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THE LATEST NEWS FROM HARBETH....
FOLLOW us on Twitter - @HarbethHQ - for the very latest Harbeth news.
Newsletter - See the latest issues of our regular newsletter here - packed full of news and views from the international Harbeth family.
See Harbeth at work in a series of online videos. View here
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16.05.2013 |
California dreaming... |
CALIFORNIA’s Newport Beach is the location for T.H.E. Show where the best of the world’s audiophile equipment is demonstrated between 31st May and 2 June.
Harbeth USA has three rooms, so plenty of space to reveal the magic of the mini P3ESR, the Compact 7ES-3, Super HL5 and the much acclaimed Monitor 30.1.
In the Hilton Hotel, distributor Fidelis joins forces with GeneRubin
in room 232, while Venice Audio are in room 318. Down the road at the Atrium Hotel, there’s a RedWine/Bricasti combination in room 343.
“Last year we rocked with Harbeth”, says Dwight Dimartino from Harbeth USA. “This year will be even more special as constantly the magical M30.1s prove to be ‘the sound of the show’ when we are on the road – state after state.”
www.theshownewport.com/
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16.04.2013 |
Making music in NYC |
Harbeth waved the British flag at the recent New York Audio Show 2013, staged in the venerable Palace Hotel.
Early, online reports from the event include this assessment of how the Harbeh 30.1 monitors were performing by Stereophile magazine's Art Dudley. 
“I would not hesitate to describe the sound of the Red Wine Audio Bricasti, playing a 44.1k 'conductor's mix' of the performance of Elgar's Dream of Gerontius by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Sir Colin Davis—who died the day after this demonstration, at age 85—as among the very best digital playback I've heard, thanks also to the reliably musical Harbeth Monitor 30.1 loudspeakers”, he said.
Further accolades came from Anthony Kershaw of online audiophilia.com who remarked: “Harbeth 30.1 speakers sounded lovely with Red Wine Audio electronics. Smooth without the troubles some of the other rooms were experiencing”.
The Harbeth USA room set-up was also revealed in this image from enjoythemusic.com's online show report... 
“The show was very busy! The feedback to us was consistently positive and the M30.1 loudspeakers in our configuration provided the attendees with great sound”, explains Dwight Dimartino from Harbeth USA. “We consistently have the best sound in this price range, or maybe any price range! There's no doubt about it: the Harbeth room at audio shows is the place to be right now.” www.fidelisav.com
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11.04.2013 |
Munich Show plans |
MUNICH's internationally important High End event (9-12 May) will showcase Harbeth’s new high-gloss lacquer finishes. The range will be unveiled to trade and public alike at the three day show in the MOC. 
“This will be the first time most visitors will have had the chance to see the amazing mirror-finishes”, says Harbeth’s Trevor Butler.
“They retain all the Harbeth sonic qualities you’d expect from the world’s best-loved loudspeakers, with that added pizzazz from the eye-catching finishes – ideal for even the most opulent surroundings,” he adds.
Harbeth will be in Hall 4 on Stand H16; come and meet Alan and the Harbeth Germany team led by Bernd Hömke.
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25.03.2013 |
'Ravishing' Monitor 30.1 gets five-star treatment |
A leading US-based reviewer has lavished high praise on Harbeth's latest monitor loudspeaker.
"Ravishing in its warmth, richness, vividness, and beauty", is how Paul Sedor describes the sound quality of the Harbeth Monitor 30.1 writing in the April 2013 issue of The Absolute Sound magazine. The august journal is revered around the globe, and Mr Sedor is widely respected for having the finest ears of any audio writer. .jpg)
The highly detailed review looks at Harbeth's pedigree and designer Alan Shaw's ethos as well as an in-depth appraisal of the new speaker.
He concludes that the "Monitor 30.1 is so beautifully voiced, balanced, and natural sounding as to make it one of the most completely satisfying speaker systems I've ever used."
Auditioning the speakers with the all-critical human voice courtesy of the Huddersfield Choral Society, the result was an uncannily realistic presentation "with the chorus and orchestra occupying the entire soundstage from side-to-side, the chorus extending behind the orchestra, the vastness of the space convincingly reproduced."
For the full review, grab a copy of the magazine - subscriptions available online at http://www.theabsolutesound.com/
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25.03.2013 |
Winning hearts and minds and accolades in the States |
NO fewer than three of Harbeth’s speakers have gained the prestigious honour of being the Editors’ Choice by The Absolute Sound magazine. 
These are the products the publication’s editors and writers have selected as most worthy of readers’ consideration. These are the components they themselves would buy or recommend.
