Neat Ultimatum serien
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MFS
The ULTIMATUM MFS loudspeaker is a compact standmounting design which adheres to all the principles that have marked out the Ultimatum project as such an outstanding achievement. The ultra-rigid birch-plywood enclosure, unique baffle-decoupling technology, 'isobaric' bass loading and use of twin EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters are employed here to deliver the ULTIMATUM promise of a lifetime of musical enjoyment - in smaller domestic environments.
Technical description
The MFS is a multi-chamber, multi-driver enclosure constructed from Birch Plywood. It is, essentially, a two-way design, using Neat's 168mm main drivers (re-designed to meet the requirements of the ULTIMATUM range), an 'inverted' titanium-dome tweeter, plus two EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters.
The visible main drive unit handles bass and midrange and is isobarically loaded by similar drive units located inside the cabinet. The main tweeter is mounted above it, within a sculpted sub-baffle designed to minimise unwanted diffraction effects. The treble output is augmented by the two upward-firing EMIT super-tweeters mounted atop the enclosure.
Another ULTIMATUM feature is the use of decoupled baffles. The driver-mounting baffles (front & top) are fixed to the main structure via a polyethylene membrane. The total baffle is a 45mm thick 'sandwich' of birch plywood, polyethylene and MDF. This provides a rigid non-resonant platform, which is ideal for optimal performance of the drive units.
The crossover is a minimalist 3 element type (plus damping & attenuating resistors) employing precisely toleranced, low loss air-cored inductors and Neat's newly-developed polypropylene film & foil capacitors. The speaker exploits predominantly first-order crossover slopes and mechanical roll-offs for a natural, uninhibited performance.
A dedicated stand, incorporating a solid slate baseplate and tri-laminate top-plate, is available for the MFS.
Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Ultimatum MFS fra What Hi Fi her
| Dimensions | 38x22x37cm (hwd) |
| Enclosure type | Multi chamber, milti driver array, incorporating iso-baric internal cavities, plus upward firing super-tweeters |
| Sensitivity | 88db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 200watts |
| Impedance | 6 ohms average. Minimum 4 ohms |
| Weight | 15kg each |
MF5
The ULTIMATUM MF5 loudspeaker adheres to the very same principles that mark out the whole ULTIMATUM project as such an outstanding achievement. The ultra-rigid birch-plywood enclosure, unique baffle-decoupling technology, the dual 'isobaric' bass loading and use of twin EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters are again employed to provide an enthralling listening experience.
Technical description
The MF5 is a multi-chamber, multi-driver enclosure constructed from Birch Plywood. It is, essentially, a two-way design, using Neat's 168mm main drivers (re-designed to meet the requirements of the ULTIMATUM range), an 'inverted' titanium-dome tweeter, plus two EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters.
The visible main drive unit handles bass and midrange and is isobarically loaded by similar drive units located inside the cabinet. The main tweeter is mounted above it, within a sculpted sub-baffle designed to minimise unwanted diffraction effects. The treble output is augmented by the two upward-firing EMIT super-tweeters mounted atop the enclosure.
Another ULTIMATUM feature is the use of decoupled baffles. The driver-mounting baffles (front & top) are fixed to the main structure via a polyethylene membrane. The total baffle is a 45mm thick 'sandwich' of birch plywood, polyethylene and MDF. This provides a rigid non-resonant platform, which is ideal for optimal performance of the drive units.
The crossover is a minimalist 3 element type (plus damping & attenuating resistors) employing precisely toleranced, low loss air-cored inductors and Neat's newly-developed polypropylene film & foil capacitors. The speaker exploits predominantly first-order crossover slopes and mechanical roll-offs for a natural, uninhibited performance.
| Dimensions | 100x22x37cm (hwd) |
| Plinth footprint | 35x51cm (wd) |
| Enclosure type | Multi chamber, milti driver array, incorporating iso-baric internal cavities, plus upward firing super-tweeters |
| Sensitivity | 88db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 200watts |
| Impedance | 6 ohms average. Minimum 4 ohms |
| Weight | 38kg each |
XL6
The ULTIMATUM XL6 loudspeaker is floorstanding design which adheres to all the principles that have marked out the ULTIMATUM project and given it such enduring success. The ultra-rigid birch-plywood enclosure, innovative baffle-decoupling technology, 'isobaric' bass loading and use of twin EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters are employed here to deliver the ULTIMATUM promise of a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Technical description
The enclosure comprises five discrete internal cavities each optimised for purpose. The Bass and Mid/Bass volumes are large to suit the tuning while the HF cabinet is small to increase rigidity and to stop back pressure from the Mid Bass driver adversely affecting the rear chamber of the tweeter. The two EMIT supertweeters are similarly isolated.
