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Neat Momentum 4i in natural oak finish. 2.5 way speakers with a pair of downward firing isobaric bass units. 88 dB/W sensitivity and a nominal 8 ohm load. 1050x220x230mm.
Owned from new by me since 2015 as the range was updated to the SX5i model. They made some tweaks to the tweeter and also the crossover became single wired from the biwireable 4i. The other important option was the addition of the Neat Feet, which was an extra and at some additional expense. The Feet make a big difference to stability, focus and bass delivery. They also came with grilles, unlike the 4i. Other than that the 4is are physically the same and can be upgraded at the factory to SX5i spec should you wish. The Feet are still current to some of the range and cost £575 new!
The range was meant as a more affordable version of the Ultimatum, with most of the performance but without the top end fit and finish, sitting above the Motive series. They work very well with Naim. You'll see them demo'ed with new Exposure. I ran Sugden Masterclass. I'm not sure that an a21 would do the job though.
neatacoustics.com
Condition is fabulous. They're almost unmarked - and I mean that without it becoming a hostage to fortune. There are very light marks if you look at the correct angle on the top surface of one speaker. The kind that if you spot you really shouldn't be looking. I'm not seeing or feeling anything else but you might have better eyesight than me! One speaker had new bass and mid drivers fitted at the factory following a catastrophic amp failure in 2021 and has a completely clean bill of health.
I think the speakers alone without the feet are worth a strong £800 any day of the week on ebay. However it would be a great shame to remove since I have them.
I'm thinking then - for collection (I'm in W Yorks close to the A1 or M1) and if you're prepared to help me to pack them into their boxes as I have a disability and these are heavy monsters I'll let them go with the Feet and grilles for £1000 all in, fixed for a quick sale as they are now in the way. Established pfm members. I could post at great personal difficulty (four boxes) for £1100 if you twist my arm enough.
More pics to follow subject to request because it's a pain for me to do so I'd rather you saw them etc.
Owned from new by me since 2015 as the range was updated to the SX5i model. They made some tweaks to the tweeter and also the crossover became single wired from the biwireable 4i. The other important option was the addition of the Neat Feet, which was an extra and at some additional expense. The Feet make a big difference to stability, focus and bass delivery. They also came with grilles, unlike the 4i. Other than that the 4is are physically the same and can be upgraded at the factory to SX5i spec should you wish. The Feet are still current to some of the range and cost £575 new!
The range was meant as a more affordable version of the Ultimatum, with most of the performance but without the top end fit and finish, sitting above the Motive series. They work very well with Naim. You'll see them demo'ed with new Exposure. I ran Sugden Masterclass. I'm not sure that an a21 would do the job though.
Momentum SX5i – Discontinued – Neat Acoustics
For over 25 years Neat loudspeakers have been hand-crafted by a dedicated team. These loudspeakers are widely considered to offer the very best in High-End audio reproduction.
neatacoustics.com
Condition is fabulous. They're almost unmarked - and I mean that without it becoming a hostage to fortune. There are very light marks if you look at the correct angle on the top surface of one speaker. The kind that if you spot you really shouldn't be looking. I'm not seeing or feeling anything else but you might have better eyesight than me! One speaker had new bass and mid drivers fitted at the factory following a catastrophic amp failure in 2021 and has a completely clean bill of health.
I think the speakers alone without the feet are worth a strong £800 any day of the week on ebay. However it would be a great shame to remove since I have them.
I'm thinking then - for collection (I'm in W Yorks close to the A1 or M1) and if you're prepared to help me to pack them into their boxes as I have a disability and these are heavy monsters I'll let them go with the Feet and grilles for £1000 all in, fixed for a quick sale as they are now in the way. Established pfm members. I could post at great personal difficulty (four boxes) for £1100 if you twist my arm enough.
More pics to follow subject to request because it's a pain for me to do so I'd rather you saw them etc.
