That said, I heard the 30. If I can get both in a single speaker I'd make the Jan 6, 2021 · redwoodaudio congrats on the Harbeth's! On the three speakers you compared the 30. g. Good luck with your search and selection. The M40. Aug 30, 2018 · I can only speak to the Harbeth Super 5 Plus , I’ve had mine for about six weeks now and I’m honestly at the end of my search. My experience with the 3 models is limited so your opinions will be interesting and valued. Feb 23, 2020 · Funny that so many people owning the same sort of speakers. A. Jan 8, 2014 · Harbeth M40. Lovely sounding speaker that required some power to get them off the ground. If you're in a smaller room and will be nearfield both will be good, but consider the Spendor. Like the sturgeon, the hellbender, and the woodlouse, the Super HL5plus bears an unusually strong resemblance to its prehistoric ancestor—in this case, the seminal Spendor BC1. So when the chance came up to try the Super HL5 plus from the same company I jumped at it. 2's are the only I've heard but they were great. I had requested Harbeth and Spendor. P3ESRXD Arnaud, still Aug 9, 2021 · (Image credit: Harbeth) The answer is that Harbeth’s owner and head designer, Alan Shaw (pictured), has bought himself some new test equipment and its increased resolution has enabled him to pinpoint a few small issues that had bothered him in the past, with the happy result that he has been able to make some incremental improvements to every one of the speakers in the range, so they’ve Jan 16, 2015 · Readers might remember how much I fell in love with the Harbeth P3ESR mini monitor loudspeaker last year. Used by Harbeth in its more expensive designs, Radial2 is said to be a thermally stable, low-mass, low–energy-storage composite polymer that offers more clarity and better low-level resolution than polypropylene. 1 at the Stereophile show in New York City prior to Covid, and the character that attracted me to these speakers and that version certainly is the character of my 30. I always want to hear listeners opinions on Harbeth's vs ? At the moment im saving up for Compact 7ES-3 Speakers. 2s here: Apr 24, 2014 · The best way get a mini monitor will be LS3/5a design. I like ribbon tweeters when they are done well because the sound can be so smooth and transparent. Having owned both Harbeth and Spendors admittedly little bit further up the chain than the models you’ve selected also Rogers which are of a similar vein to all of these brands, I started with Sansui as the main amplification I ran different amps including valves with them thinking I could improve the sound and eventually made my way back to Sansui Dec 31, 2018 · It sounds like you would have sufficient power behind them to make them all sing. More room information and ambience. A worthy speaker. We listen at mainly medium volume to music/ no home theater. Jul 4, 2018 · The M30. 2 vs. 5 = 2. Dec 29, 2019 · The video posted above exhibits the classic Spendor sound quite well IMO. Sound is wonderful. Heard the Spendor D7 vs. I will try and hear them when I get the chance. Dec 23, 2009 · Intervoice's assessment is accurate - if you are comparing the Spendor SA1 with the PMC, you'll find the Spendor has better mids but the PMC has better bass. Aug 17, 2010 · I can't see why you would opt for the Spendor over the Harbeth. I now own the Harbeth SHL5 Plus. To me of all my small speakers the falcon has the sweetest and luciuous sound. Sep 6, 2021 · I listened to the Spendor Classic 100 in an excellent dealer's system (in the UK) and know the 40. 6 Spendor 3. Jun 8, 2020 · You responded to my Spendor D7 vs. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. I was told the D-line is Spendor’s interpretation of a modern studio monitor. I love both with my Conrad Johnson MF2250A solid-state amp and my VTL 70/70 & Manley Retro 100 tube amps. Can't compare versus Harbeth though. Nov 15, 2022 · I haven’t heard every version of the speaker, so I don’t want to come across like I am an expert on every iteration of the 30. On the Spendors, recordings were warm, full (for a mini), satisfying, and pleasing, while the Harbeths were more crisp, immediate, a little leaner, and more exciting. 2's were followed by the Anniversary and now the 40. I think you need to be a little more patient. At right around the 100 hour mark of burn-in with my new Harbeth's I was going to give up and put them up for sale because I wasn't hearing any improvement. D7) (though this one is not being sold by my dealer). Harbeths to me are much more detailed and clear. Apr 13, 2019 — Meet the Spendor A7, the perfect blend of Nov 6, 2020 · Casting final judgement on the Spendor unavoidably becomes somewhat subjective because it is designed and engineered in a very specific way. To my ears their speakers are more tonally accurate than either Spendor or Harbeth and are simply of better build quality, from their birch-ply cabinets to their massive air core inductors. The AN K for example has an efficiency of 90db vs. Not to mention the extra cost. It upholds tradition while adding Harbeth's XD upgrades, which span the whole Harbeth line. The system sound is large, powerful and transparent with an astonishing freshness. You guys know these speakers much better then me. Aug 12, 2010 · The most important change is the use of Harbeth's proprietary and patented Radial2 material for the woofer cone. Home Dec 30, 2023 · So Spendor, Harbeth, Graham or ProAc? I can get the 40. Linn; Spendor S8e Vs Zu Druid Cayin Vs Wyre TAD TAD CE1TX. Jun 2, 2021 · Harbeth manufactures one of its tweeters, the one used in the 30. Something like the 30. A further audio refinement comes from following HARBETH’s recommendations for speaker stands. I've heard that many Quad owners eventually go to Harbethsupposedly similarly "open"/natural sound, but less "issues. Nov 5, 2001 · Reynaud vs. The BC1, like the original Harbeth HL Monitor were both tweaks on the LS3/6 design (see footnote 1). 