I have a post somewhere here about "Tyler vs. Harbeth." I auditioned both side by side for quite a while. I loved the Harbeths (SHL-5) vs Tyler Linbrook monitors. The Linbrooks had almost as 'magical' mids but overall could handle heavy music very well, whereas the Harbeths break up at higher volumes. If I only listened to vocals/chamber/jazz I probably would have kept the Harbeth's. The Tyler's are better on average in my opinion - and they cost half as much. Overall they both do a lot of the same things very well.
"British sound", Daedalus, Tyler
As a Spendor owner, I obviously like the "British" sound and realize that there are a few other good example of it: ATC, Harbeth, Proac, etc. Nevertheless I am sure there is a "family sound" here.
I am also curious about certain American companies that seems to have a very loyal following: like Tyler, AZ Adagio, Daedalus.
If anyone is in the position to compare two or more of these, for extended nonfatiguing classical listening at both low and normal volumes, I shall be grateful.
[You can mention other favorites but I can only consider traditional looks with modest footprint. Panel speakers, huge line arrays, or odd lookers like GMA are ruled out by WAF, no appeals left there. :)
One last request: Due to modem trouble/upgrade, I may not have Internet for a few days but will get emails on a PDA. So if you can summarize your feelings in an email, that would be super, otherwise post anyway and I'll read it soon.]
I am also curious about certain American companies that seems to have a very loyal following: like Tyler, AZ Adagio, Daedalus.
If anyone is in the position to compare two or more of these, for extended nonfatiguing classical listening at both low and normal volumes, I shall be grateful.
[You can mention other favorites but I can only consider traditional looks with modest footprint. Panel speakers, huge line arrays, or odd lookers like GMA are ruled out by WAF, no appeals left there. :)
One last request: Due to modem trouble/upgrade, I may not have Internet for a few days but will get emails on a PDA. So if you can summarize your feelings in an email, that would be super, otherwise post anyway and I'll read it soon.]
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