The two upper end models are extremely musical, easy to listen to, and good sound staging. I believe this is a house sound as I have always enjoyed listening to them..
Yours in Music,
Ted Denney III
Lead Designer/CEO Synergistic Research Inc.
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
SLike probably all of you, I just received notice from Audiogon of a 20% discount on Harbeth XD. I clicked on the tab and found that the sale price is about $2700. I have read so many glowing comments here about Harbeth — as if just saying the name is the password for entering aural nirvana. I admit, I haven’t listened to Harbeth speakers. But looking at these, they just look like smallish bookshelf speakers. I’m not questioning how good others say these speakers are, but HOW do they do it out of an ordinary-looking box?
Is it the wood? Is it the bracing? Is it the crossover components? Is it the cone material? What is the reason why these Harbeth’s are such gems compared to other bookshelf speakers? What is it about the construction or technology that makes these speakers a deal at $2700 on sale versus the $800, 900 or $1,000 that others normally cost? What is the secret that makes audiophiles thrill to get such a costly bargain?
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Lol! Harbeth has been around for 40 years and has a sizable customer base. I really don't think it needs to be 'helped'. I'm running the SHL5+ with a 50 watt class A tube amp, never heard better sound in my listening room. Obviously, it's not for everyone and is not perfect. Which speaker is? |
I hardly see any commercial marketing of Harbeth. I think it is the influence of the fanbase more than anything else (e.g. look at discussions here on Audiogon). For myself, Harbeth is excellent for my listening (mostly classical music), and I do consider myself a fan. However I can see that Harbeth isn't ideal for all types of music. |
@jjss49 , I lost somehow a long reply to you so I'll try again a shorter version. I have no 'stake' in this! I have an opinion, just like anyone else and just like you. Do I think Harbeth are overpriced? ...Yes Do I like their overly complex crossovers and the explanation for such? ... NO This is my opinion. I am not competing with anybody and have absolutely no agenda. You have been around this forum for a long time and will not be able to point to any of my posts where I have tried to sell anything. Most of my posts are about acoustics, speaking of which, looking at your room perhaps you could consider adding a few more treatments 😉 I have been asked to custom design and have. Mostly for bands, gigs and clubs. Also for an audio outlet. I do the prototyping and if approved sell them the design which includes dimensions of the cabinet and XO details. Am I in competition with Harbeth? LOL I called out tomic601 for posting stuff on XOs that just makes no sense and is misleading. It was not my intention to piss anybody's battery wet, but every single product on the market has those who think it's great and those who disagree. Just the way it is, is it not? To me I find Vandersteen's speakers to be better value. He does not indulge in aggressive marketing, they are sensibly priced, sound great and perform well with any genre. Again this is my opinion. and opinions are the reason and backbone of a forum. Lastly, you are welcome to pop over for a visit to hear first hand my designs. I mean that sincerely. I live in Ireland. |
Will I buy harbeth speakers again?-No .I found them limited Why I bought them?because I got interested in them reading various positive posts abaut them here on audiogon and elsewhere 11years ago.Creating such posts might be one of the ways of hidden agenda-secret marketing tool.It cost nothing- just time:) Is there better speakers with midrange bloom,better dynamics,same price?yes it is:) |
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