2017 marks a magnificent milestone for Harbeth as this year is our 40th Anniversary. To celebrate this historic occasion, we are thrilled to announce our very special anniversary products; the SHL5plus and M40.2 are now available in a Limited Edition walnut veneer with some beautiful added features, including; the latest WBT-nextgen binding posts, a new-look super-tweeter with protection bar and Harbeth branded British-made audio grade poly capacitors. To celebrate the sophistication of these models, each speaker will include the Harbeth 40th Anniversary limited edition front and back badges and a new magnetic anniversary grille badge. A matching walnut stand is also available from Hi-Fi Racks.
In addition to this, our anniversary products include custom bi-wire links on the SHL5plus model; custom Harbeth internal cables; new 40th Anniversary box labels and Harbeth branded cotton bags.
Description
The Monitor 40.2 redefines the term ‘Reference Loudspeaker’. Built on the success of the multi award-winning M40.1, this new generation is the biggest leap forward in sonic supremacy since the design’s launch in January 1998.
More efficient, more adaptable to a wide range of listening environments, perfectly balanced and more transparent and engaging, the M40.2 takes the Harbeth sound to a new level.
With its mesmerising and addictive soundstage, Harbeth’s reference monitor produces a grand, dynamic and unforgettable sonic experience – far beyond conventional loudspeaker listening.
The Monitor 40.2 redefines the term ‘Reference Loudspeaker’. Built on the success of the multi award-winning M40.1, this new generation is the biggest leap forward in sonic supremacy since the design’s launch in January 1998.
REVIEWS of the new M40.2 include…
Steve Guttenberg of C|Net raves about the M40.2
AudioStream – “The sound was liquid-ie good”
HiFi+ magazine’s publisher at RMAF – Big, Bold and Beautiful new 40.2 monitor
Lee Scoggins of PartTime Audiophile – “the magic was there”
Stereophile’s Herb Reichert at RMAF
AWARDS for the M40.2
Editors’ Choice Award 2016 by The Absolute Sound
Germany’s Audio magazine ‘Recommended’ the “most musical monitor ever”
‘Best of 2015’ awarded by the-ear.net
USERS of the M40 series
Used at Fountain Studios, the largest TV studio in Britain, and home of TV hits The X-Factor, The Cube, Britain’s Got Talent – some of the biggest audience shows.
Used at the British Library’s sound archives.
Used at ITV Leeds to make the hugely successful Emmerdale.
Used at BBC Cardiff to make Crimewatch.
Specifications
Transducer system | 3-way vented: 300mm Harbeth bass unit; 200mm RADIAL2™ mid; 25mm Ferro-cooled soft dome tweeter |
Freq. response | 35Hz-20kHz �+/-3dB free-space, grille on, smooth off-axis response |
Impedance | 6-8 ohms – easy to drive |
Sensitivity | 86dB/1W/1m |
Amp. suggestion | Works with a wide range of amplifiers from 35W/channel. |
Power handling | 650W programme |
Connector | Two 4mm gold-plated binding posts for wires or plugs |
Dimensions (hxwxd) | 750 x 432 x 388mm (+12mm for grille and binding posts) |
Finish | Walnut Veneer |
Space needs | Ideally free-space away from walls. |
Stands | To bring ears level with tweeters. (Tweeter: 660mm up from cabinet base) |
Weight | 38kg each |
Packing | Single speaker per shipping carton |