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18.02.2013 |
Hear Harbeth at Reading Show |
HEAR Harbeth at the Guildford Audio/Absolute Sounds annual HiFi Event at Reading Best Western Moat House over the weekend of March 9th and 10th 2013.
Good news is that both entrance to the show and parking are free of charge.
 The event will have exclusive first showing in the UK of many new products plus over four large rooms.
"The Harbeth speakers are always popular and, coupled with an analogue front end, makes this a pleasure to sit and listen to. This year should be no exception I suspect", says organiser Trevor Martin. (picutred is the Harbeth set-up at the 2012 Show which was received with wide acclaim.)
Full details online at www.guildfordaudio.co.uk
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28.01.2013 |
Making 'sound of the show' in Vegas |
The Monitor 30.1 went down a storm at the mega CES in Las Vegas as Dick Olsher from The Absolute Sound magazine selected the Harbeth/Red Wine Audio electronics combo for ‘Best of Show’.
“Our selection for best sound at the lowest price is just another testament to excellence!”, says Dwight Dimartino from Harbeth USA.
“We knocked ‘em out with great sound! Great monitors, set up in the room, and the astonishing Red Wine Audio battery-powered monoblocks really made for a nice system!
“The 30.1’s are just impressing the heck out of everyone. The whole Harbeth range is on fire!” he adds enthusiastically.
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07.01.2013 |
'Best compact two-way... ever' |
THE HIGHEST praise for Harbeth's Monitor 30.1 has come from one of America's leading audio reviews, Paul Seydor of The Absolute Sound magazine.
In an online preview of his forthcoming review, Paul says that the new model is the "best compact two-way speaker system I have ever heard, regardless of design type, cost, or complexity". He praises the M30.1's "high neutrality, low coloration and low distortion", adding that it is a "constant joy and pleasure to listen to, consummately natural, unbelievably beautiful."
In conclusion, the reviewer says, "this is a reference-caliber speaker that is also gloriously musical."
The full review will be published in The Absolute Sound's Issue 232.
We can't wait!
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04.01.2013 |
Harbeths star in US TV hit |
LOOK out for Harbeth’s mini monitor in the American hit TV series House of Lies. The makers, Sony Pictures, contacted Harbeth recently to specify P3ESRs in black ash. They demanded Harbeth as the ‘classic’ British shoe-box monitor brand.
 “The P3s will appear in the show placed in the room of actor Don Cheadle”, explains Walter Swanbon from Harbeth USA . “ We are thrilled that a wider audience will see these stunning looking speakers. It’s only a pity they won’t be able to hear what an awesome sound they create, too.”
Shows featuring the speakers will air in the coming year.
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03.01.2013 |
Ooh la la! French excitement over SHL5 |
THE highly respected French high-end publication Ecoutez Voir put the Harbeth SHL5s through their paces and found them ‘addictive’.
 Testing the classic, two cubic foot BBC-style monitor, online EV mag said “Harbeth’s Super HL5s easily fill a large room and are particularly attractive.”
The reviewer concluded that the speakers were “...transparent, vibrant, and both refined and fluid. The Super HL5 is all that and more. They reveal a remarkable quality across the entire bandwidth, reproducing a sonic image with exceptional dynamic capabilities which are rare if not unique...”
Marc Chassonnery from Harbeth France calls this a ‘beautiful test report’ by Antoine Gresland, explaining how the reviewer lived with the SHL5s for six weeks, “and so was able to give them a thorough review.” Adding, “this is not the mere two-days of listening by some magazines. “
More information at http://www.evmag.fr
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18.12.2012 |
Harbeths chosen for 'sonic sensation' |
| NO FEWER than 19 Harbeth monitor loudspeakers are at the centre of an audio project to create a whole new ‘cinema’ experience minus the pictures.
Ear Films' leading-edge audio project to create a sound-only cinema experience is on international tour to the USA.
After months of planning and preparation, Ear conceived and built their prototype multi-channel sound environment at Devon’s Dartington Hall studios. The sound dome is a geodesic structure with nineteen critically positioned Harbeth Monitor 20.1 loudspeakers.
