Harbeth HL5 vs Magnepan 1.6qr Who wins??

Here's one I don't think has been asked. Which speaker is the best overall performer?

develyn5007-23-2009 2:15pm

samhar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,034 posts 07-23-2009 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want low level listening the Harbeths!
macdadtexas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,794 posts 07-23-2009 at 06:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maggies, I just like them better. But I do like the Harbeths a lot. I think they are expensive but very good. I actually liked the Paradigm Signatures at a dealer, compared to the Harbeth's at about 2/5 the price.
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 07-23-2009 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Develyn50, have you heard either? How did you come to these two for comparison?
develyn50 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 07-23-2009 at 07:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own the Magnepan's and have been interested in the Harbeth's. I have not heard them as I have no dealer close by.
develyn50 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 07-23-2009 at 07:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fin1bxn, Higher price doesn't always mean better speakers. I think Magnepan's aren't $5,000 because they don't have the expense of the cabinets. If Maggies came in high quality wood cabinets they just might cost $5,000.