Neat Acoustics Iota Xplorer

A pair of Neat's Fabulous and truly Innovative Iota Xplorer floor-standing speakers are on offer here.  This pair has very low hours, and is in 10/10 condition.  All factory packaging, documentation, and warranty are included.  Detailed, spacious, fatigue free listening is provided by an exceptional Air Motion Transformer ribbon tweeter, and at only 29" tall, it's diminutive stature fits nicely into any room.  Placement is quite unfussy. This speaker can perform well closer to a wall, if needed.  An isobaric bass enclosure provides deep and powerful bass from two 6.7" woofers housed in the bottom enclosure.

Asking $2,600, plus shipping, OBO.  

Please message me with any questions. 

Here is a rundown of the model from Neat's website, along with the specifications, plus a few rave online reviews to get better acquainted with how they perform.

This exciting design uses the same basic configuration as the acclaimed Iota Alpha speaker, in an enlarged form. The top section is sealed off from the lower, and acts as a two-way infinite baffle loudspeaker. It houses Neat’s own P1-R3 170mm bass/midrange drive unit alongside an Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter in a horizontal array, as per the Iota and Iota Alpha models.

The AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter, here employed for the first time in a Neat loudspeaker, delivers an uncompressed, musical performance and offers excellent integration with the Neat main drive unit.

The lower, ported, section of the Xplorer houses not one, but two of Neat’s P1-R2 bass drive units. These are similar to the R3 unit, but specially tailored for extended low-frequency response. One unit is located on the bottom panel, facing the floor, whilst the second is located internally, directly above the first, in a sealed iso-baric arrangement, handling only low frequencies and acting as an integral subwoofer system. Iso-baric loading allows deep, well controlled LF performance from a compact enclosure. This system takes great skill to execute correctly, and its very successful implementation in several of Neat’s other designs mean that we approach this new design with confidence.


Combining these elements ensures that the Iota-Xplorer delivers a compelling portrayal of all types of music. Like the Alpha, the Xplorer belies its small stature with a full-range agile presentation and huge soundstage, which projects far beyond the modest confines of the cabinet.

SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 29.3"H x 11.9"W x 8.7"D 

Drive Unit Dimensions: Sub-bass units: 2x 168mm, Bass/Mid unit: 168mm, Tweeter: 80mm Air Motion Transformer

Frequency Range: 33Hz – 22kHz

Weight: 18kg each

Impedance: 6 Ohms (minimum ~5 Ohms)

Sensitivity: 88dB/1 Watt

https://darko.audio/2018/11/big-sky-sound-from-neats-iota-xplorers/ 

https://www.whathifi.com/us/neat/iota-xplorer/review

https://theaudiobeatnik.com/neat-acoustics-iota-xplorer-loudspeaker-review/

https://www.hifinews.com/content/neat-acoustics-iota-xplorer-loudspeaker