May 2009

Neat at the Munich High-End Show

The new SX version of the classic ELITE loudspeaker was launched at the Munich High-End show, May 21 - 24.

Priced squarely between the Motive and Momentum floorstanding models, the new Elite SX was shown in its production form for the first time, in the room of German distributor Input Audio.   Changes to the tweeter, crossover and tuning have transformed this already fine speaker into a genuine giant killer. The Elite SX will be shipping to dealers and distributors from the beginning of June.

Watch this space for news of the new PetiteSX, now due for a September launch.

March 2009

Ultimatum MFS reviewed in What Hi Fi? magazine.

The Ultimatum MFS loudspeaker has earned yet another five-star review. This time it's What HiFi? magazine doing the honours, reviewing its first ever Ultimatum model.  They summarise;

"Once in a while we come across equipment that doesn't merely replay the signal fed to it, but actualy sounds as if it's enjoying itself. That's these Neats all over. We love them."

February 2009

Ultimatum MFS review in Hi Fi World magazine.

The Ultimatum MFS loudspeaker has received a stunning review in the March 2009 issue of Hi Fi World magazine, scoring top marks of

5 'globes', their highest available rating. The magazine describes the MFS as being "Unerringly musical and consumately enjoyable, this is one of the most engaging standmounters we've heard at the price."

July 2008

Dedicated stand for Motive 3

The Motive 3 loudspeaker now has a dedicated stand, based on the Momentum 3i stand. Using a smaller baseplate and a tri-laminate 'Acusteel' top-plate, it provides an attractive and excellent-sounding support for the tiny standmount Motive model.

May 2008

Momentum 3i in What Hi Fi Sound & Vision

Another 5-star review for Neat in the June issue of the biggest-selling UK Hi Fi magazine. This time it's the Momentum 3i collecting the honours;

"A fast, dynamic and massively enjoyable sound....the Momentum 3is have a deeply impressive bass performance. It is taut and punches with a ferocity you'd scarcely credit from a box that stands just 38cm high....the Momentum 3is are as musical as they come"

What Hi Fi June 2008.

February 2008

Bristol Show

Another successful and hugely enjoyable Bristol Sound & Vision Show ran from 22nd – 24th February 2008. This show attracts a wide range of trade, press, hi-fi enthusiasts and hobbyists, as well as a few normal people (below).

The Momentum 4i and Momentum 3i speakers were played to an appreciative audience, justifying the tremendous reputation they’ve established during the twelve months since they were originally previewed at last year’s Bristol show. 

January 2008

Neat speakers featured in a What Hi Fi? system test this month (using Naim’s entry level pre-power amps and a CD5X cd player), winning 5 stars in the context of an overall 5-star system score.

Naim Audio specifically requested Neat loudspeakers for this review and this result again confirms the widely held view that Neat and Naim are a winning combination. Of course, there are other electronics available which also give superb results when partnered with Neat loudspeakers….

September 2007

Gathering Momentum....                                                                                       

The Momentum 3i standmount loudspeaker has received an excellent ‘Best Buy’ review in the current (November) issue of Hi-Fi Choice magazine. This glowing review judges that the Momentum 3i is

“brilliant at delivering all manner of delicate and subtle details deep down into the mix, making music much more human and believable.” 

It concludes “A superbly informative and dynamic design with all the virtues of a high-class standmount, that also delivers the bass weight and authority of a floorstander.  It’s a very realistic musical communicator at a very realistic price.”

The Momentum 4i floorstander has also been reviewed by Hi-Fi World magazine, winning a 4-globe recommendation;

“The Momentum 4is turn in an accomplished performance. They incorporate some well though-out and innovative technologies and the musical aptitude of their designer shines through in many aspects of their performance.”

 “For anyone wanting a stylish, well designed and constructed floorstander with superb bass weight and an atmospheric nature, the Momentum 4is should definitely be on the audition list.”

Watch out for further Momentum reviews in Hi-Fi Plus and Hi-Fi Critic magazines over the coming weeks.

May 2007

MOMENTUM loudspeakers now in production.   The new Momentum models, launched at the UK's Bristol show in February, are now in production. MORE

Naim SUPERNAIT amplifier and Neat MOTIVE 1s; a marriage made in heaven - it's official!

The first published review of Naim Audio's new Supernait amp has appeared in the June issue of Hi Fi Choice magazine. Malcolm Steward (who also wrote the very first review of the Neat Petite loudspeaker in 1991), used a pair of Motive 1 speakers to put the Supernait through its paces. 

He concludes that "it turned out to be a marriage made in heaven. Each product gelled with the other to form what proved to be an intensely satisfying and dynamic musical joint venture....the Supernait and the Neats seemed able to dig deeper still into the music and get to those telling, often quite deeply submerged, nuances with immeasurable dexterity."

There has always been tremendous synergy between Naim electronics and Neat loudspeakers. We look forward to getting some hands-on experience with the Supernait in the near future.

2007

March - New NEAT distributors announced.
February - Recent Events.

2006

December - Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2007.
November - Motive 2 loudspeaker - "Product of the Year".
October - Upcoming shows.
March - Neat wins BFA "Best Stereo Demonstration" award.

2005

October - New Motive speakers.
July - Neat MYSTIQUE 2 discontinued.

2004

October - ULTIMATUM MFS Award Winner.
June - IMPORTANT - Neat models discontinued.
February - New product - ELITE SE.