“Recording the first test version of To Sleep To Dream, we assembled a wonderful team of actors, technicians and foley artistes, explains EAR’s founder Daniel Marcus Clark.
The young, creative engineers spent a hectic Christmas in New York to show off the concept and seek international syndication of the idea.
“This is a very exciting stage of the concept”, says Harbeth’s Alan Shaw. “I have just returned from Dartington Hall and I now fully appreciate the entertainment experience these guys have crafted. With over 4,000 tracks of audio and sounds that swirl around the blindfolded audience, I left without realising that there were no pictures. Because the sound from the Monitor 20s was so immersive I’d been carried along with the story and my imagination had done the rest.”
STOP PRESS - The rig's been flown to New York City for the ISPA and APAP Conferences.
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17.12.2012 |
Rapid take-up for high-gloss finish |
INITIAL enthusiasm towards Harbeth’s new, high-gloss finish loudspeakers is “better than we could possibly have imagined”, admits the firm’s marketing man, Trevor Butler.
Since announcing the new lacquer finishes of Gun Grey, Arctic White and Jet Black, take-up around the world has been phenomenal. “We’ve already had to increase production, and the season’s hardly started! he adds.”
“Too many products today seem to major on style over substance”, adds Trevor. “It is refreshing to find that, when it comes to top quality British handmade speakers, it is possible to have both: the unbeatable Harbeth RADIAL™ sound and a classy, high-gloss lacquer finish which is fit for any upmarket surroundings.”
 “Anyone who has admired a Steinway up close will have fallen in love with the beautiful mirror-finish which exudes quality and surely adds to the musical experience. We’ve tried to capture the essence of that in these high-gloss Harbeths”, says MD Alan Shaw.
We are fortunate to be neighbours with the prestigious Ardingly College private school. Their glorious music facilities include a stunning Steinway which provides the perfect accompaniment for the high gloss Harbeths.
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21.11.2012 |
High-gloss lacqure finishes added to range |
THE FINAL Harbeth 35th birthday present to its customers is an exciting new range of high-gloss lacquer finishes which has just been launched.
Chic black, glistening white, and sophisticated silver finishes will become available across the Harbeth range.
Production is starting and samples are on their way to Harbeth distributors globally.
 “Modern living requires modern finishes and here they are!”, explains Harbeth’s production manager, Andy Sinden. “Commercial installations will also benefit greatly from these high-gloss lacquer finishes which also bring improved sonics.”
Some say that a lacquered loudspeaker can improve HF dispersion, midrange resolution, and LF dynamics among quoted audio improvements.
Underneath these stunning finishes is the traditional Harbeth hand-made cabinet with all the famous sonic quality of a Harbeth – but with added pizzazz.
“Contemporary rooms demand a contemporary look and feel, as any interior designer will tell you”, says Harbeth’s marketing man Trevor Butler. The new range of Harbeth finishes will fill the gap and meet the needs of those who require a loudspeaker of the quality only Harbeth’s unique RADIAL™ design can bring, but in fresh looking cabinets.
For more information, please contact your local Harbeth dealer. |
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31.10.2012 |
Rising to the top in Poland |
AWARDS just keep rolling in from around the world for the new Monitor 30.1 loudspeaker. The latest accolade comes from our friends at the influential High Fidelity magazine in Poland. 
Editor Wojciech Pacuła says of awarding the M30.1 a 'Best Product' award, "We have very few such awards every year, so every one is really important for us. Congratulations on a really great speaker!"
The Polish version of the article is here: http://highfidelity.pl/@main-1480&lang= The English version goes on sale on 1st December.
"This is a tremendous tribute to Alan's latest design", says Harbeth's Trevor Butler. "And a further endorsement of the growing global success of the space-saving reference monitor which is finding favour in homes as well as with professional sound engineers who demand the most accurate monitoring."
The speaker was launched at the High End Show in Munich as a Harbeth 35th anniversary model. It's already become one of the brand's best-selling models, providing outstanding midrange clarity and well-controlled bass.
