Spendor A6 vs Harbeth Compact 7ES-3

Well I have to disagree, at least with the fact that Spendor and Harbeth sound alike.
I have not heard the Spendor A6, but have owned Spendor LS 3/5, S5e, SP 3/1P, and SA1.
I currently own Harbeth HLP3-es. Have owned Harbeth Compact 7es2 and 7es3, Monitor 30, and Monitor 20 domestic.
Harbeths to me are much more detailed and clear. They have more PRaT, for lack of a better term.
Spendors, while nice, are just that, not exciting, just nice and pleasant. They don't excite like Harbeths can.
Of course as always, everyone hears differently. YMMV.

I owned both( not 6A's, but 6's) and IMHO the Harbeth is in another league.
Better mids, highs, not as much, but better bass. Much more detail and just all around more complete sound. I have since sold both for various reasons, I doubt I would ever buy another pair of Spendor. I would definitely buy another pair of Harbeth, they are wonderful speakers.
Hope that helps.
Mike

no ones claiming they sound the same...either is a worthy purchase...first class. if you expand your search, the proac D2 is another great box.

You should also audition the ATC 11s. Just won a shoot-out against these speakers in a respected June Issue of the UK mag What Hi Fi?. A great source for all things English.

Although I have not listened to Spendors, the Harbeths are very revealing speakers. If you want all the excitement, PRAT and dynamics, match the Harbeth with LFD and you would be in seventh heaven.