New from Naim – Solstice Special Edition turntable

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How was your impression?

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Anybody knows what are the speakers that appear in @Bjorn picture above ? Post 2229

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They look like Neat Ultimatum XLS.

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Yes, the speakers are, as Richard said, Neat Ultimatum XLS and the system sounded absolutely wonderful together with Solstice! Among the best I have ever heard, and I heard some…

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Thanks. From the picture, they look like large, big bookshelves. Is it that, because on other pics from the net, they seem smaller ?
They seem to be very interesting speakers to consider, in average rooms.

What Hifi verdict :

When partnered with care, the XLSes are entertainers of the highest order

FOR

  • Wonderfully entertaining performer
  • terrific bass weight and power for cabinet size
  • superb timing and expressive dynamics

AGAINST

  • Dedicated speaker stands are great but cost a hefty £950
  • demanding of amplification
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Nice, in which price range are the speakers?

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I think XLS ‘a come in at about £8k now?

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That is my thought too. :wink:

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Well I will say they are the LAST pair of speakers you will buy before you go to your grave. So the crates they come in can be used as your coffin.:grinning:

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The price for Neat Ultimatum XLS in Sweden is about 7800 EUR and a pair of dedicated stands are available for 900 EUR. (Not Neat’s own, the price for them is 1700 EUR)

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Nice price :wink: Are they comparable with Kudos Titan 505?

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I have never listened to Kudos, the brand does not exist in Sweden, so unfortunately I do not know.

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Yes they have similar origins but I found the 505s easier to place.

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Here in Germany we have a handful of Kudos dealers, most of them don´t have the Titans. I think it´s hard to sell them in this price range

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I know it’s difficult at the moment with travel restrictions but Peter at @Cymbiosis would happily demonstrate to you. You can fly into East Midlands Airport.

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French Rooster, they ARE large, big bookshelves.:+1::grin:
I have a friend here in Sweden who owns a pair and they sound delicious.

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They should be on my future list :+1:

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Keep us posted!!!

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Yes, they are really worth a demo, do not think you will be dissatisfied!

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I agree Bjorn - I’m a huge fan of the Neat XLS’s having them for 4 years or so

A sensational speaker I must say with Naim gear

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