| HF Unit | 26mm SONOMEX Domed XL |
| Super HF Units | 2* EMIT 25mm planar/ribbon |
| Bass / Midrange | 168mm NEAT Bass/Mid Unit with Aluminium Phase Plug |
| Bass Units | 2* 168mm NEAT Bass Units |
| Dimensions | 100x22x37cm (hwd) |
| Enclosure type | Multi-chamber, multi-driver array, incorporating isobaric internal cavity, plus upward firing super-tweeters |
| Sensitivity | 87db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 – 200 watts |
| Impedance | 8 ohms average. Minimum 5 ohms |
| Weight / Shipping weight | 34Kg each / 85Kg. pair |
MF7
The ULTIMATUM MF7 loudspeaker adheres to the very same principles that mark out the MF9 as such an outstanding achievement. The ultra-rigid birch-plywood enclosure, unique baffle-decoupling technology, the dual 'isobaric' bass loading and use of twin EMIT ribbon-type super-tweeters are again employed to provide an enthralling listening experience.
Technical description
The MF7 is a multi-chamber, multi-driver enclosure constructed from Birch Plywood. It is, essentially, a two-way design, using four of Neat's 168mm main drivers, two of which have been re-designed to meet the demanding requirements of the ULTIMATUM range), a Focal 'inverted' titanium-dome tweeter, plus two super-tweeters.
The upper and lower (visible) drive units each handle bass and midrange and these are isobarically loaded by similar drive units located inside the cabinet. The main tweeter is in the centre, making up a classic D'Appolito array. Its output is augmented by the two upward-firing EMIT super-tweeters atop the enclosure.
As with the ULTIMATUM MF9, the driver-mounting baffles (front & top) are decoupled from the main structure via a polyethylene membrane. The total baffle is a 45mm thick 'sandwich' of Birch Plywood, Polyethylene and MDF. This provides a rigid non-resonant platform, which is ideal for optimal performance of the drive units.
The crossover is a minimalist 3 element type (plus damping & attenuating resistors) employing precisely toleranced, low loss air-cored inductors and Neat's newly-developed polypropylene film & foil capacitors. The speaker exploits predominantly first-order crossover slopes and mechanical roll-offs for a natural, uninhibited performance.
| Dimensions | 120x22x37cm (hwd) |
| Plinth footprint | 35x51cm (wd) |
| Enclosure type | Vertical in-line D'Appolito array, incorporating iso-baric reflex-tuned bass loading, plus upward firing super-tweeters |
| Sensitivity | 89db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 300watts |
| Impedance | 8 ohms average. Minimum 6 ohms |
| Weight | 50kg each |
MF9
The ULTIMATUM MF9 loudspeaker has been designed purely for making music. It has evolved by virtue of Neat's approach; allowing music to determine the technology, rather than the other way around. This loudspeaker is the culmination of twenty years of expertise from the Neat Acoustics design team, working here without financial or creative inhibition.
Technical description
The MF9 is a complex, yet simply-conceived design incorporating a multi-chamber, multi-driver enclosure constructed from Birch Plywood. It is, essentially, a 2.5 way design, using six of Neat's 168mm main drivers (two of which have been re-designed to meet the exacting requirements of the ULTIMATUM range), a Focal 'inverted' titanium-dome tweeter, plus two super-tweeters.
Several distinguishing features combine to make the ULTIMATUM a very special loudspeaker. There are seven discrete internal cavities, with five of the drive units facing forward in an extended D'Appolito array.
The top and bottom drive units handle low-bass. The 'inner' pair handling bass and midrange. The main tweeter is in the centre, and is augmented by the two upward-firing EMIT super-tweeters.
Uniquely, two separate compound (iso-baric) chambers are employed for the low-bass sections, giving superb pitch articulation and control.
Three years of development have been spent on solving the problem of deleterious vibrational effects and the driver-mounting baffles (front & top) are decoupled from the main structure via a polyethylene membrane. The total baffle is a 45mm thick 'sandwich' of Birch Plywood, Polyethylene and MDF. This provides a rigid non-resonant platform, which is ideal for optimal performance of the drive units.
