nopiano said:I agree about AS, as he is sailing close to the arguments he usually dismisses about components making a difference in, say, an amplifier, yet in his speakers they obviously seem to make people prefer the more expensive version! In any case, they are still relatively good value, especially in comparison with Sabrinas - though I do hanker for them as part of a one-day dream system!Macspur said:Andrewjvt said:Macspur said:Electro said:Macspur said:Had demo of the new Anniversary model this morning, now on order... outselling the likes of Wilson Audio Sabrina by all accounts.
Mac
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I take it you were smitten by them Mac. *man_in_love*
What are the main differences in sound presentation.
Hi Electro,
I've sent you an Email with my thoughts, but what I will say... essentially the same, but doing everything that much better, more resolution with a sparklier top end, retaining that natural SQ and beautiful mid range, finished in a lovely lacquered walnut finish.
Mac
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Hi nice
Are they different drivers to your old pair?
New Harbeth patented SHL5+ anniversary crossover capacitors and new protection bar for Supertweeter.
As per Alan Shaw, it's all a bit guarded about in depth details on physical differences, he just urges you to hear them and make up your own mind and it looks like people have as they are selling like the proverbiall hot ones.
Mac
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Hope you love your new models when they arrive!
ellisdj said:You must be excited Mac. Hope the time goes quick for you.
You can always spend the time watching a certain review channel on you tube.... 🙂
ellisdj said:What have they done in the 40th Ed thats the improvements to it?
ellisdj said:Hi Mac
I have had a little look couldn't see a lot of details either. What's the rrp on them??
ellisdj said:They look nice Mac, nice finish on them.
Bet your stoked. Happy for you.
ellisdj said:I will of course, I have your email makes sense to wait now until you are settled with the new 40's and feel they are sounding their best.
Macspur said:The new 40th anniversary SHL5+ arrived today... Guildford Audio delivered them after collecting them straight from Harbeth.
Had to make one query though, the demo pair they brought round had a lacquered finish, but these have the grain... Trevor didn't notice, so he will ask Harbeth for me.
Mac
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Ha, yes it was a bit of a change of heart for someone who says all amps sound the same - to paraphrase somewhat. He must be looking to boost the pension a bit, as these enhanced models doubtless sell like hotcakes in Asia.Vladimir said:I'm looking at the 40th anny page and boy Allan went to town with these. Gorgeous finishes, some exotica WBT terminals, handpicked matched drivers, thicker cables, crossovers with special dynamit sticks thick poly caps with Harbeth 40th anny labels...
He got pissy comments on the Harbeth forum for going overboard with the audiophile goodness. Some fragile egos got shattered lmao.
nopiano said:Ha, yes it was a bit of a change of heart for someone who says all amps sound the same - to paraphrase somewhat. He must be looking to boost the pension a bit, as these enhanced models doubtless sell like hotcakes in Asia.Vladimir said:I'm looking at the 40th anny page and boy Allan went to town with these. Gorgeous finishes, some exotica WBT terminals, handpicked matched drivers, thicker cables, crossovers with special dynamit sticks thick poly caps with Harbeth 40th anny labels...
He got pissy comments on the Harbeth forum for going overboard with the audiophile goodness. Some fragile egos got shattered lmao.
Hope you love them, Mac!
Glad you enjoying your new speakers.Macspur said:Had the new Anniversaries for well over a week now and played them pretty solidly for that time...
What is quickly noticeable is that they are a bolder sounding speaker than the previous itteration of the SHL5 plus,, everything sounds closer, more tactile... piano has always sounded superb on Harbeths, but now they really are extraordinary.
Still early days, so expect them to improve further. with a few more hours on the clock.
Mac
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Macspur said:Had the new Anniversaries for well over a week now and played them pretty solidly for that time...
What is quickly noticeable is that they are a bolder sounding speaker than the previous itteration of the SHL5 plus,, everything sounds closer, more tactile... piano has always sounded superb on Harbeths, but now they really are extraordinary.
Still early days, so expect them to improve further. with a few more hours on the clock.
Mac
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CnoEvil said:Macspur said:Had the new Anniversaries for well over a week now and played them pretty solidly for that time...
What is quickly noticeable is that they are a bolder sounding speaker than the previous itteration of the SHL5 plus,, everything sounds closer, more tactile... piano has always sounded superb on Harbeths, but now they really are extraordinary.
Still early days, so expect them to improve further. with a few more hours on the clock.
Mac
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Time for an Accuphase Amp upgrade then! *diablo* *wink*
Macspur said:CnoEvil said:Macspur said:Had the new Anniversaries for well over a week now and played them pretty solidly for that time...
What is quickly noticeable is that they are a bolder sounding speaker than the previous itteration of the SHL5 plus,, everything sounds closer, more tactile... piano has always sounded superb on Harbeths, but now they really are extraordinary.
Still early days, so expect them to improve further. with a few more hours on the clock.
Mac
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Time for an Accuphase Amp upgrade then! *diablo* *wink*
What you trying to do to me Cno... break me, not to mention disturbing marrital bliss... only bought the E470 last year!
Mac
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CnoEvil said:Macspur said:CnoEvil said:Macspur said:Had the new Anniversaries for well over a week now and played them pretty solidly for that time...
What is quickly noticeable is that they are a bolder sounding speaker than the previous itteration of the SHL5 plus,, everything sounds closer, more tactile... piano has always sounded superb on Harbeths, but now they really are extraordinary.
Still early days, so expect them to improve further. with a few more hours on the clock.
Mac
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Time for an Accuphase Amp upgrade then! *diablo* *wink*
What you trying to do to me Cno... break me, not to mention disturbing marrital bliss... only bought the E470 last year!
Mac
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Ah, I forgot that.....well, I'm sure there's something that could be improved....some Track Audio speaker stands, or perhaps some Cardas Clear cables. *bomb*
Macspur said:How about you young man, about time you upgraded your set up surely!
Re speaker stands, I will be buying matching walnut stands especially made for the Harbs by HiFi Racks. later in year.
Mac
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