16 No. It has soft material tweeters, which may be more to your liking. To me the C7s tend to be slightly more spacious in soundstage, and a little better inner detail. Jun 2, 2023 · I'm both a Harbeth and Spendor dealer, so I have some experience with your current speakers and the 9. I’m not sure of the break in time of the Harbeth but most speakers need at else a min of 100 hours. May 14, 2022 · I've written in posts before regarding a comparison of the Spendor Classic 100 (successor to the Sp100 Mk2) and Harbeth 40. I preferred the Proac speakers I have now over both and over the Harbeth by a large margin. Mar 25, 2021 · Spendor makes a nicely engineered dedicated set, but they’re pretty pricey at £795 ($1195). 1, which has been released in time to celebrate the company’s thirty- fifth anniversary as a manufacturer of high-quality loudspeakers, is the best compact two-way speaker system I have ever heard, regardless of type, cost, or complexity. This speaker is of similar size and design to the SHL5 - with cabinets made in the Spendor factory - as are those of the SHL5s. Oct 17, 2016 · ProAc, Spendor and Harbeth are known for there stunning vocals but I think harbeth will have a slight upper hand but when you compare the price vfm product will be spendor. No contest. Thanks for returning. 12): The Rogers version of the BBC -designed LS3/5a appeared in 1975 and remained in production until early 1993. However, the Harbeth is not that close to the Spendor and is much closer to the PMC in overall voicing, ie The P3ESR has better bass than the SA1 but the latter wins with a better midrange. Report Comment. Amps: Naim XS2, Naim SN2, Primare I30 & A30. Apr 8, 2018 · Unless you have a small room, the Harbeths may not be efficient enough to be properly driven by the OTO. Apr 20, 2021 · At present I listen to the 11 ohms Rogers version of the above speaker. Sep 6, 2018 · I had the Spendor S-100's for many years as well as a pair of Compact 7s. When you compare ProAc it might have slight more detailed sound than spendor. I started my listening tests by putting the Spendor A4 next to Harbeth M30. Generally I am pretty happy with the sound. I should have them by the end of this summer, should be fun. I've had a pair of Spendor SP 2/3 for 1 year. They just sound "right" to me. 1 and switching between two and adjusting the volume to accommodate the different speaker sensitivities. I just find they’re that good to my ears. [9] SOUND OF SPENDOR A4 SPEAKERS First Impressions. I no longer had these speakers to hand, but from my listening notes I would venture that they are somewhat more mellow-balanced than the Harbeths, within a similar performance envelope. May 2, 2019 · I’ve encountered this same criticism a few times, even from a Spendor dealer. I will be interested in the mid-range between the two and overall musicality. Sep 24, 2021 · Mossberg mc2c vs glock 19. Linn; Spendor Classic 3/1 vs Graham Chartwe B&W (Bowers & Wilkins) 805 D4 Signature . 2s, the 9. I wonder about two things Feb 14, 2021 · And this is just my opinion, but I would consider the 2-way speakers manufactured by these two companies. Mar 30, 2017 · 286 posts. Jun 3, 2019 · The Spendor S3/5 variants may be worth a look. The 1/2’s enclosure has crisp edges and is beautifully finished with a high-quality real wood veneer. Apr 24, 2016 · Speakers: Spendor S9e, Focal 1028BE & 1008BE, 836W. The LS3/6 is three thousand dollars less expensive (in this country) than the SHL5. You have a really nice setup with the SHL5 and RELS, so that'll be a tough act to follow. here are my conclusions: pros: extremely musical, fun to listen to if you can ignore their faults. Jan 29, 2020 · The obvious rival to the Harbeth is the almost identically sized and priced Spendor SA1, which I reviewed in August 2009. I found that their sound is what I'm looking for, but Feb 28, 2021 · I didn't have the chance to hear the Spendor 100, but I owned the Spendor 9. Helom, Feb 21, 2022. 2 is one of the two Harbeth models I’d consider owning if the price was right, like if I could find some 40. Mar 13, 2018 · Going by the limited specs provided by both companies the Harbeth 40. These fix the problems in that the bass is very good indeed, they have far better power handling, and are just better all round, but the Spendor / Rogers heritage is very much there to be heard / seen. Dec 25, 2022 · The Harbeth sounds superb, however it can get congested when it has to play loud, dynamic music. I haven’t heard the newest Classic 100s, but their predecessors, the SP100s, are still reference-grade speakers IMO. Splendor A3. Nov 19, 2020 · Of all the above I’ve only heard the Harbeth P3ESR, the Tablette and the Spendor A1, wonderful speakers all. Both Harbeth and Spendor are fantastically natural sounding speakers. 