The crossover is a minimalist 5 element type (plus damping & attenuating resistors) employing precisely toleranced, low loss air-cored inductors and Neat's newly-developed polypropylene film & foil capacitors. The speaker exploits predominantly first-order crossover slopes and mechanical roll-offs for a natural, uninhibited performance.
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| Dimensions | 151x22x37cm (hwd) |
| Plinth footprint | 35x51cm (wd) |
| Enclosure type | Vertical in-line extended D'Appolito array, incorporating iso-baric reflex-tuned and infinite baffle internal cavities, plus upward firing super-tweeters |
| Sensitivity | 90db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 500watts |
| Impedance | 8 ohms average. Minimum 4.7 ohms |
| Weight | 66kg each |
MFC
The ULTIMATUM MFC loudspeaker has been designed to complement Ultimatum main speakers in the context of multi-channel & home theatre systems.
Technical description
The MFC incorporates key ULTIMATUM features; a multi-chamber, multi-driver enclosure constructed from Birch Plywood. It is a 2-way design, using four of Neat's 168mm main drivers (two of which have been re-designed to meet the exacting requirements of the ULTIMATUM range) in a reflex tuned iso-baric configuration, coupled with a Focal 'inverted' titanium-dome tweeter.
Three years of development have been spent on solving the problem of deleterious vibrational effects and the driver-mounting baffle is decoupled from the main structure via a polyethylene membrane. The total baffle is a 45mm thick 'sandwich' of Birch Plywood, Polyethylene and MDF. This provides a rigid non-resonant platform, which is ideal for optimal performance of the drive units.
The crossover is a minimalist 3-element type (plus damping & attenuating resistors) employing precisely toleranced, low loss air-cored inductors and Neat's newly-developed polypropylene capacitors. The speaker exploits predominantly first-order crossover slopes and mechanical roll-offs for a natural, uninhibited performance.
| Dimensions | 22x64x37cm (hwd) |
| Sensitivity | 89db/1 watt |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 - 300watts |
| Impedance | 8 ohms average. Minimum 4.7 ohms |
| Weight | 25Kg |
Neat Classic serien
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Petite SX
The PETITE SX is the latest development of a classic loudspeaker which began life in 1989. A small two-way bass reflex design, it is capable of exceptional bass extension and drive, and a remarkable presentation of all types of music.
Technical description
The main drive unit is the latest version of that used in the upmarket Ultimatum range; a 6.5" doped paper cone with a ferrite magnet assembly and vented voice coil to enable high power handling without compression.
The tweeter used in the SX is a soft-fabric dome type with internal damping and a non-resonant chamber. The choice of tweeter is critical, because the tweeter lends the whole speaker its essential character and integrity. In this context, the tweeter's strengths of superb dynamic contrast and accurate tonal colour are well matched to those of the main drive unit.
The enclosure is rigidly constructed from MDF and is tuned by a rear firing reflex port. The internal crossover network uses highest quality close-tolerance components and all connections are soldered. Bi-wire connectors are provided, and further performance gains can be made with bi-amplified operation. The Petite is intended for placement on rigid stands and can be used close to walls or in free space.
As with all Neat loudspeakers, the crossover is the result of painstaking development. Neat prefer to judge all aspects of tuning & voicing by ear, rather than referring to measurements. The crossover in the Petite SX is a simple, hard-wired 3–element type. Low-loss air-core inductors are employed, as well as high-grade polypropylene capacitors. All crossover components are specified to be within very tight tolerances in order to ensure excellent pair matching.
Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Petite SX fra What Hi Fi her
| Enclosure type | Two-way bass reflex, staggered tuning |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 – 200 watts |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms nominal (6 Ohms minimum) |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB/1 Watt |
| Size | 310x200x180mm (hwd) |
Elite SX
The ELITE SX delivers genuine audio performance from a discreet and attractive enclosure by means of unorthodox thinking and the ingenious implementation of some unusual ideas.
Technical description
Unlike most bass reflex designs, the ELITE SX incorporates an innovative staggered port tuning design. This carefully judged system delivers a very convincing full-bodied bass performance, far more impressive than might be expected for such a small enclosure. The cabinet is raised above a plinth of solid slate, chosen for its superior bass control and midrange precision.
