Had the pleasure of hearing the Graham LS8/1 at Gig Harbor Audio last summer for almost 2 hours through a modest Naim system and a Rega 6. Quite wonderful sound on jazz, folk, classical and rock that I found a bit more detailed, open and dynamic than the Harbeth speakers I have heard. They do tend to be a bit laid back like the classic Harbeth sound but less so which is my preference. By the way, if you are in the Tacoma area Gig Harbor Audio is a really nice dealer specializing in British gear.
Harbeth vs Graham audio
A question for connoisseurs of English sound. as known, the best speakers reproducing perfect vocals were Harbeth. The m30 and hl5 became the idols of many audiophiles. but not so long ago, a new Graham audio player entered the market. Rumor has it that Graham's midrange is just superb. but still. which company is better? who can not be distinguished from real vocals? Who is more faithful to the traditions of bbc monitors?
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Interesting thread. Btw., how is the LS6 compared with the AN-E speakers @leonarend ? |
Sound Signature can be as vast as the stars in the sky, I was in the music industry through the 70's, 80's and 90's, I have worked with some of the best act's in the business and have heard a many of sound check, stood stage left, stage right and from my personal experience as far as I'm concerned real live sound is almost impossible to reproduce, no matter what the cost or how close it may come. As good as some gear sounds and speakers, you'll actually never know what's missing if you never heard it come through your system, in order to hear a total live concert with separation you must attend a live concert. (seating is a consideration always) the same as home audio equipment. |
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