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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?
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mr_gray
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that is a very interesting perspective crustycoot

i drifted towards jbl rather than standard drivers and i listen to studio recorded music in the main.  something about standard drivers that does not do it for me and i do not listen to classical.
mr_gray
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never owned harbeth but i encourage you to go for the 4343.  i won 4344 and have installed new xover and bi-amped them.  the sound is huge, powerful, resolving and sweet with right equipment.  great stereo and great movie 2.1 system.  i love it and highly recommend.  15 inch woofers for life!
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