9 Harbeth: 2. F502SP) and Spendor (e. Both work nice with a sub. The Classic 100 was far superior in every way, full-bodied, balanced, impactful. 2; Reynaud vs. Sep 4, 2005 · Harbeth HL-P3: $1199/pair Harbeth was founded by Dudley Harwood and his wife Elizabeth—hence "Har" and "Beth"—and made its name in 1977 with a Spendor BC-1–sized monitor speaker that used a seminal polypropylene-cone woofer developed by Harwood. You have a big room, but I think you would be good to go with 9. Jan 2, 2022 · Another brand you should consider that flies somewhat under-the-radar is Stirling Broadcast. Particularly good examples abound from the British companies Spendor, Rogers, and Harbeth, some of whose products were actually commissioned into being by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Dec 22, 2020 · My amp is a Jadis. Have owned Harbeth Compact 7es2 and 7es3, Monitor 30, and Monitor 20 domestic. I then repeated the same procedure but with Harbeth M40. Mar 6, 2016 · So under consideration are modern Spendor SP1/2r2, Harbeth Super HL5plus, Stirling LS3/6. 05-31-2020 at 06:05am. Oct 17, 2016 · What is the difference between the A line and the Classic in sound and price? The Harbeth P3ESR is classic BBC monitor, the comparable Spendor would be from the Classic line No? Good to know Spendors are competitive relative to international prices. Edit. Of course if your room is quite large the P3 won't work. Spendor SP100R2 Three UK built speakers that offer near state of the art sound and are "relatively" affordable to many of us on Audiogon. I think Spendor sp100r are missing a bit of energy and level in the important midrange compared to the Harbeth. I ran each with a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II and now Rogue Audio tube preamp and tube power amp. Better mid range than the S series. Personally, I think the Spendor 3/1 (which I also owned) is an unsung gem of the line; if you're thinking of spending a little more than the cost of a 3/5, I would highly recommend that speaker as well. 2s and your Luxman. Oct 13, 2009 · The Harbeth is more detailed than Spendor sp 100r, but still with natural coherent sound. 0 < 3. I am currently driving a pair of Spendor SP-1 speakers which I believe have similar efficiency to the Harbeth speakers. 2 is more old-school British, the Spendor A7 is more 2019 transparent and dynamic. 1, even though that one is also made by SEAS for Harbeth. For a small room I prefer the P3. As one who has owned the Spendor SP1/2 (in its late-1990s iteration) and who recently reviewed the Stirling LS3/6, I suggest that most listeners would consider the Harbeth somewhat more modern sounding, in the best way, than either. ) HF were more silk and valvet rather than airy. Spendor vs. Harbeth Monitor 30s with subs and Townshend super ribbon tweeters as add ons in the "big" room and a small pair of Ls3/5 type Spendors as monitors in an upstairs second system. He has also made videos of the LS3/6. Aug 30, 2014 · So I'v e been on a mission for several years now to acquire something in the Harbeth/Spendor quadrant of the galaxy. suck out in vertical off axis frequency response curve B&W 3. The amp seems to do fine with them; I am looking to modernize a bit. If you have the space and budget and you feel you need more Jan 2, 2008 · I own recently purchased Harbeths and Spendor monitor speakers perhaps a slightly different version than you would consider. KEF 205/2 vs. That creates a perception of moving from a HD TV to a 4K or even 8K one. Aug 26, 2018 · It sort of sounds like you already have your heart set on Harbeth, but I'm gonna throw out a suggestion anyway: the Stirling Broadcast LS3/6. Jan 19, 2009 · Like Spendor and a few others, they essentially create variations on classic BBC designs. Jan 26, 2020 · This 'crossover dip' is different and something the ancestor 'domesticated BBC' model Spendor BC1 didn't have (for an ancient box it was actually quite flat - the official LS3/6 was kind-of derived from it and apparently very few were bought by the BBC, unlike the BC1 which was sold in a few hundred pairs to them I gather until they were Jul 24, 2020 · Harbeth 40. 