Neat Iota vertical

[TitusG]

Hello

Maybe a daft question but is there any reason why Neat Iotas can't be positioned vertically like conventional speakers with the tweeter on the top? I quite fancy a pair but I'm not to keen on them positioned horizontally.

Thanks

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

As an owner of Neat Iotas, I can't see why not. The only thing you might find off-putting is the fact that the word "Neat" on the speaker face is at 90 degrees.

When I was purchasing my speakers, the guys at Neat were very responsive on e-mail, so you could e-mail them and ask whether they think there would be any sonic difference (which is really the question you are asking).

 

[TitusG]

Thanks for your reply, most helpful.

 

[drummerman]

Ribbons, with their unique housings, radiate more directionally than a dome.

If you can't turn that housing in the speaker enclosure (some can be turned) you may find that the 'sweetspot', the area in front of the speaker which is ideal for listening changes in height or width.

Neats implementation of a planar or ribbon looks like it can't be turned and is probably ideally intended to be used as designed. It doesn't mean they can't be used upright but with the caveats mentioned before.

regards

 

[TitusG]

Thanks for the explanation, I'll try and give them a listen and maybe drop Neat an email.

 

[edwardthelocal]

Hi TitusG,

how did you get on placing the Iotas upright. I have just bought some (not used them yet as not sure whether to buy unitilite or superuniti to match them with, not much space here so small speakers needed!!!)

thanks

 

[nopiano]

Slightly off-topic, edward, but make your mind up quick as Naim prices rise at month-end. Welcome, btw!

 

[stevebrock]

Slightly off-topic, edward, but make your mind up quick as Naim prices rise at month-end. Welcome, btw!

speaking to a Naim dealer today (Castle Sound & Vision) about a unitilite and he is not aware of any price increase - where did you get this info?

I'm itching to swap my rega boxes!

 

[TitusG]

Hi TitusG,

how did you get on placing the Iotas upright. I have just bought some (not used them yet as not sure whether to buy unitilite or superuniti to match them with, not much space here so small speakers needed!!!)

thanks

I haven't been able to try them out yet, still umming and ahhhing about the looks (would prefer grills to cover the drivers) but most importantly haven't got the funds at the moment.

Perhaps you could try yours upright and report back.

cheers

 

[nopiano]

Slightly off-topic, edward, but make your mind up quick as Naim prices rise at month-end. Welcome, btw!

speaking to a Naim dealer today (Castle Sound & Vision) about a unitilite and he is not aware of any price increase - where did you get this info?

I'm itching to swap my rega boxes!

Hi sb, here:

http://www.oxfordaudio.co.uk/news262.html

and I think chebby, amongst others on this forum, has mentioned it too.