Curious if any other members have listened to the f226be? I’m considering it against the f208. I heard the f208, and loved it - but my dealer does not have the f226be to demo.
Not sure if you’ve seen this or not.
Curious if any other members have listened to the f226be? I’m considering it against the f208. I heard the f208, and loved it - but my dealer does not have the f226be to demo.
Thanks! This was very informative and helpful. Makes me more inclined to get the f226be over the f208.Not sure if you’ve seen this or not.
At some point you say that because of the higher sensitivity of the speaker, it sounds more dynamic at low volume than say the F208.Not sure if you’ve seen this or not.
At some point you say that because of the higher sensitivity of the speaker, it sounds more dynamic at low volume than say the F208.
Could you explain why the sensitivity relates to the dynamic?
Thanks! This was very informative and helpful. Makes me more inclined to get the f226be over the f208.
I guess Pascal isn’t so bad with some good ole DSP?I haven't heard the f208 but, honestly, I really loved everything about the F226Be. It's one of those speakers that you listen to and you think "okay, so how does it get better than this?".
Not saying it can't get better. But, genuinely, what is better and how is it better. For example, the Dutch & Dutch 8c... man, talk about incredible speakers. But they are cardioid speakers. And I didn't expect them to do some of the things they do wrt soundstage. Yet, they do. So, how/why is that? I haven't measured it yet but hopefully the data will help me/us answer that question.
I guess Pascal isn’t so bad with some good ole DSP?
Congrats! Please let us know how they work out for you.Welp, just pulled the trigger on the f226be. Got a great deal on them, and so decided to give them a shot over the f208. Should be getting them next week. Very excited. Thanks for your help all.
Welp, just pulled the trigger on the f226be. Got a great deal on them, and so decided to give them a shot over the f208. Should be getting them next week. Very excited. Thanks for your help all.
WOW, you'll love them I'm sure.Welp, just pulled the trigger on the f226be. Got a great deal on them, and so decided to give them a shot over the f208. Should be getting them next week. Very excited. Thanks for your help all.
I *think* a local member has F226Be and can loan it out when I find the time. Meanwhile I have the F328Be to test which I have purchased myself.
Those that have heard the F226Be side by side with the F228Be (many dealers) confirmed that the difference in bass performance is relatively small. You’d be doing yourself a huge favor by going with the F226Be.I find myself locked in analysis paralysis between the F208 and F226Be. Primary usage would be 70/30 weighted towards movie. Small room, but I would like to be able to move to a medium sized room in the future without upgrading speakers again. I have previously trialed F208's and really enjoyed them, but have FOMO over the 226Be. I do have a sub, but I prefer to cross it over as low as possible and let the L/R handle as much of the bass as they reasonably can.
In a perfect world I'd just go for the F228Be's, but those are firmly out of reach financially.
I don't have the opportunity to affordably demo the 226Be's.
I find myself locked in analysis paralysis between the F208 and F226Be. Primary usage would be 70/30 weighted towards movie. Small room, but I would like to be able to move to a medium sized room in the future without upgrading speakers again. I have previously trialed F208's and really enjoyed them, but have FOMO over the 226Be. I do have a sub, but I prefer to cross it over as low as possible and let the L/R handle as much of the bass as they reasonably can.
In a perfect world I'd just go for the F228Be's, but those are firmly out of reach financially.
I don't have the opportunity to affordably demo the 226Be's.
I may need to go F226Be rather than F208. The price difference is not that signicant after dealer discounts or open box pricing ($5750 vs $4300).Those that have heard the F226Be side by side with the F228Be (many dealers) confirmed that the difference in bass performance is relatively small. You’d be doing yourself a huge favor by going with the F226Be.
I have owned both the F208 & F228Be and the Be really gets you closer to that “high-end” sound we all strive for. Even if you are 70% movies, the times you listen to music you will be glad. Now the F208 is still a very good speaker but the better drivers and crossovers are worth the money, considering people don’t buy speakers every day.
Definitely worth the difference in price. The beryllium tweeter’s replacement cost is $1000 each (at least for my Salons). So, what a deal actually since all the drivers have been upgraded including that liquid smooth midrange along with the crossover & waveguide.I may need to go F226Be rather than F208. The price difference is not that signicant after dealer discounts or open box pricing ($5750 vs $4300).
They are not discontinued, likely just out of stock. Contact a Harman dealer directly for availability. When I purchased mine last year a few colors were in stock, and a couple were back ordered several months. By the way, that price you see is per speaker, not per pair.Did these just get discontinued and discounted, or has this been the case for awhile? I just picked up on this thread an did a search and found them for $3850 w/ free shipping at multiple locations. https://www.audioadvice.com/home-au...ay-floorstanding-loudspeaker-each+color-Black
Also, Crutchfield has them as discontinued. Any updates please?