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When should you upgrade your hi-fi? How to control ‘upgradeitis’
Speakers for Unitilite
- Thread starter Englishbull
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If you do a search you'll probably find numerous threads suggesting that PMC and Neat are a good match with the Uniti range.
Hi, for some reason nothing came out on my first post. Ill try again.
Just taking the plunge and looking to purchase a hifi. I like the look of the naim unitilite and went for a listen on Saturday. The guy in the shop had it set up with a pair of KEF R100. These sounded good bit I thought lacked a little base. Next set were the highly rated KEF Ls50. Better speaker, but to get more base you had to have it turned up a little louder.
Next set floor standers monitor audio rx6, these were nice great sound alround. Finally KEF r300. Pretty much on par with the monitors. Dilemar!!!!. In my opinion I thought the r300 were the better of the kefs.
My question and advice is does anyone have any experience with this combo naim/KEF - naim/monitor audio. I know people have talked about pmc and neat.
After my listen the guy in the shop said for the unitilite I should be looking to spend £600-£1200 on speakers, anymore than I wouldn't be getting the best from the speaker. Not sure if he is being biased towards the speakers they sell!!!!
any help on this would be great as pretty new to hifi and want to get the speakers right.
Cheers
Just taking the plunge and looking to purchase a hifi. I like the look of the naim unitilite and went for a listen on Saturday. The guy in the shop had it set up with a pair of KEF R100. These sounded good bit I thought lacked a little base. Next set were the highly rated KEF Ls50. Better speaker, but to get more base you had to have it turned up a little louder.
Next set floor standers monitor audio rx6, these were nice great sound alround. Finally KEF r300. Pretty much on par with the monitors. Dilemar!!!!. In my opinion I thought the r300 were the better of the kefs.
My question and advice is does anyone have any experience with this combo naim/KEF - naim/monitor audio. I know people have talked about pmc and neat.
After my listen the guy in the shop said for the unitilite I should be looking to spend £600-£1200 on speakers, anymore than I wouldn't be getting the best from the speaker. Not sure if he is being biased towards the speakers they sell!!!!
any help on this would be great as pretty new to hifi and want to get the speakers right.
Cheers
£600-£1200 is about right!
Lots to choose from!
Have a look at Neat Motive 2se, Rega RS3/5 you wont go wrong with either of those!
Lots to choose from!
Have a look at Neat Motive 2se, Rega RS3/5 you wont go wrong with either of those!
In the review of the Unitilite on this site WHFSV suggest Rega RS3s. I would try the RS5s as well.
plastic penguin
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Englishbull said:
I would urge you to take a listen to other speakers, away from Kef and Monitor Audio. I love MA and admire the Kef brand, but it seems retailers, especially the bigger outlets, will adjust stock according to what's in vogue... or they will thrust a make that won't necessarily suit a particular make.
The likes of Rega, PMC, Neat all will should you fantastic results.
Thumbs up for speakers from Neat and PMC. However If you want something a bit different, try the Elac BS 243. It has a ribbon tweeter that offers a nice variation.
find a pair of B&W 602s3's.....
thats what Ill be using when my unitilite shows up, sounded bloody fab!
regards
thats what Ill be using when my unitilite shows up, sounded bloody fab!
regards
Cheers for the replies and suggestions, I'm just trying to track down a dealer that does the Rega's, seems a little tough to get somone that has them.
Question on the B&W's - Do they produce a good Base sound being Book shelfs??
I'll let you know the outcome or the next stage.
cheers
Question on the B&W's - Do they produce a good Base sound being Book shelfs??
I'll let you know the outcome or the next stage.
cheers
The b&w's produce prostigeous bass for standmounters, infact I think whf once gave them the 'best for bass' title in a top speakers review. You might struggle to find some though...
Andrew Everard said:
i recall it in the magazine review, not sure about the Internet article though...
plastic penguin
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plastic penguin
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Andrew Everard said:
Yup, in your December edition, page 16. The mag says 'Use it with' Rega RS3
Andrew Everard said:
Andrew
The reference to the RS3s weren't in the text of the actual review, but were in a "Consider With" box at the side. I now realise it was in the magazine, not on the site.
plastic penguin said:
Ah right – I was reading the review on the site, and couldn't see the reference. Wasn't aware it had been added to the print version, but then I have been away for a couple of weeks 8)
Personally, I'd be thinking Neat Motive range or PMC DB1i or GB1i as good matches for the UL, along with the Tannoys mentioned in the review.
plastic penguin
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Andrew Everard said:
Lame excuse, Mr. Everard.
I would certainly say PMC, although Neats not had personal experience. Then again, is it wise to go against popular consent?
plastic penguin
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Andrew Everard said:plastic penguin said:Lame excuse, Mr. Everard.
OK then: sorry, but a dog ate my homework.
Make sure you don't take his... ahem... lead.
I use our UnitiLite with both the PMC 21's and 23's which both sound fantastic but also the Rega RS3's and RS5's sound brilliant.
Both PMC and Rega are great choices but they both offer very different presentations so I would definately hunt out your nearest dealer for a demo.
Both PMC and Rega are great choices but they both offer very different presentations so I would definately hunt out your nearest dealer for a demo.
Paul@HiFi-Lounge said:
Paul you have had a few weeks to listen to the unitilite...how does it stack up against a Rega Brio r/Apollor r/DAC purely on SQ -
I have contacted 2 dealers for a demo on the Rega RS3, but they have not come back to me. Same problem with the PMC's. I am based in Essex. Does nobody want my ££££ I thought they would be keen for the business.
Question on the PMC'S , would I get the best from the 21/ 23 with the unitilite??
cheers
Question on the PMC'S , would I get the best from the 21/ 23 with the unitilite??
cheers
did you actually speak to the dealers? or was it by email? sometimes email isnt the best form of contact!
I spoke to DougBrady about demoing a unitilite, they were bending over backwards to book a demo!
I spoke to DougBrady about demoing a unitilite, they were bending over backwards to book a demo!
plastic penguin said:
Nope, lost me completely. But back on topic, have reviewed the UL for a future issue of Gramophone, and had good results with both the Neat Iotas and the GB1s. It even drove the OB1s and Wharfedale Dentons rather well...
FWIW I think the UL is an enormous bargain when compared to the NU2: if I was in the market for an all-in-one streaming system right now, I know which one I'd buy.
Hi,
I used to have an original Uniti with some Neat Petite speakers. It was a great combo, when I was fortunate to be able to afford upgrades I stuck with Naim/Neat. Try to demo as much as you can because it all comes down to what you like best. Good luck, let us know how you get on.
I used to have an original Uniti with some Neat Petite speakers. It was a great combo, when I was fortunate to be able to afford upgrades I stuck with Naim/Neat. Try to demo as much as you can because it all comes down to what you like best. Good luck, let us know how you get on.
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