Harbeth HL5 vs Magnepan 1.6qr Who wins??

Here's one I don't think has been asked. Which speaker is the best overall performer?

develyn5007-23-2009 2:15pm

develyn50 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 07-23-2009 at 07:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own the Magnepan's and have been interested in the Harbeth's. I have not heard them as I have no dealer close by.
develyn50 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 07-23-2009 at 07:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fin1bxn, Higher price doesn't always mean better speakers. I think Magnepan's aren't $5,000 because they don't have the expense of the cabinets. If Maggies came in high quality wood cabinets they just might cost $5,000.