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JBL 43xx va Harbeth 40.x

I owned a pair of Harbeth 40.1, and recently listened to a pair of JBL 4343.  While I really like the Harbeth, I also like the JBL very much.  To the best of its own, the JBL sounds more dynamic, more lively, and bigger slam at the bass.  The Harbeth is one word - smooth.  
I think for vocal, Harbeth wins.  But JBL will be able to play all kinds of music, I feel.  What do people think comparing them?  Which one do you prefer and why?
gte357s

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johnlcnm
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GTE. Once you listen to one of the large JBL speakers, you realize that most other speakers compress the hell out of the music. I am sure the Harbeth is a very accurate speaker, very flat in response. I have a pair of modified JBL 4333B's. They play most everything well, with a lot of low level definition and clarity. I have owned B&W 802s in the past. They were very accurate, but seriously compressed. My personal preference is the large JBL.

Regards,

John
 
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