I have a Janome 6500 and the Juki TL98Q and both are suppose to have a 9" harp but the Juki has a much higher rectangular space and so much more room than my Janome. The Janome cost me $2000 Canadian and the Juki $1000 and the Juki sews so much better in every way than the Janome. The Juki is fast and powerful and will sew straight through multiple layers without groaning, complaining or breaking needles. The feet are heavy and solid and the stitch is accurate and the quilting even and consistent. It only does straight stitch (love those thread cutters) but that is what I need more than 90% of the time. I have both machines set up and use the Janome when I have to. I wouldn't even consider buying another Janome after using my Juki.