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

fin1bxn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 07-23-2009 at 03:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gee one is $5k the other $1.8k - Sound Apples and Oranges
philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,262 posts 07-23-2009 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what amp you use and room thay are in will determine which is better for you. they are about equal in performance. I lean toward the Maggie but then I think Harbeth are a bit overrated...
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 07-23-2009 at 04:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seems like a really tough question to answer. They really are very different.
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.