2s. We don’t think they’re essential either, as swapping the Classic 4/ The Spendor Classic 3/1 with the right amplifier (read on) offers an unbelievably smooth and velvety midrange, which is something of a Spendor fetish. Jun 7, 2020 · Part of me wishes I set my sights higher on a pair of Spendor 3/1s or even some Harbeth 30. Spendor SP 100R2 ,Hiendy. Nov 19, 2019 · As an aside, I have spent considerable time with the Spendor D7s at a friend’s house and to my ears they are much more Harbeth sounding then they are Spendor Classic sounding. I wonder if there would be any benefit in going over to a newer design from Spendor or Harbeth, perhaps a slightly larger enclosure ( my listening room is 9 X 11 feet)?. I think most manufacturers say 300-400 hours of breakin. Aug 31, 2022 · Back in the day, the late Dudley Harwood, who founded Harbeth worked with the late Spencer Hughes of Spendor at the research and design department at the BBC having developed several BBC and BBC-derived model loudspeakers. Feb 21, 2022 · Harbeth is ruled out for aesthetic reasons (I love em, but wife does not and end of the day, picking my battles . Aug 6, 2006 · Harbeth/Spendor/ProAc (discussed in this thread) are all BBC based LS3/5A design where as XN250 is a ported speaker with completely different topology and design. I then use a subwoofer to add just a bit of bottom end. Jul 16, 2018 · The SCM 7 is quite a bit smaller, more like the Harbeth P3 ESR and Spendor SA1, D1, S3. Dec 16, 2017 · I have on two different occasions listened to Harbeth C7ES-3 and Spendor SP1/2, both presented very excellent imaging and mid range. Why is this? Because now I listen to MUSIC instead of details and components. Other licensees have included Audiomaster (whose designer, Robin Marshall, went on to found Epos), Chartwell, RAM, Goodmans, Spendor, and Harbeth; the last two still Mar 6, 2019 · Thats very helpful. Dec 30, 2023 · Spendor Classics consistently have a warmer tonal profile to my ears, but without really sacrificing any detail, and in some cases actually managing more detail (such as SP2/3 vs C7ES3). i purchased an open box pair of wharfedale linton heritage and spent two weeks with them. 9 kHz Harbeth 2. If you want to hear every last detail, a pair of Spendor A7s deserve your consideration. 5 Jun 29, 2024 · Both are great speakers. First time was at Cap Audiofest in 2017 I literally stayed for the entire second side of DSOTM the sound was so fantastic. Mar 6, 2022 · Co-hosting all these Brit-fi podcasts with Brian Hunter on The Occasional Podcast has certainly whetted my appetite for BBC monitors. My initial impressions were similar in both comparisons. php?title=Spendor_SP2&oldid=224937" Jul 31, 2020 · On Spendor: my (second hand) understanding is that there are inconsistencies within the Spendor classic lineup as well so it may well be that the A7 is similar to some other models in the lineup. 1. Harwood (LS3/5A 的設計者) 從 BBC 退休後 於 1977 年另行創立 Harbeth 因此，Harbeth 總被視為 BBC 喇叭的最正統傳人 Jun 2, 2021 · I have owned over a dozen Spendor loudspeakers over the years, including the pair of Classic 2/3’s I currently own, and if you have kept up with the progression of those designs, especially the newest A, D and Classic series, you know Terry has incrementally moved Spendor from a somewhat classic British sound to one that is more immediate Jan 29, 2020 · The obvious rival to the Harbeth is the almost identically sized and priced Spendor SA1, which I reviewed in August 2009. The Harbeth importer is also the Stirling importer. I have never explored the Spendor Classic range, or indeed any other 'BBC' based designs like Graham and Falcon. Ill be using a 100W solid state McIntosh amp and Pre. Apr 29, 2016 · If money is important, get the Spendor. E. The D7s are excellent speakers and easy to place with great imaging and excellent deep bass. I'm interested in the 2/3, 3/1, maybe 1/2 which might be large for my space. Feb 5, 2013 · I own Harbeth HL Compact 7 and Spendor S8e. I could not find anyone who had them) He played some Hendrix through a pair of Harbeth 30. I'm a Harbeth dealer, and was previously a Spendor dealer (I dropped the line when they changed distributors last year). This included the introduction of the first Bextrene cone drivers (Spencer’s BC1) produced in a moving coil loudspeaker. A great start, but only the first step of our journey towards the perfect sound. Borresen Borresen X1. Dec 24, 2020 · my main speakers are a pair of harbeth monitor 30, which are my reference. 2. I have to agree Harbeth is priced high in India, but you know you are getting the real deal. I preferred them over the ProAc Tablette version at the time, I liked them just as much as the Harbeth P3ES-2 I had at the time, but they didn't rise to the standard of my Rogers LS3/5A at the time. I find a well-executed 2-way speaker to be magical. Jul 27, 2022 · Ditton Works investigates two British Loudspeakers Oct 3, 2015 · Hoping for some input. ProAc's D48R intrigues me because of that ribbon tweeter. May 2, 2018 · Spendor’s Classic models have always used this method, and the 2/3s are no different - though this latest model features a far more rigid front baffle. 