Grumpy Old Git
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Harbeth Xpression! DPM1 ProActive speakers
I've just bagged myself a pair of Harbeth active studio monitors off fleabay.
Just wondered if anyone here has any experience of using them?
I'll be putting them in a revamped "office" system. Nice little speakers for the computers, a Squeezebox (soon to have a Metrum NOS Octave DAC hanging off it), and a Vantage Audio modded Technics SL-QL1 - the the Jico SAS stylus for which is currently in transit.
So that's my Christmas sorted!. Better think about SWMBO and the kids now, I suppose.
Bob
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The ones with purple drivers from memory? Not heard them, but they're Harbeths - I doubt you'll be disappointed! Nice "rig" there Bob.
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Is that the HHB's Alex?
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I think the HHB ones have upgraded amp packs, but stretching my memory now, as it has been a while since I was "into" pro-audio.
Alex
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I think they were made exclusively for HHB weren't they? A good few years before their time I think and the main domestic audio market still isn't quite ready yet.
Hope they're good for you
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Grumpy Old Git
Location: Guildford, Surrey
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I'm Bob.
Yes, after a time selling the DPM's Harbeth then made them exclusively for HHB as the Circle 5, with a more powerful amp and HHB's purple branding. My drivers are a much more classy shade of deep blue. There was also a smaller Circle 3, and passive versions as well.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/feb9...xpression.html
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan9...rcles5.753.htm
I'm hoping for good things!
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