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15.10.2012 |
Award-winning M30.1 on display in Germany |
JUST days after winning a coveted award from high-end hi-fi & records magazine, the new Harbeth M30.1 will be on show at the "Analog Forum", Krefeld in Germany on 3rd and 4th November. 
You can find Harbeth Germany (Bernd Hömke, input audio) in Room 130 of the Mercure Hotel Krefeld-Taar
(http://www.mercure.com/de/hotel-5402-mercure-hotel-krefeld/index.shtml)
At the "Analog Forum" analogue units only will be displayed and an exciting selection of turntables, tuners, tape-machines and tube amplifiers will be shown there, including the remarkable new M30.1 loudspeaker from Harbeth which is proving a huge hit in Germany as well as elsewhere.
See more here: http://www.inputaudio.de/inhalt/deutsch/neues/000004_krefeld.shtml
Or contact
Bernd Hömke
input audio
Generalimporteur von Creek Audio - Harbeth - Croft
0049 (0)4346/600601 |
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11.10.2012 |
Wunderbar Harbeth! |
EXCITING news from Germany about the new Harbeth M30.1 monitor which has been given the coveted“Editor’s Choice Award” by the highly-respected high-end audio magazine hifi & records. 
The publication’s chief editor, Wilfried Kress, praised the new model which was launched at the Munich Show in May.
He said of Alan Shaw’s latest design, “This is a storybook BBC Monitor created with a great deal of accuracy and never-ending work on extracting the last ounce of detail.”
He concluded that, “for the natural and relaxed reproduction of classical music, there may not exist a better one in that size.”
Herr Kress added that the award is also “a bow for the great BBC loudspeaker heritage” which is lovingly maintained and improved by Harbeth.
“This is excellent news, indeed”, confirmed Bernd Hömke of Harbeth Germany. “It’s a miracle that, even after all these years, this legendary product could be improved, but somehow Alan did!” |
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27.09.2012 |
Making music at national UK show |
HARBETH were delighted to provide loudspeakers to Palmer Audio to create one of the finest sounds at the recent National Audio Show held in the delightful Whittlebury Hall.
Partnered with the magnificent Palmer turntable, and amplification by Sugden, to form a truly British affair, the Harbeth C7ES3s excelled to produce the talk of the show.
"This was a winning combination", says Harbeth's marketing man, Trevor Butler."The result was mentioned on audio blogs and social media."
Our thanks to Palmer Audio for choosing Harbeths for the Northamptonshire event. |
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25.09.2012 |
Celebration at ISO9001:2008 success |
ANOTHER successful audit confirms that Harbeth’s top-to-bottom business processes are A1.
“As Harbeth’s ISO compliance manager, it’s my job to maintain a paperwork system that puts the customers’ needs at the front of our business”, explains Anne Mattison.
“In the fourteen years I’ve been here, I’ve instigated and upheld rigorous systems from financial management and personnel to vetting suppliers and calibration auditing,” adds Anne.
 Harbeth’s annual ISO9001 auditor assures the independent accreditation authority that we have in place methods and processes to protect our internationally revered brand. “From the humblest washer to the most expensive cabinet, we treat quality very seriously and it is always satisfying to be re-accredited”, says Anne seen here holding the certificate. |
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12.09.2012 |
Harbeth providing 'pure pleasure' |
THE MINI P3ESR has enthralled Indian hi-fi reviewers who found the little monitor ‘easy on the ears’ and ‘perfectly balanced’.
AV Max magazine titled the report on the shoebox-sized speaker ‘Pure Pleasure’ and it’s clear that the review team were highly impressed with what they heard. 
They wrote about the performance being ‘as smooth as silk’ and remarked on a ‘distinctive performance that was clean, resolute and most importantly very entertaining’.
“This is an amazing product”, admits Harbeth’s marketing man Trevor Butler, “and it’s clear that the Indian reviews understood the whole concept about producing a top-quality monitor as successor to the legendary BBC LS3/5A speaker while harnessing all the technology available today, such as our RADIAL2™ drive units.”
The article also highlighted the P3’s ‘immaculate midrange, which had the power to convert an otherwise regular listening session into a very personal and an intimate one.”
