Are Harbeths really "all that?"

Drubin, I have the P3s, and while I've put them up for sale as I really have no good 'home' for them, they are really amazing little speakers.

What a great thread, guys! I learn a lot from all of you.

Good thread. I do think Harbeths are great speakers in general, but...

(1) You are paying a markup for the brand name.

(2) Current exchange rate makes European speakers poor values in general.

Therefore if someone can afford and wants to pay for them, I would not say he is making a mistake. However, for myself I'd choose a US-made speaker.

Not sure if I have helped at all. :)

You live close to a dealer, so listen to them and please report back your impression, including comparison with your Ohms.

check out the thread of bob neil of amherst audio on positive feedback, or maybe audio asylum...anyway, he went the early spendor route, then harbeths, then audio note. he does a pretty good job of laying it all out there. he also says what works for you is what works for you, and no other. couldn't agree more.

Yes, Bob has done an excellent job describing the differences between Harbeth and Audio Note.

(AN/Es are much preferable to me than any Harbeth model, FWIW.)