ProAc Response D2 v Harbeth Monitor 30.1

[audylubis]

Try auditioning the new ATC range series (ATC SCM19 or SCM40). I own Harbeth SHL5 but find that ATC SCM40 is a much better speaker.

 

[Macspur]

Try auditioning the new ATC range series (ATC SCM19 or SCM40). I own Harbeth SHL5 but find that ATC SCM40 is a much better speaker.

In which way are they better? I used to own the old SCM40 model, but found them lifeless and flat compared to SHL5.

Mac

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[audylubis]

The new ATC SCM40 is more detailed, open, and transparent. The Harbeth SHL5 has slight edge in the midrange and imaging. I own both and if I have to choose, I'll go with ATC SCM40.

 

[Macspur]

The new ATC SCM40 is more detailed, open, and transparent. The Harbeth SHL5 has slight edge in the midrange and imaging. I own both and if I have to choose, I'll go with ATC SCM40.

I'll take your word on the new ATC, but

What is the rest of your kit? Harbeth are renowned for their midrange

Mac

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[audylubis]

I'm using Mac Mini as transport, Chord Hugo as DAC and preamp, and Musical Fidelity M6i with home theater bypass as power amp. I prefer using Chord Hugo as preamp to maintain integrity of the signal which sounds much better this way rather than using M6i preamp.

 

[PerfectSound]

The Harbeth Monitor 30.1 are great speakers. The only drawback is the mid-highs and highs can be a bit too bright and fatiguing sometimes ?? More often than sometimes, actually ! I believe that is one annoying characeristic of these great speakers every owners is aware of..

 

[Al ears]

The Harbeth Monitor 30.1 are great speakers. The only drawback is the mid-highs and highs can be a bit too bright and fatiguing sometimes ?? More often than sometimes, actually ! I believe that is one annoying characeristic of these great speakers every owners is aware of..

Your opinion is valued but this thread is two years old.

 

[BigH]

The Harbeth Monitor 30.1 are great speakers. The only drawback is the mid-highs and highs can be a bit too bright and fatiguing sometimes ?? More often than sometimes, actually ! I believe that is one annoying characeristic of these great speakers every owners is aware of..

It may help if you informed us what your system is.