Summing up that these speakers were ‘a delight’, the reviews conclude that the P3 has ‘high entertainment quotient’, particularly the ‘illustrative mid-range response of the speaker, which made the vocals sound full bodied and extremely eloquent.”
The product, available in India from Absolute Phase, scored four stars in the write-up and was awarded a ‘Recommended’ status. |
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10.08.2012 |
Harbeth in 'crime' demand |
AS THE last remaining wholly British brand designing and manufacturing traditional thin-wall cabinets, Harbeth was recently selected to provide studio monitors for the popular TV series Crimewatch.
Since January 2011, the programme which asks views to help the police catch wanted suspects, has been made in Cardiff (by BBC Cymru Wales) for the national BBC One channel. 
The Monitor 40.1 is the flagship studio loudspeaker in Harbeth’s professional range, and is used in the production of many highly-revered shows, including the BBC’s Eastenders, and at Fountain Studios (pictured right), home of The X-Factor, The Cube, and Britain’s Got Talent – some of the biggest UK audience shows which are viewed around the globe.
Harbeth’s MD, Alan Shaw, said, “We are delighted to have been able to provide the sound solution BBC Wales needed for the prestigious Crimewatch show. To work with sound professionals who clearly care about the audio quality is a privilege in an age of so much mediocrity. The quality of the sound on Crimewatch is clearly second to none and we are proud to be able to play our part. |
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07.08.2012 |
Stands from down under |
A NEW range of bespoke stands in hard rock maple has been created by Harbeth New Zealand.
They are made by Parmenter Sound and are available in clear lacquered maple or black satin finish. Three different materials are used in the construction: maple for the open frame stand, a powder-coated steel bottom plate for extra mass and stability, and solid brass feet for level adjustment and ‘tone tuning’ of the steel bottom plate. All three elements combine to make a stand that allows the Harbeth speakers to perform to their full potential. 
“We have added a 6 mm steel bottom plate for extra stability on carpet, using threaded 8 mm spikes”, explains Jason Parmenter. “In the clear Maple we have grain matched the legs and faces”.
The most popular Harbeth models are catered for: P3ESR, C7ES-3, SHL5 and the mighty M40.1. Four brass footers per stand, with M8 threaded studs, allow for perfect stablility and easy leveling.
“I have found that by using the hard rock Maple timber for my speaker stands I do not need to use any de-coupling pads between the speakers and the stands”, adds Jason. “The bass is very natural sounding with the Harbeth speaker placed
directly on top of the stand.”
More information from www.parmentersound.com |
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01.08.2012 |
35th anniversary range |
A RANGE of 35th anniversary models is being made available to mark Harbeth's formation in 1977.
Special-edition C7ES3s, SHL5s and Monitor 30.1s will boast improved, OFC internal wiring and 'gold' anniversary badging..jpg)
"The new models are already proving popular", explained Harbeth's production chief, Andy Sinden. "They are being rolled out to many international markets as a limited 'celebration' product to mark Harbeth's unique role in loudspeaker development."
Full details from local distributors - find yours here
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06.07.2012 |
Harbeth Club Thailand |
Thailand's Audiophile magazine has featured the country's popular Harbeth Club in its latest issue (July 2012). 
Its many members talk about their affinity with the highly respected British loudspeaker brand. They wear Club clothing, sport Club car stickers and hold regular members' evenings. They have a forum, Facebook page and Twitter feed where they exchange details and images about their Harbeth-based systems. Some of the members are also paticipants on the offical factory-based Harbeth User Group.
Read the magzine's full feature about the club here:
http://www.harbeth.co.uk/library/pr/thai-audiophile.pdf |
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04.07.2012 |
Glowing praise for SHL5 |
A highly respected online hi-fi website has published a glowing review of the Harbeth flagship domestic loudspeaker.
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Hi-Fi Pig's critic fell in love with the classic 'two cubic foot' BBC-style monitor, a design which he felt 'simply allows you to dissolve into the musical experience'.
Testing the loudspeaker with a wide range of music, the reviewer felt that they were 'ruthlessly revealing, without screaming at you'. With some transcribed Mahler, played on Gloucester Cathedral's organ, the verdict was, 'at last, stand mount speakers that do justice to organ works'.
