Vandersteen Treo vs Harbeth 30.1


Anyone compared these two speakers? They are the same price and each brand is well respected. I have heard the Treos but have never heard the Harbeth. How are they similar...likewise, how are they different in their presentation. My impressions of the Treo was that it was a bit on the warmish side. Nothing spectacular but a very inviting and involving speaker that drew me into the music in a subtle way. I have heard similar comments about the Harbeth but something tells me they have a completely different sound. Am I correct?
randyhat

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I have only heard the quatros and 30.1 at RMAF. Given the obvious bandwidth difference and lack of time listening not a great comparison, but I'll throw it out there. In that demo the quatros were great except for a lower midrange suckout that made them sound dry. My take is that they were otherwise neutral sounding. I agree not spectacular, but "spectacular" at that price point is probably not going to end well.

Super pleasant, Harbeth is warmer, and I want to remember more rolled off. It is more casual in sound and setup than Vandersteen. Given the upcharge to purchase in the States (there was a thread on this) as much as I do like Harbeth, its not a very good value and I personally would not consider it to carry my main system.