JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2

Forgot to add. My current speakers are B&W 705 S2s. So what I am looking for over the B&Ws are:

• keep detail
• better base response
• bigger and fuller soundstage
• smidgen warmer treble/highs
• better musicality
• i love clarity in female/male voices

I hope this helps.

Tom

@soix @rsf507 @bigkidz @macg19 ​@rlb61 @arafiq 

Thanks for your input. I really had no idea what the Harbeth’s sounded like and nowhere to listen to them. So your input is greatly appreciated . @2tuby you scared me a little concerned with the magnesium cone. I believe I will stay away from the Harbeth line.

Thanks, 

Tom

There has been no reviews or forum discussion that are not highly positive on the JA Pulsars.

Thanks @bigkidz 

@2tuby @macg19 

I can see why you thought I was referring to the Harbeths having magnesium cones. Poorly written response by me. I know the JA’s have the magnesium cone. I have a feeling the Harbeths may be a little to laid off on the high end for my tastes. I like highs just not overly harsh. It would be nice to hear both side by side.

@bigkidz 

thanks on ur input. I am going to read up on the Revivals.

What revival speaker is on par with the pulsars?

@bassdude 

Wow OMG what a beautiful sound.  Harbeth are back on my list.  Will my Hegel H390 be a good match for the Harbeth 30.1 or 30.2.

Tom

Oh crap! Well I don’t listen to elevator music. Blues, acoustic, folk, folk rock, rock and classical encompass my tastes. Emphasis on blues. Love the blues guitar, harmonica and saxophone. Love female voices too. 

@freediver 

Thanks for ur input. It is very difficult with such divergent takes on the same speaker. Which gets us back to how the sound of speakers is very personal. I do believe that both of these speakers are excellent. I have to admit that link that @bassdude had did not sound mellow to me. Very confusing 

Besides the obvious cost difference between the Harbeth 30.1 and 30.2 does anyone have input on what the difference in sound is?

@grislybutter 

Yes interesting I had not considered that option. Definitely a more natural sound. Generally speaking I am used to ur responses being a little more on point. 

Bee farms have a very natural sound

I am not particularly fond of the bee sound

@grislybutter 

interesting idea but I will pass. Any speaker advice?

@grislybutter 
I am going to pass on the bee farm. Way to much buzzing noise in the background.

I have purchased a used pair of JA Pulsars. Once they arrive ani I have a chance to listen to them I will provide my feedback on them. Very excited can’t wait.

@soix 

yes original, rosewood and $3600

Day 1 with the JA Pulsars. Talk about disappear. It was like there were no speakers and the music just existed. A little warmer at the treble end then my B&Ws. Fantastic detail and very musical. I was just enjoying the music. 😀