In conclusion about the SHL5, the article decided that they were 'immensely musical, natural and transparent'. High praise indeed.
Read the full online review here:
http://hifipig.com/harbeth-super-shl5-loudspeakers/#more-2961 |
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20.06.2012 |
Irish distributor appointed |
ONE of Ireland’s oldest established Hi-Fi businesses is proud to have become an official Harbeth stockist and distributor across the island of Ireland.
Dublin’s legendary Cloney Audio has a long and prestigious history of serving the needs of audiophiles.
Full details from the shop at 55 Main Street, Blackrock or online from
www.cloneyaudio.com |
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18.06.2012 |
Harbeth is 'top pick' twice in Japan |
JAPAN’s Stereo Sound magazine featured Harbeth twice in its ‘Top Pick 100’ special-edition issue. Every one of the hundred products listed was carefully selected by the editorial staff who looked at all the audio lines available in Japan. 
“Products had to qualify in three ways”, explains Sasamoto san of Harbeth Japan. “This means that the top picks are carefully selected – being of good reputation, remarkable or a new product.”
The Harbeth P3 mini monitor as well as the stand-mount Compact 7-ES3 were both listed and flagged as ‘Remarkable’.
“This is an incredible achievement for a small, British brand competing against multi-nationals”, says Harbeth’s marketing man Trevor Butler. “We are all very proud that the fine, traditional Harbeth sound has been recognised and rewarded in this way by such a prestigious audio magazine with an international reputation.”
www.stereosound.co.jp |
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12.06.2012 |
New name in Norway |
PS AUDIO (Scandinavia) are now distributing the Harbeth range in Norway.
Director Peter Selmer says he’s delighted to add the highly respected brand to his high-end portfolio and is looking forward to meeting Norwegian Harbeth customers, old and new. 
“Peter is very well placed to serve our customers in Norway and is relishing the opportunity of bringing the Harbeth sound to a new, larger audience of discerning audiophiles”, says Harbeth’s marketing man Trevor Butler. “He is an experienced distributor who always put the customer first.”
While he appoints a network of dealers across the country, contact PS Audio (Scandinavia) at DK-7400 Herning, Denmark. Telephone +45 2175 0252; email peterselmer@yajoo.dk or view the website www.psaudio.dk |
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07.06.2012 |
California Gold |
HARBETH USA (Fidelis AV) reported brisk business at T.H.E. (the Home Entertainment) Show held recently at two hotels in Newport Beach, California.
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The High End event attracted over 500 exhibitors who welcomed around a thousand audiophiles to hear the very best equipment available.
Walter Swanbon, Gene Rubin and Peter were kept busy demonstrating the Compact 7ES3 as well as the first chance to hear the new Monitor 30.1 stateside.
“The M30.1 went down a storm”, explains Walter.
“Vistiors just couldn’t get enough of the Harbeth sound which soon became the talk of the Show.” |
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01.06.2012 |
Distribution spreads east to Estonia |
INCREASING expansion into Eastern Europe, Harbeth is delighted to announce the appointment of Hi-Fi Studio in Tallinn to represent the brand in Estonia. 
Paavo Kiinros , Hi-fi Studio’s director, says he believes passionately in “all the emotions and energy offering an experience which is as good as a live performance. We strive towards maximising sound quality without compromise, and only the best live sound is good enough.”
The company has listening rooms at Toompuiestee 18, 10149 Tallinn, and can also arrange listening sessions in customers’ own homes.
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03.05.2012 |
Munich model launch |
TO MARK its 35th anniversary year, Harbeth has unveiled an exciting new model at the Munich High-End show (3-6May).
The new Monitor 30.1 loudspeaker features a new, RADIAL2™ mid/bass drive unit; a new, top quality SEAS tweeter (as used on the flagship M40.1); and a redesigned crossover. There is now a more open sound, a smoother response with greater, more even dispersion which means less critical stand height and a more involving listener experience.
 The original Monitor 30 was unveiled in 1997 as successor to the BBC’s medium-sized studio monitor loudspeaker, the LS5/9. It has remained in demand ever since. No other Harbeth model has been unchanged and in continuous production for as long. This validates the integrity of the original design.
