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Harbeth 30.2 XD Standmount Loudspeakers HARBETH 30.2 XD SPEAKERS IN MINT CONDITION with original cartons/packing. WALNUT FINISH. The M30.2 XD loudspeaker takes the Harbeth tradition of stunning musical involvement to another performance level. Drivers: 2-way vented: 200mm (8") Harbeth RADIAL2™ bass/mid; 25mm Ferro-cooled soft-dome tweeter with Hex Grille Freq Response: 50Hz-20kHz (+/-3dB free space, grille on, smooth off-axis response) Impedance: 6 ohms - easy to drive Amplification: Works with a wide variety of amplifiers, ideally from 25w Dimensions: 460 x 277 x 275mm (
This Harbeth 30.2 XD at A$5,250 is a strong deal, landing just below the 25th percentile of A$5,271 from our recent AUD listings and well under the median of A$5,426. With the 75th percentile at A$5,711, this price represents genuine value for a speaker known for its easy, natural sound that prioritizes musical enjoyment over technical flash.
The 30.2 XD is well-regarded for its smooth off-axis response and effortless driveability, needing only 25W/ch to perform, while the 8" RADIAL2™ mid/bass driver delivers a robust 50Hz low end. Listed as like_new in AUD condition, this clean listing offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high-end stand-mount with original-owner care at a bargain price. No caveats are needed here; it’s a straightforward buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking Harbeth’s signature tonal realism.
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Harbeth Audio Ltd. traces its origins to 1977, when BBC Research Department engineer H.D. (Dudley) Harwood founded the company in the UK upon his retirement. Harwood, a pioneer in loudspeaker cone materials, commercialized his inventions—including polypropylene cones developed during four decades of BBC-funded research—to produce monitor speakers that echoed the broadcaster's precision standards. This heritage, rooted in the BBC's comprehensive loudspeaker investigations from the 1960s and 1970s, positioned Harbeth as a direct descendant of iconic designs like the LS3/5a.
The brand focuses exclusively on high-fidelity loudspeakers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Harbeth's innovations center on proprietary materials and engineering, notably the patented RADIAL™ cone introduced in the 1990s, which minimizes distortion for exceptional clarity and natural reproduction. Standout models include the Super HL5 Plus, Monitor 30.1, and Monitor 40.2, all refined through ongoing refinements to critically damped cabinets, polymeric cones, and crossover networks.
Harbeth commands a revered position in the high-end hi-fi market as a niche boutique specialist, prized by discerning audiophiles for its balanced, transparent sound that prioritizes musicality over hype. Under Alan Shaw's leadership since 1986, blending BBC traditions with rigorous quality control, it sustains an irrefutable reputation for world-class performance at low-to-medium volumes, earning critical acclaim worldwide.
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