CES 2012 – Las Vegas, Nevada

by | Feb 21, 2012 | Show News

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Neat Acoustics’ formal re­introduction to the USA market and debut of multiple new speaker models was a huge success at the High End Audio venue held at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Notable systems included a pair of Ultimatum XL10s in the “Velvet Cloud” finish being powered by Conrad Johnson’s new flagship “Stereo Art” amplifier and ET5 Preamplifier in concert with Running Springs power conditioning and Cardas “Clear” cabling. The result…..

RUNNER UP BEST OF SHOW FOR SPEAKERS IN THE OVER $25,000 CATEGORY ­ JONATHAN VALIN, ABSOLUTE SOUND

“In a show that positively stomped on the bass pedal, the XL10 was a wonderful surprise ­ extremely natural in timbre, texture, and balance, with no darkness or grain, even on bass­-heavy cuts like the Blue Tofu.”

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Also on display in the Manley Labs’ suite, a pair of Momentum 4i’s wowed visitors in conjunction with a pair of “Snapper” monoblocks, “Jumbo Shrimp” preamplifier, and new “Shinook” phono stage.

Chris Martens of AVGuide/Absolute Sound Reported:

“The British Neat Momentum 4i tower ($4780/pair) is another example of a speaker that is more sophisticated than appearances would initially suggest. At first glance the 4i appears to be a simple two­ way design, but in fact it is a 2 1⁄2­ way, four driver speaker featuring an integral iso­baric subwoofer system based on two concealed 6.5 ­inch woofers. While your eyes take in a compact (roughly 8.7­inch wide x 41­ inch high) tower, your ears drink in a big richly detailed sound that suggests you are in the presence of a much larger speaker. Comments from both Neat and Manley electronics representatives (Manley gear was use to power the Neats), suggest that the speakers take a bit of break­ in and fine­ tuning to give their best, but the end results more than justify any extra set­up work required.”

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Finally, the new Iota, Petite SX, Motive 3, and Ultimatum XLS were on display with the Iota stealing much of our show “thunder” with their impressive “big speaker performances”.