In Reply to: My Harbeth experience posted by Guth on April 8, 2007 at 11:49:44:
For my profession, I'm very sensitive to voice alterations and the Harbeth's didn't sound natural to me. I wouldn't say they're hollow in the midrange, maybe not as rich as the Spendors, but not exactly hollow or sterile as many other brands are. I found that coloration more in the lower treble and it was similar to the kind of timbre you get from your voice when you speak trying to blow air through your nose at the same time by keeping your soft palate open, but way slighter. Once I detect those kind of colorations I can't stand them, but I can perfectly live without any bass below 60Hz or any treble above 12KHz. It's nice having it, but not necessary to enjoy music. OTOH having a clear and natural midrange is mandatory for me.Cheers.
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Follow Ups
- Probably it's that - A.J. 12:04:49 04/08/07 (5)
- and this was while driving them with a SET amp? - PabloP 12:07:52 04/08/07 (4)
- No my gosh! - A.J. 13:44:18 04/08/07 (0)
- No, I was using a Naim Nait 5i with the Harbeths. (nt) - Guth 12:10:44 04/08/07 (2)
- Oh my god! - gordan 13:27:01 04/08/07 (1)
- Re: Oh my god! - Guth 13:38:39 04/08/07 (0)