Designer Alan Shaw said, “the refinements I was able to make 15 years later are possible because of the leap in computer modelling software. Modern simulators are far more sophisticated than the DOS-based systems I had in 1997. They allow for a levels of precision just not possible before, so I could hold a powerful ‘magnifying glass’ over the whole design and make precise and targeted improvements.”
The Munich High End show gave European visitors the first chance to view the M30.1 on the eve of the initial production. “A pre-production pair of the new speakers was made and shipped to Munich”, explains production manager Andy Sinden. “The first production will satisfy orders taken at the Show. World-wide shipping will then commence in June. as the new model is rolled out around the globe.”
The High End Society Munich show has become a highlight in the worldwide audio calendar. It is now a vital place for leading manufacturers to display their brands to international audio buyers. |
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12.03.2012 |
Swedish success story |
VISITORS to the high end show in Stockholm made very positive comments about the Harbeth sound being created by our colleagues at Audio Connection.
"We had many visitors, and people stayed on in our room just to listen and listen," explain Roland and Magnus who organised the bright, airy demo room at the venue (pictured right).
"Comments afterwards were very positive about the sound in various Swedish onlline forums.
"Harbeth is now a very well known loudspeaker in Sweden and our customers are very dedicated to the great British brand of hand-crafted, traditional loudspeakers."
www.audioconnection.se |
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07.03.2012 |
Harbeth's role in Grammy winner |
THE legendary Booker T. Jones (of ‘Green Onions’ fame) has won a prestigious Grammy Award for his new album which was finished using Harbeth monitor loudspeakers.
 The Road from Memphis traces Jones’ journey from his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee to the world stage.
It was produced by Jones himself, with The Roots and Rob Schnapf (pictured, left), the American musician and record producer. He used Harbeth Compact 7-ES3s during the production and monitoring stages to create the award-winning sound.
“I really trust and depend on the Harbeths”, Rob Schnapf told us. “There are many occasions when the audiophile world and commercial record making do not comfortably co-exist”, he adds. “But the Harbeths are a nice combination of musicality and accuracy that really help me hear deep into a mix. They are very well balanced.”
More information from www.antilabelblog.com/ |
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25.02.2012 |
German readers back Harbeth |
THOUSANDS of readers of Germany's prestigous hi-fi magazine Audio voted for the Harbeth C7-ES3 compact monitor. 
Harbeth Germany's Bernd Hömke, of input audio, collected the award at a ceremony hosted by AUDIO and sister publications stereoplay and VIDEO.
"These are the our biggest and most popular magazines for HiFI and Video", he explains. "They gave awards to the first three products in different categories which are elected by over 25,000 readers. "And I am so pleased to report that the hand-crafted Harbeth Compact 7 ES-3 won second-place, taking-on many much bigger brands, in the price category up to €3000.
"Harbeth goes from strength-to-strength here in Germany."
http://spezial.magnus.de/leserwahl/audio-2012/?site=6 |
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20.02.2012 |
Zut alors! - high praise for P3 in Canada |
Highly-respected Canadian audiophile publication Le Magazine Son & Image found the Harbeth P3 mini-monitor 'outstanding', 'very natural', and capable of 'an exceptional communication between the artist and the listener'. 
"This is high praise indeed", acknowledges Harbeth's marketing man, Trevor Butler. "Reading the in-depth article, it becomes clear quite quickly that the reviewer is enamoured with Alan's shoebox-sized design and the latest implementation of the Harbeth RADIAL™ cone technology."
The review, in French, covers five pages and is flagged on the cover (see left).
Reviewer Jan-Erik Nordoen says of the P3 (translated)... "The P3ESR are endowed with a capacity of outstanding communication, reproduction of voice is disarmingly natural and brings a foreshortening with the artist who cannot remain indifferent. ... I could write a further 2000 words on these speakers to try to convince you, but without reaching the evidence that five minutes of listening will give you. Bring your favourite discs with you to a Harbeth dealer and treat yourself."
High praise, indeed.
