Daedalus Audio speakers - Muse or Muse studio

The only way to really know for sure is try to find a way to hear both speakers. There are members here (maybe they will chime in) who have moved in both directions--from Harbeth to Daedalus, and from Daedalus to Harbeth. I know of one member who moved from Harbeth to Daedalus, and then back to Harbeth.

Though I no longer own them, I am a big fan of Daedalus speakers, which are tonally pure, very musical, and simply beautiful to look at in your listening room on a day-to-day basis. I have no personal experience with Harbeth speakers, but a lot of folks here love them.

Good luck in making your decision.

I'd suggest speaking directly to Lou Hinckley about which of the 2 Muse options might better suit your listening tastes, room etc.; my personal experience dealing with Lou has been very favorable; he's approachable, patient, non-pushy, and is interested in you getting what works best for you. I have thoroughly enjoyed my Argos V2s. Best of luck whichever decision you make with Daedalus or otherwise

the athena is only $1000 more than the muse studio but lou was recommending the muse for my room

I had Harbeth M-40.1's about 10 years ago.  For no good reason, other than audionervosa (foolishness) I sold my 40.1's and replaced them with a dealer demo pair of Daedalus Ulysses (without hearing them).   The Daedalus required extensive break-in, but eventually loosened up.   The Daedalus Ulysses were good speakers and had furniture quality cabinets, but they just didn't do it for me like the 40.1's.  I sold the Daedalus Ulysses after about 18 months, then tried Harbeth SHL5's for a bout a years  and now am back with 40.1's, with zero interest in trying anything else.

If you want full bodied / full range, organic and natural sounding speakers, I would try to find a used pair of Harbeth 40.2's.  Your 10' x 15' room might be too small for the 40.1's as they are a bit bass heavy.