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Harbeth XD2 Loudspeakers - Transparent, Natural Sound
The XD2 is a complete refresh of the Harbeth XD line of standmount loudspeakers.
Clarity, imaging, detail, and tonal balance - all improved thanks to the new RADIAL 4 driver technology. A refinement of the crossover network means smoother integration of bass, mids, and treble for even more organic & natural sound.
Premium wood veneers from a choice of Cherry, Walnut, Black Ash, Oak, and Rosewood - means acoustics and aesthetics are ideally matched.
The Harbeth XD range is already value for money, and the XD2 is thankfully priced the same.
Harbeth loudspeakers are easy to drive, and we’ve found that Sugden amplification, particularly the A21 SE Integrated Amp, is the perfect match if you enjoy a warm, laid-back sound.
Newsletter - August 2025
As summer draws to a close, we're gearing up for what promises to be a busy September at Soundstage Hi-Fi — and we're very excited about what's coming up!
Growing up listening to hip-hop, we're thrilled to be hosting an event that celebrates the underground scene in collaboration with Velocity Press. Join us on Thursday, 18th September, for an evening that combines a book launch and DJ sets from author Ben Pedroche and the talented illustrator Dan Lish — both will also be in conversation with us here at the shop. It starts at 6pm and entry is FREE, so come and experience golden age hip-hop through our incredible TPI system. Bring the Noise!
While we're thinking about hip-hop culture, don't miss our latest blog post: ‘Technics SL-1200s: How Two Turntables Revolutionised Music – From Bronx Block Parties to Jungle’. We take a close look at the gear that shaped a generation of music & fashion.
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025 - Review
We head to the annual celebration of high fidelity - the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025. Swapping our usual quiet Friday for the more vibrant Saturday crowd. The atmosphere is more buzzy, the listening rooms are comfortable, and there’s plenty of space to chat with fellow music lovers. Dean even bumps into someone he last saw 30 years ago at an altitude of 8,000ft in Machu Picchu, Peru!
The show includes re-imaginations of 1960s hi-fi and is teeming with technological innovations. An ultra-sleek streaming amplifier from Devialet; loudspeakers from Britain’s finest ATC, PMC, and Harbeth; new electronics by Rega; and immersive head-fi from Meze, Astell & Kern, and Campfire Audio.