The speakers are available in Canada through Planet of Sound and its dealers. |
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15.02.2012 |
'TAS' top rankings for Harbeth |
THREE of the Harbeth models make The Absolute Sound (USA's prestigious audio magazine) '2012 Editor's Choice Awards' listings.
The Harbeth P3ESR: "This latest version of Alan Shaw's sub-compact
monitor is so cannily designed it almost transcends the limitations
of its genre. Neutrality and natural tonal balance reign supreme,
but this one can also play loud and descend to depths in the bass
Exceptional driver integration, coherence, and openness also
characterize the design".
Harbeth C7ES-3: "Arguably the ne plus ultra of BBC two-way designs,
with bass down to 45Kz, an essentially perfect midrange, and a top
end that reproduces ambience fantastically, the 7ES-3 will play loud
enough for serious music listeners(though not for head-bangers).
With respect to accuracy, neutrality, and natural tonal balance, the
7 establishes a new benchmark for compact two-ways".
Harbeth M40.1: "The new version of the M40 has a slightly more
forward midrange, more "domesticated" (less "pro" tonal balance and
higher sensitivity. A BBC-style three-way monitor, with Harbeth bass
and mid drivers and SEAS Excel tweeter. Neutral sound, exceptional
midrange clarity, refined and extended treble, almost full bass
extension in the room, and surprisingly 'outside the box' imaging".
"This is a magnificent achievement", says Harbeth's designer and MD, Alan Shaw, "and wonderful news in this the company's 35th anniversary year. |
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13.02.2012 |
Making waves in India |
MEDIA coverage heralded the arrival of the Harbeth brand in India as new distributor, Absolute Phase, secured reporting of its recent appointment.
.jpg) News items have appeared in several publications, including the India edition of massmarket 'What Hi-Fi', and the specialist audio/video title 'AV Max'. These not only detailed the product range but also the heritage behind the company and its founder, the senior BBC engineer, Dudley Harwood, 35 years ago.
"We look forward to our new association with Absolute Phase", says Harbeth's marketing man, Trevor Butler.
"These are exciting times in India where there is a demand for high-quality, hand-crafted loudspeakers which can now be fulfilled. "
For details of the whole range available please see http://www.absolutephase.com/ |
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03.01.2012 |
35 successful years |
2012 MARKS a very special anniversary for Harbeth which celebrate 35 years of making top quality hi-fi and professional monitoring loudspeakers.
 Little could senior BBC engineer Dudley Harwood have imagined that the British loudspeaker company he started would be creating world-leading technology 35 years later. Just as he had taken his breakthrough cone technology, polypropylene, to the mass market in 1977, Harbeth Audio today is unique in using its revolutionary, breakthrough material RADIAL TM across its range of home hi-fi and professional broadcast monitors.
The name Harbeth is a fusion of the founders surname, Har-wood, and Eliza-beth, his wife’s name; today it is a brand revered around the globe as creator of hand-crafted British loudspeakers with unbeatable resolution and clarity.
Look out for Harbeth anniversary events around the globe during 2012 - and special product launches. |
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03.12.2011 |
Award for Harbeth flagship monitor |
HARBETH'S 40.1 reference monitor has been honoured in Poland where it has just become 'Award of the Year' by High Fidelity magazine.
Editor-in-Chief, Wojclech Pacula, said it was his pleasure to make the announcement, and offered his 'sincere and heartfelt congratulations' to Alan and the Harbeth team'.
www.highfidelity.pl
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02.12.2011 |
Another flagship TV Show opts for Harbeth |
AT the centre of a £5 million TV studio refurbishment are Harbeth loudspeakers. When Britain’s commercial ITV channel, makers of the hugely successful weekday series Emmerdale, revamped its Leeds broadcasting centre they had to have the best possible monitors.
After a year-long project, the Emmerdale studios now have the latest high definition audio and video technology.
“The audio team at Emmerdale know how important well balanced sound is to their hit TV show”, says Harbeth’s Alan Shaw.
“I am in awe of how much technical crafting goes into a mass-market daily drama like Emmerdale. Every camera angle, every microphone position, and the smallest detail of lighting is pre-planned, weeks ahead. Nothing is left to chance becaue the cost of re-filming is so great.
