The Harbeth Monitor 30 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Harbeth Monitor 30 to the Harbeth M30.3 XD2. Ratings run from 2.5/5 to 2.8/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
More from this brand: every Harbeth speaker ranked.
Generation by generation
Monitor 30 to M30.3 XD2
The Harbeth M30.3 XD2 replaced the Harbeth Monitor 30. It rates higher, 2.8/5 against 2.5/5.
| Spec | Monitor 30 | M30.3 XD2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7.9” bass/midrange driver, 1” soft dome tweeter | 1” (25mm) ferrofluid cooled tweeter, 8” (200mm) RADIAL4 mid/bass driver |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) | 85dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz | 50Hz |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Harbeth Monitor 30 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Harbeth Monitor 30, from the Harbeth Monitor 30 to the Harbeth M30.3 XD2.
What replaced the Harbeth Monitor 30?
The Harbeth M30.3 XD2 replaced the Harbeth Monitor 30. It is rated 2.8/5, against 2.5/5 for the Harbeth Monitor 30.