2 "as well-engineered a design as I have come to expect from [Harbeth chief designer] Alan Shaw and his respect for the BBC tradition. The definitive Harbeth loudspeaker delivers the ultimate high-end audio experience. (For some reason Spendor is a bit hard to get here in NYC. Truth be told, I’ve loved the Harbeth line and the integrity of the company for a long time . But the Spendor also seems to do rock and reggae with more impact and feeling, IMO -- at least that's how I felt when auditioning them. com/index. I can also see that the Spendor 2/3r2 is slightly less even or slower in the upper-bass/lower mids. 1, hl5 , falcon acoustics, spendor A1 , and Graham Ls6. There are two standard finishes, cherry and walnut. Spendor 200 vs. It's price seems to keep soaring with each new model but you can occasionally still find versions from the early 2000s at an affordable price. Open for any other brand/model as well in the similar price Oct 21, 2020 · Snap and kick are usually in the mid to lower registers. Furthermore, the Spendor towers require less fuss in achieving great balance and imaging compared to their stand-mount counterparts. Furthermore, I have read some good things about Fyne Audio (e. 2 or C7 speakers by Harbeth, or the Spendor 2/3 or 3/1. The amp surely plays a critical role in contributing to the sound or performance of the Harbeth. Jul 14, 2019 · They were great. Personally, I just love the Harbeth/Spendor sound--instruments and voices sound so real and natural. . He only had Harbeths on the floor. Feb 21, 2022 · They’re also a better value. Bare in mind the LS3/5A used a B110, so quite a lot more surface area which should bring more headroom etc. Jul 17, 2017 · My dealer sold me on a pair of Harbeth 30's. The Harbeth is a better speaker by a bit. The Spendors were nice but not in the same class as the Harbeths. Feb 1, 2015 · Something to consider for anyone looking at buying the expensive Harbeth M30. There are several Harbeth users on the Forum, and none of them seem to be disappointed with their purchases. Is this entirely UK-built model the sweetspot of the series? Rather than follow tradition in everything it does, Spendor has wisely divided its loudspeakers into different categories. Harbeth SLH5+ discussion. The SCM 11 is a medium sized stand mount speaker and larger than all the above. For example I heard B&W is on the brighter side adn open and forward, Harbeth should be warmer, Sonus Faber dark I repeat, I would like to hear your personal opinion. Spendor Classic 100. 5 kHz. I have heard the Harbeth's up close and loved them but I've never listened to the A5's in real life so I have no idea how good they are. I like that sound vs a Harbeth, for example. Linn Does anyone have an opinion about which is better in general and specifically to go with my Creek 4330? All I care about is loving the music, if detail or whatever helps then I'm all for it. 140 of the 3/5. Christmas might not be the best time to review loudspeakers because of all the shopping and visitors, but it also made time for extra listening and Apr 13, 2019 · The Harbeth M 30. There are lot of clones also available. D7 sounded malnourished and unnatural in the treble by comparison (perhaps it wasn't fully run in). Steve Guttenberg compared the Spendor A4s and M30. Jim Perry Feb 21, 2022 · Harbeth is ruled out for aesthetic reasons (I love em, but wife does not and end of the day, picking my battles . Im looking for a bit more punch and authority and was hoping modern drivers would provide this result. The Graham to me is a more truthful or accurate monitor speaker than the Harbeth equivalent M30. " Nov 12, 2013 · Spendor A5 vs Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 Please help me out guys. 5" driver and congestion isn't a problem, but they don't quite have the beguiling midrange that the Harbeth has. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by NashvilleLyle2018, Jun 29, 2024. I come from a Spendor perspective (my daughter recently inherited my BC-1s) and currently use Spendor s5e's with a Unison Unico hybrid integrated amp. Jun 3, 2012 · Spendor SP 100 R2 or Harbeth 40. May 9, 2012 · Thanks for the shootout. I've also heard the rest of the Harbeth line. Today’s Harbeth loudspeakers are much more transparent, more vivid, more dynamic, more open, and more real. Aug 25, 2023 · The HL5 series is based on the very first Harbeth, the HB-1, which was introduced in the year of the company's founding, 1977. My room is around 4. Figured it'd be quite a while before I could swing it financially, and in the meantime my DynAudio BM6 have sounded really good in the context of my room/system. B&W 800 series (D3, D4) Focal (Utopia, Sopra, Kanta) Harbeth ATC (Classic series) ProAc (Response, K Series) PMC Kef (Blade, Reference) Audio Jan 26, 2020 · Two diverse Spendor-designed 180mm drivers handle midrange and bass – an EP77 polymer cone for the mid/bass and a Kevlar composite for low bass. Something with the BBC sound preferably. 86dB -1 watt 89db 2w 92dB 4w 95dB 8w 98db 16w 101dB 32w 104dB 64w 107dB 128w 110dB 256w 113dB 512w 116dB 1024 w Harbeth claims the speaker can handle The Harbeth company was founded over forty-seven years ago to commercialise the BBC’s loudspeaker R&D. 1 or 30. (Harbeth a bit out of budget but is extra money worth spending against spendor or proac?) This is for one of my colleagues who will be getting it from UK. Too soft sounding and thumpy overall with my CJ tube amp. Feb 17, 2022 · I am interested in hearing from members that have owned both Harbeth and Spendor Classic speakers. 2 speakers have great qualities, among them: spacial presentation, dynamics, efficiency, speed, and they provide deep bass, and solid imaging as well. Writing from his lab, JA reported higher-than-specified sensitivity (87. 1s under $6K. Harbeth is very expensive here in India so I dont think its a good option. 