“The entire cast and crew are working extremely long hours, and that’s where Harbeth’s natural sounding monitors really shine. Even after a twelve-hour shift, talented sound engineers go home unfatigued, ready to do it all again the next day: rare nowadays as more and more studios cut corners to save costs, and inevitably compromise their monitoring.
Harbeth was chosen because experienced audio engineers must have complete confidence in their monitors when making artistic decisions, and know they can rely on the traditional, uncoloured Harbeth sound with its BBC design pedigree.
Well done again ITV Leeds, for investing in Harbeth monitoring, just like your colleagues at The X-Factor!” |
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24.11.2011 |
The Angel of Harbeth |
HEROES is how Harbeth staff have been described as they came to the help of a worthwhile charity in real need.
“I can’t begin to tell you what these Harbeth C7ES-3 speakers have done for our young people”, says an extremely grateful Chris Davis who runs a music project to help engage disadvantaged young people in north-east England.
“They come from an area of extreme deprivation, they don’t have computers or designer clothes, they never watch football because they do not have Sky; but now they have, arguably, the best studio facility available in the area – something of real quality that others, more fortunate, around them didn’t have”, he adds.
“I estimate we have helped over 60 young people in just a few short months with many, many more to benefit in the future”.
The donated Harbeths are the centrepiece for all topic of conversation, every user comments on their beauty and more professional clients have expressed their jealousy over them. Quite simply, they have changed our lives. So, from all the young people of Brookfield, Preston we would like to thank Harbeth very much.”
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27.11.2009 |
AUDIO GURU VISITS HARBETH HQ |
THE MAN behind the magical sound of hit TV shows such as The X-Factor visited the Harbeth factory to see how his favourite broadcast monitors are designed and made.
Every week some 15 million people hear the sound crafted by Robert Edwards as they tune in to ITV’s The X-Factor. The live sound you hear is mixed and balanced using a Harbeth 5.1 surround system with the mighty Monitor 40.1s as the main left/right speakers. Harbeth is Robert’s first choice for accurate broadcast monitoring, and he has been using Harbeth’s domestic models at home for over two decades.
“Robert took a great interest in everything we do here at Harbeth”, says Harbeth's marketing man Trevor Butler. “ “He was particularly keen to learn more about our unique RADIAL2™ cone material and how it makes Harbeth monitors unbeatable for clarity – essential for accurate monitoring.” |
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17.03.2009 |
RE-USE AND RE-CYCLE |
HARBETH speakers should never end up in the dustbin, as a new logo on the products will soon show.
The European WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) came into force in January 2007. The Directive encourages everyone to reuse, recycle and recover products.
To comply with the new law all Harbeth speakers will soon carry a small logo. It depicts a wheelie bin with a cross through it. “This clearly shows that our speakers should never be thrown away”, says marketing man Trevor Butler. “Our customers already know that Harbeth speakers last a life time, the logo reinforces the fact.”
Harbeth is publishing details for waste disposal sites saying how to dismantle the speakers and return each part to the factory where it could be used by someone needing a spare part for something they have damaged.
“Although the regulations apply only in Europe”, adds Trevor, “the facts are true the world over – that every part of a Harbeth is so well made that it can be used over and over again. There is never a need to throw any away.” |
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27.02.2009 |
BRITISH BOOM BOOSTS HARBETH |
BRITISH products are in increasing demand, and that’s official. Harbeth reports not only increased sales around the globe but a continued increase in UK sales through its dealers.
“The factory is not used to this level of demand from the UK”, says production chief Andy Sinden. “We’ve been kept busy with our usual shipments for distributors in over 35 countries and at the same time it is pleasing to see our products being sold in Bournemouth as well as Beijing!
"From what we have been told”, says Harbeth’s owner and designer Alan Shaw, “people are looking increasingly for products which will prove reliable long-term investments, and Harbeth fits the bill."
Harbeth has been making hand-crafted loudspeakers for over thirty years and we know that many of founder Dudley Harwood’s original models are still in use. That’s real customer satisfaction! |
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