The main drive unit is the latest version of that used in the upmarket Ultimatum range; a 6.5" doped paper cone with a ferrite magnet assembly and a fixed aluminium phase plug to enable smooth integration with the tweeter.
The tweeter used in the SX is a soft-fabric dome type with internal damping and a non-resonant chamber. The choice of tweeter is critical, because the tweeter lends the whole speaker its essential character and integrity. In this context, the ttweeter's strengths of superb dynamic contrast and accurate tonal colour are well matched to those of the main drive unit.
As with all Neat loudspeakers, the crossover is the result of painstaking development. We prefer to judge all aspects of tuning & voicing by ear, rather than referring to measurements. The crossover in the Elite SX is a simple, hard-wired 3–element type. Low-loss air-core inductors are employed, as well as high-grade polypropylene capacitors. All crossover components are specified to be within very tight tolerances in order to ensure excellent pair matching.
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| Size | 90x20x18cm (hwd) |
| Plinth footprint | 26x22cm (hwd) |
| Enclosure | Two-way bass reflex, staggered tuning |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 – 200 watts |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB/1 watt |
Centrum
The first dedicated Home Cinema product from Neat Acoustics is the CENTRUM centre-channel loudspeaker, based on the famous PETITE loudspeaker.
Technical description
Incorporating two of the Petite's radial ribbon-type tweeters, configured horizontally either side of their excellent 168mm Bass/midrange unit, this is an unusual application which gives exceptional results.
Designed primarily for A/V systems where the main speakers are NEAT, its astonishing projection and neutrality also make it eminently suitable for any high-resolution home cinema system.
| Size | 200mm x 410mm x 180mm (hwd) |
| Finish | Maple, Cherry Ash, Natural Ash, Black Ash |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25 to 200 watts |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88 Db |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Shipping weight | 10 kg |
Neat Motive serien
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All Motive models are easy to drive, easy to site and even easier to enjoy! The stylish and beautifully-finished cabinets will complement any listening room and all models are available in a range of real wood veneers.
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Motive 1
Although this is the taller of the two floorstanders in the Motive range, the Motive 1 is nevertheless a compact and elegant model. It will blend discreetly into your living room whilst its performance gives little away to larger and more expensive models.
Technical description
This loudspeaker uses a two and half-way configuration where the lower unit reproduces bass to underpin the full-range bass-mid driver. The bass reflex port is fitted to the bottom panel of the cabinet and is vented through an outlet in the stylishly sculpted MDF plinth.
The tweeter is the outstanding unit used throughout the Motive range which features a huge magnet assembly and a 25mm inverted titanium dome. This type of tweeter is usually only found in expensive high-end loudspeakers and is therefore an exceptional inclusion to the Motive designs.
In spite of the compact dimensions, the Motive One manages to accurately reproduce genuinely low bass notes with spacious and well-focussed stereo imagery.
Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Motive 1 fra What Hi Fi her
Anmeldelse fra Hi Fi Choice Februar 2006 side1 side2
| Dimensions | 925mm x 160mm x 200mm (hwd) |
| Footprint | 220mm x 260mm (wd) |
| Weight | 14Kg Each |
| Shipping Weight | 35Kg pair |
| System type | 2.5-way Reflex |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB/1 watt |
| Bandwidth | 25Hz - 30kHz |
Motive 2
At only 76cm high, the Motive 2 is an exceptionally compact floorstander for those who want all the musical performance of a Neat floorstander without taking over the living room.
Technical description
It is a two-way, bass reflex design with the same port and plinth arrangement as the Motive One. The plinth offers a stable platform for the speaker whilst providing a slight backward tilt to maintain the ideal angle for optimum performance.
In common with its bigger brother, the Motive Two surprises with its astonishing bass and beautifully open mid range.
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Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Motive 2 fra What Hi Fi her
| Dimensions | 765mm x 160mm x 200mm (hwd) |
| Footprint | 220mm x 260mm (wd) |
| Weight | 11Kg Each |
| Shipping Weight | 26Kg pair |
| System type | 2-way Reflex |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB/1 watt |
| Bandwidth | 35Hz - 30kHz |
Motive SE2
At only 76cm high, the Motive SE2 is a beautifully compact floorstander which takes the ingredients of the Motive 2 design several steps further to offer a genuinely stunning performance.
Technical description
A two-way, bass reflex design with the same port and plinth arrangement as the Motive 2. The plinth offers a stable platform for the speaker whilst providing a slight backward tilt to maintain the ideal angle for optimum performance.