1’sbut then that would dominate the room more visually (it’s a bedroom after all) and have less wife appeal factor. In these speakers, the company has further refined the technique by using new visco-elastic damping pads in strategic places. If you want to do a fair comparison the Spendor classic 1/2 would be more realistic. So I am looking for compact floor standers and think this is coming down to Spendor A4 vs Proac DT8 vs possible Neat SX (which the pros dealer carries). [21] Eventually, Harbeth accounted for 7,000 pairs. So I expect the Spendor Classic 1/2 to win on tone, timbre, scale and naturaleness and the Proac D30RS to win on extension, detail, effortlessness and pristine highs. May 26, 2019 · Previously I have owned Spendor 9/1 (floor standing Spendor 100 no longer made) and Harbeth Compact 7 ES3. I currently own Harbeth HLP3-es. 1 vs. Of the other main manufacturers, Spendor produced about 11 [22],000 pairs, and Audiomaster 10,000. 2's well. Feb 5, 2020 · At times of the Spendor BC1 it made sense as the used Celestion HF1300 tweeter dropped above 12-13Khz and Harbeth kept it till today as a tribute to this classic, although I personally would prefer the 2-way M30. The 4/5, with it's 6" driver, should alleviate that quite a bit. Thanks for the insight Apr 23, 2015 · Spendor SP 100 R2 or Harbeth 40. I found the Spendor's slightly more muscular and vigorous, but would have been more than happy to own them. I have owned both the Harbeth C7 and P3. Jan 29, 2015 — Spendor's new D1 is the greatest in a long line of mini-monitors that stretches back four decades David Price is impressedFamed for producing . 1 is very fine but indeed a bit nasal in its sound and lacks dynamics ( even driven on my accuphase e370) . 2 is made especially for it by SEAS, and is made to a different specification than the tweeter used in the Monitor 30. 2 and I now have the Harbeth Super HL5+ XD, The Spendor 9. ' which seems to confirm hifi_dave's comments. Jan 24, 2003 · I’ll probably get a chance to listen to the Harbeth SHL5+, but I don’t expect to like it more than the Spendor Classic sound. 2s are nice. 9 kHz Spendor 3 kHz Harbeth 2. This is another LS3/5a derivative but unlike the others is far more tolerant of postioning and is actually a true bookshelf speaker, ie. I currently own the SHL5+ and owned the Spendor D7 previously. If you listen to them, you may notice the 3/6 is a little brighter/leaner sounding than some others he's recorded in the same room with the same gear. Also interesting was how the P3 and Spendor both reacted to the higher end SS higher power Luxman amp. Now, having said all that I have actually been busy this week talking myself out of buying a friend’s mint pair of Harbeth Super HL5 Pluses just to have them to Nov 5, 2001 · Reynaud vs. 5m. The Harbeth M40. Jun 14, 2011 · Need some help in deciding 1 among the 3. 3 XD for 12K€ and the Classic 100 for 7k€, do the Harbeth worth the extra cash? Also nice prices in such range for ProAc. 2 and SHL5+40th. Jul 27, 2020 · I will be interested in your thoughts on comparing the Spendor to the Harbeth P3ESR. Feb 21, 2022 · That certainly holds true for my ProAc Tablette 2000 Signature vs. 1s. Feb 21, 2019 · B&W 802 D3 and Spendor A7 are similar and Harbeth Supoer HL5 is very different from the other two. " Anyway, just curious how these three brands "rate" vs each other. May 28, 2015 · Thus has the already popular Harbeth Super HL5 evolved into the Super HL5plus, with the addition of a RADIAL2 woofer and the associated crossover refinements to suit it. 86 / 85 for the Harbeths. I really believe that the P3 is the purist expression of the Harbeth sound. Very interesting design which I planned to work out is Jeff Bagby's Continuum version which is excellent and cost effective people say Apr 24, 2015 · The Harbeth importer is making a small fortune selling Harbeth, a brand he's spent 15 years building up. One additional thing for you to consider: if your priority is a SET amp, I suspect neither Harbeth nor Spendor would be good options. In a perfect world, the SHL5 Plus would be a little smaller physically (more from a visual perspective in the room), maybe more like the size of the C7es3, but fear I would lose the extras that the SHL5 Plus bring. My ProAcs have a 6. 1 that probably compare more closely to the 3/1. Don’t kill yourself, your Harbeths are better speakers than your $400 Epos. To me ears they both are very balanced, even their bass are good despite the woofers not being big. Compared to the Neat Ministra and PMC twenty5 21i at £200 and £400 more respectively, the Spendor can feel smaller scale and more constrained. 5m x 5. Both are fabulous sounding speakers. They have some similarities, but the Harbeths just have more realsim and clarity IMO. Oct 17, 2017 · Spendor 1/2 are probably the closest to the Harbeth's SHL5, but last time I heard a pair, still suffered that slight cupped hands over mouth effect on voice that polypropylene drivers can suffer, mind you, that was over 10 years ago, so things might of changed a bit since then, but unless they have changed the woofer material, I suspect that Aug 2, 2007 · Try and audition the Spendor Classic series as well. I love the Spendor Classic line, as well as all current XD models in the Harbeth lineup. We are now close to 50 years since the BBC research department worked out the basic parameters for the LS3/6 design brief that was (mostly) carried into production by Rogers, Spendor and Harbeth. At the same time, I keep reading about how wonderful the other British makers such as Rogers, Spendor, Harbeth (if I dropped anyone, Castle for example, fill in) are, and see they command higher prices. 