The P3ESR mini monitor is cited as having “neutrality and natural tonal balance that reign supreme...”; the Compact 7ES-3 establishes “a new benchmark for compact two-ways”; while the reference Monitor 40.1 produces “neutral sound, exceptional midrange clarity, refined and extended treble, almost full bass extension in room, and surprisingly ‘outside the box’ imaging.”
www.theabsolutesound.com |
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19.03.2013 |
German audiophiles entranced |
ON THE penultimate weekend of prestigious high-end H.O.T. event in Nuremberg, audiophiles were treated to a sound to remember.
“I had chosen the 25sqm space deliberately to allow the Harbeth Super HL5 loudspeakers to wow audiences”, explains Bernd Hömke of Harbeth Germany. 
The classic speakers were partnered with the Croft Series 7 Regulated mono amps and Cary SLP-03 line-tube pre-amp. Sources were the Palmer turntable, run through the tube phono stages of Cary Audio; the Creek Destiny 2 CD Player; and the Inter-Media Tuner MD-806 from Magnum Dynalab.
The combination produced a highly dynamic and wide frequency range across a wide and immersive soundstage to create 'really great cinema'.
“The system simply played to the point that it was a pleasure”, adds Bernd. “Many visitors confirmed this again and again, because they really came to us several times to ascertain that the Harbeth / hybrid amplifier system really played as well, as it seemed at first sight. And it did!
“The big Harbeth set-up drove me on several occasions to have joyous goose bumps down my spine”, he adds. “We reached a sound quality that I can recommend to any music lover, unconditionally."
The next chance for German audiophiles to hear Harbeth on the road will be at the October 'Analog Forum' in Krefeld - “I'm looking forward to it already”, admits Bernd.
Meanwhile details from Harbeth Germany online at www.inputaudio.de
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13.02.2013 |
National school sets Harbeth as audio standard |
HARBETH has become the audio standard for the UK’s National Film and Television School which trains the next generation of professionals for film, television and new media industries.
 Monitor 30.1 loudspeakers have been installed the school’s four, newly built composers suites with further pairs destined across the Beaconsfield campus.
“The new Harbeths have proved a fantastic success with the students”, says Head of Sound Recording, Andrew Boulton.
“They are, for the first time, experiencing a sonic quality and definition they had not heard before”, he adds . “There is now no hiding place within the new, precision monitoring environment, but the students appreciate the challenge of having to raise their standards.”
Andrew Boulton is pictured (left) taking delivery from Harbeth's MD and designer, Alan Shaw who said "it is a pleasure to collaborate with the NFTS to ensure that future generations of film and TV professionals understand the importance of accurate sound monitoring using fatigue-free loudspeakers. The Harbeth Mastering Series is proving an instant hit across the campus with the graduates and tutors alike."
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11.02.2013 |
Top music producer can't live without Harbeth qualities |
ONE of the UK's top music producers says that installing Harbeth monitor speakers in his studio has opened up a 'magnificent 3D soundstage' which he just wasn't hearing on his standard speakers. Now, he says, he just can't do without his Monitor 30.1s. 
"From day to day my work-flow can vary hugely; it’ll go from composing film-scores, producing bands, to mixing live music shows", explains John Hendicott. "I tried and tested many reference monitors to get the best balance for my needs, with the priority being a neutral soundstage and a response that is non-fatiguing after hours of listening.
"I was then fortunate enough to come across some of Harbeth’s new Monitor 30.1s. I had heard lots about the heritage of the company but had never actually tested them for myself", he explains.
The immediate results were just sensational as John points out, "On cueing up some familiar material, I was quite taken aback at what I was hearing, or more precisely, what I hadn’t heard before. The response was confident, effortless and open which creates a truly 3D soundstage. The key difference was depth; it allowed me to look into the mix like never before and more importantly, truly feel a part of it.
"The confidence and vibe they bring to a session helps immeasurably when either composing, mixing or simply impressing that client who likes to check in every now and then. I can’t do without them."
To see how Harbeth monitors could improve your professional life, contact the pro' sales team on 01444 484371.
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08.02.2013 |
Russians love reference monitor |
HARBETH'S magnificent 'reference' monitorloudspeaker has been highly praised by the Russia edition of What Hi-Fi? in its January, 2013 issue. 
The in-depth test concluded that the mighty speaker produced a 'noble performance capable of displaying the smallest details as well as big-scale sound images'.
Harbeth Russia's Alex Entin welcomed the review as testimony to the excellent sound quality which only a Harbeth is capable of producing thanks to its unique RADIAL™ drive unit technology.
"It's not surprising that the magazine's reviewer enjoyed the top-of-the range Harbeth monitor sound", he said. "It is a reference to which others can only aspire in terms of tonal neutrality, soundstaging and ultimate clarity and detail. That's why it's the first choice for so many professional sound engineers in broadcasting and the music industry."
More details from http://www.techno-m.ru/
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