this.