9 < 3. I loved the presence they had. In contrast, the Graham Audio LS6 with the right amplifier has a midrange impact that can only be characterized as offering uncanny immediacy, on a level rivaling electrostatic and planar speakers. For me the ProAc has just the right amount of warmth (which is quite a bit) but it's natural and not at the expense of an About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright 如题，请问各位C兄两款喇叭风格有咩吾同呢？边款更岩听古典，人声，Jazz啊? 唔该晒! Harbeth Super HL 5 VS. dip in horizontal off axis frequency response curve B&W 1. The Harbeth 30. The Stirling sound is indeed a bit leaner than Spendor, not necessarily in a bad way. 1 and I was sold. 2, Yamaha A-S2200 Multi-player: Oppo 105D, Qutest, EverSolo DMP-A6 Nov 1, 2021 · Please describe them as you wish. I owned 3 different models. 03-31-2017 at 02:55am. Copy Comment URL. Lately we’ve been fixating primarily on the LS3/5a, but I can’t tell you how excited I am to host this pair of Harbeth C7ES-3 XD monitors in my review system, especially after many years without significant seat time with one of my favorite loudspeaker Oct 24, 2020 · My HiFi dealer already mentioned (when I bought the turntable and amp) some brands/speakers to consider like the Harbeth Monitor 30. I have run the P3 and Spendor at various points of time with decent 70-100w amps from Jolida, Naim and Rega. There is zero listening fatigue. 2 I recently started a very helpful popular thread on speakers that create that intimate, warm and musical 2 channel experience. May 31, 2020 · Different system/room. 1 and the Graham LS5/9. I have Harbeth 30. I believe even the latest R2 models are still cheaper than the Harbeths. Mar 21, 2022 · Harbeth speakers certainly have smooth even response and tend to have some warmth in the lower mids/bass - The broad mids sound pretty true though. The latest in that series, the Harbeth SHL5plus XD ($7995/pair), is two generations beyond the version Art reviewed. The Proacs are a different signature. Aug 12, 2022 · If you like what might broadly be considered to be the ‘BBC’ type sound then you may like to consider the Spendor Classic 4/5 as an alternative to the Harbeth’s. Although I tend to sell more 7. 3XD. 2 especially - they are outstanding. Jun 7, 2020 · Flipping the cab back round into the LS3/5A aspect has given Spendor the opportunity to squeeze a slightly larger bass unit in, 150mm vs. Since I got a lot of recommendations on the English BBC sound of Harbeth and Spendor, I thought I’d start a separate thread on peoples experiences, opinions Feb 28, 2021 · I didn't have the chance to hear the Spendor 100, but I owned the Spendor 9. They have greater frequency extremes and appear to have more detail on first listen, but after home demos, the Harbeths win every time for me. Has there been a Harbeth vs Spendor vs Proac shootout yet? Would love to read the findings. 1's being the bees-knees. But the Spendors are still very good, especially in a smaller room. Bass was tighter with every Spendor I have listened to compared to most Harbeth (maybe except for the M30. Their strengths are well known: excellent imaging, accurate timbre, voice naturalness, etc. Delete. Spendor s3/5,Harbeth P3ESR all are derived from ls3/5a and we can say improved version from old 15 or 11 ohm versions. Or perhaps a pair Mar 20, 2020 · Retrieved from "https://hifi-wiki. com 影音俱樂部 Once I focused on each pair of speakers with live music in mind, the contrast settled down to the good old Spendor/Harbeth thing that I have come to know well. Better that, I suppose, than existing to fill a price point. If I had to compare them now, from memory, to the KEF LS50 I'd have to say that the Spendor A1 is more refined and more accurate. I also own(ed) Harbeth p3esr, 30. I had the ATC SCM11’s. Apr 23, 2023 · I owned that Spendor about 15 years ago. Jun 29, 2024 · Spendor Classic 2/3 vs Harbeth C7es3 XD. My listening area is about 20 x 14. Would be really great if you can share the usage/ownership experience of these speakers. Nov 25, 2003 · Third, if you listen mainly to vocalists (whether DK or Sinatra), rather than jazz/classical, you might well prefer a Spendor or Harbeth. Plus (I’m guessing), you’d also then lose that ridiculously coherent response the 4/5s give. they can really be used successfully on a Apr 10, 2013 · Alan Shaw’s Harbeth Monitor 30. Jul 3, 2009 · Love my KEF's, the 103. Unfortunately not auditioned in same rooms or systems. For the uppermost frequencies, Spendor’s LPZ (Linear Pressure Zone) tweeter puts a stainless steel plate in front of woven polyamide diaphragm. Dec 8, 2014 · Yes, agree that the C7ES3 is more forward than the other Harbeth models. No matter what Harbeth wants to call it, it is a speaker that will hold its own. Oct 22, 2022 · Right folks. Well, this Feb 20, 2021 · I love the Harbeth midrange and how they reproduce vocals, the different Harbeth speakers sounds different but IMO you can always hear that it is a Harbeth. For example, The $4K A4s have resolution comparable to the $6K M30s but better bass and more realistic tone. Jan 6, 2021 · However, I personally, would not call it Xtended Definition. This is not a direct orange-to-orange comparison, because the 40. May 31, 2020 · 1,445 posts. 