The tweeter is a new version of the classic EMIT planar-magnetic unit also featured in the prestige Ultimatum models. Here it is compliantly mounted within its own discrete cavity using a new enhanced crossover network.
The bass/mid drive unit also operates in its own internal space, with a revised tuning to deliver tighter control of bass frequencies.
| Dimensions | 765mm x 160mm x 200mm (hwd) |
| Footprint | 220mm x 260mm (wd) |
| Weight | 12Kg Each |
| Shipping Weight | 27Kg pair |
| System type | 2-way Reflex |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB/1 watt |
| Bandwidth | 35Hz - 40kHz |
Motive 3
In common with Neat's earlier stand mount models, the Motive 3 once again raises the standard of sound quality expected from a speaker of this size and price. Ideal for use in smaller spaces or as a rear speaker in a multi-channel system, this speaker has an open and strikingly clear sound with faithful dynamics and a focussed stereo image.
Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Motive 3 fra What Hi Fi her
| Dimensions | 325mm x 160mm x 200mm (hwd) |
| Footprint | 160mm x 200mm (wd) |
| Weight | 6 Kg Each |
| Shipping Weight | 14Kg pair |
| System type | 2-way Reflex |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB/1 watt |
| Bandwidth | 45Hz - 30kHz |
Motive C
This two and half way centre speaker is voice-matched to the rest of the Motive range, providing seamless integration in a multi-channel context. The Motive C is a full-range, sealed-box system designed to give flawless performance in as many situations as possible. The fine, articulate voice band and the wide dynamic range preserve all the drama and detail of home cinema recordings.
| Dimensions | 160mm x 470mm x 200mm (hwd) |
| Footprint | 470mm x 200mm (wd) |
| Weight | 10Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 12Kg |
| System type | 2.5-way Reflex |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB/1 watt |
| Bandwidth | 45Hz - 30kHz |
Neat Momentum serien
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The Momentum range sits between our award-winning Motive and Ultimatum ranges, marrying the price v performance values of the former with the ultimate performance values of the latter.
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Momentum 3i
The Momentum 3i is a compact 2-way iso-baric bookshelf/standmount design, measuring 38 x 22 x 27cm (hwd).
bass loading combine with the significant virtues of a compact enclosure - to magnificent effect.
All of the drive units used in the Momentum models are custom-made to Neat Acoustics' specifications.
The close tolerance capacitors and chokes used in the hardwired crossover networks are, likewise, made to our exacting requirements by leading UK suppliers.
All of this technology is presented in attractive, room-friendly cabinets in a variety of finishes to match any décor.
More importantly, the Momentum loudspeakers are capable of delivering a compelling musical experience where it really matters – in the listening room.
Anmeldelsa af Neat Acoustics Momentum 3i fra What Hi Fi her
Anmeldelse fra Hi Fi Choice November 2007 side1 side2
| Size | 380mm x 220mm x 270mm (hwd) |
| Weight | 9Kg each |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms (minimum 4 Ohms) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB/1 watt |
| System | 2-way iso-baric bass reflex. |
Momentum 4i
The Momentum 4i is a full range 2.5-way iso-baric floorstanding design which uses four drive units in each enclosure.
Iso-baric loading is a familiar feature on Neat loudspeakers, this being our favoured system for delivering exemplary bass performance.
The iso-baric principle is exploited in quite a radical way in the design of the Momentum 4i, which features two 6.5" bass drive units in an integral subwoofer arrangement (this part of the system is hidden from view).
An 'Ultimatum' type bass/midrange main driver then handles frequencies up to the crossover point, where the latest version of our 'NMT' inverted titanium dome tweeter, with its extended HF response, takes over.
All of the drive units used in the Momentum models are custom-made to Neat Acoustics' specifications.
The close tolerance capacitors and chokes used in the hardwired crossover networks are, likewise, made to our exacting requirements by leading UK suppliers.
All of this technology is presented in attractive, room-friendly cabinets in a variety of finishes to match any décor.
More importantly, the Momentum loudspeakers are capable of delivering a compelling musical experience where it really matters – in the listening room.
| Size | 1050mm x 220mm x 230mm |
| Weight | 25Kg each |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms (minimum 5 Ohms) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB/1 watt |
| System | 2.5-way iso-baric bass reflex, incorporating integral iso-baric subwoofer. |