1/. 1 to the SHL5+. I didn't like the sound at all. The high frequency response of the Harbeth is also tuned to sound smoother, and this smoothness can be a sound that's pale, dull or slightly lacking in clarity and detail. 2 will play louder in terms of ultimate SPL if both speakers are free standing - though not so if the AN E is corner loaded. Spendor 9. Ultimately I sought more dynamics and liveliness. I have seen all the discussions/reviews of Spendor, Harbeth, Stirling, and ATCs, and I am partial to getting the midrange 'right' (the 'BBC' sound). Having said that, Xavian looks like interesting ported options and looks more comparable with ATC SCM or PMC bookshelf (PMC may not be directly comparable as these are transmission Jul 28, 2020 · For nearly the same money I have access to: - Harbeth P3esr 40th Aniversary - Falcon Ls3/5a 2019 (On my market there are no much another options without bass reflex) My amplifiers are: - EAR 534, tubes, class A, 50W - First Watt J2, SS, class A, 25 W (I feed Devore O/93 with them) I read a lot of reviews and someones hate the falcons and love Feb 7, 2019 · Here comes the cat amongst the pigeons. Harbeth vs. Nov 19, 2021 · I have tried them all and currently own Harbeth and Spendor. 2 XDs. Oct 15, 2015 · Spendor 看起來和 Harbeth 很像 但音色走向不同，更像傳統的 BBC 喇叭 雖然 H. 1 and 30. Dudley Harwood, the BBC engineer instrumental in the creation of the 3/5A, started Harbeth and obtained a licence in 1977, but the company produced no LS3/5As for a decade. Aug 11, 2020 · (Image credit: Spendor) Spendor is rare among small speaker specialists in that it makes cabinets in-house – the craftsmanship on show here is impressive. The only upgrade I think about on rare occasion is another Spendor or Harbeth. 2 Anniversary model sports WBT ‘Nextgen’ binding posts, Harbeth’s ‘new-look’ tweeter, audio-grade polyester capacitors that are made in England specifically for Harbeth plus, of course, being an ‘Anniversary’ model, it is badged front and rear with ‘40th Anniversary Limited Edition’ badges, plus the grille has a Oct 17, 2008 · The best, most enduring audio products have in their favor more than great sound: They have some sense of history as well. Different recordings sound noticeably different through the Graham. Jun 19, 2009 · Well I have to disagree, at least with the fact that Spendor and Harbeth sound alike. Owned Harbeth SHL5 and SHL5+ for 13 years and heard the Harbeth C7ES3, M30, 30. And even though I’m a unwavering, committed Spendor fan and Proacs will always have a special place in my heart, the Harbeth wins this contest but only by a slight margin. The subject of thin wall boxes has been talked to death. 6 Spendor: 3. John Atkinson's review of the Harbeth version of the BBC LS3/5a appeared in the December 1993 Stereophile (Vol. 3 vs 85dB) and benign impedance characteristics ("it should be an easy load for amplifiers to drive"), and declared the Monitor 30. So, many will ask, “Is the P3ESR XD worth the premium of around $850?” If you are a Harbeth fan, highly possible. Check out the Spendor Classic 2/3s - more efficient than the Harbeths and slightly less expensive than the 30. I’ve had the Graham LS5/9 for about a week. The SHL5 plus XD gets the very best from the Harbeth-made 200mm RADIAL2™ bass/mid driver. Mar 20, 2018 · Would there be a Spendor or Harbeth model comparable to KEF 107's? I know very little about Spendor, but I hear a lot about Harbeth 40. The company's A-Line and D-Line models aim to reflect changes in consumer tastes by combining fresh Feb 21, 2022 · Harbeth is ruled out for aesthetic reasons (I love em, but wife does not and end of the day, picking my battles . The speakers would be 2 to 2-1/2' from front wall, listening chair 7-8' from speakers against opposite wall. I recall one (Harbeth) retailer describing them as "sleepy". Unfortunately, the nearest Spendor dealer is over 3 hours away. I have not heard the Spendor A6, but have owned Spendor LS 3/5, S5e, SP 3/1P, and SA1. D. I would guess that you will get more bottom end from the Spendor based on the mid/bass driver and the cabinet size. Nov 14, 2004 · My main system speakers are a later development of the same BBC linage, I have a pair of Harbeth Compact 7s. Sep 6, 2021 · There are three two-way standmounts in Spendor's 1970s-inspired Classic range, and the 3/1 is the centre model. Oct 21, 2020 · I was wondering whether you have any first-hand experiences comparing Harbeth SHL5+ to Tannoy Legacy Eaton (and maybe Cheviots) and Proac D2R, maybe Spendor too? I currently own the Harbeth SHL5+ and have been a long term Harbeth fan – mostly P3ESRs and also had C7ES3 and M30 & M30. #9. B&W: 1. 1 is just my favorite. azus oiurb ypnwgy vah cjvosd dcfwa xftwthh drvsj grzz aykau