Maybe I should have went with the Elites?

Posted by: Emil on 16 April 2004

Gentlemen
Being unable to hear the Neat line here in New York, I did the next best thing and asked the question here. The consensus at the time leaned
towards the Mystiques as the best for my system (CD5/FC2/Nait5). Yes, the Mystiques are wonderful but I cant help to think that just maybe I should have went with the Elites.
I dont plan on replacing the Nait anytime soon and a CDX2 is out of the question, at least until I can pickup a second hand unit when the CDX3 appears.
If the question lies in the Naits ability to drive the Elites, would a NAP150 satisfy? How much harder are the Elites to drive? The Nait has no trouble with the Mystiques.

So, can I put this to rest in the confidence that I made the correct choice?

Posted on: 16 April 2004 by Mike Hanson

The problem is not just power requirements, but quality of signal. The Elites are VERY revealing, and can magnify any shortcomings in the rest of your system. I've heard them your system's configuration, and they really bugged me. In contrast, the Mystiques can make a much wider range of systems sound wonderful (even if they don't sound quite so "open" as the Elites).

Of the two, the Mystiques are definitely the best match for your system.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Posted on: 17 April 2004 by Emil

Thanks, Mike. I feel better now.

Posted on: 17 April 2004 by davidf

emil, you know where you can hear elites, don`t you? You could always bring your nait, just to try. I am sorry, I couldn`t help it! david.

Posted on: 18 April 2004 by Stan Rhinehart

Hi Emil,

I'm thinking about a pair of Mystiques to go with my Nait 2. Couple of questions?

What is it about the Mystiques sound that makes you wonder if the Elites would have been a better choice?

Also, I know you purchased Mana Soundbases. How have they changed the sound? Money well spent?

Thanks for your help!

Posted on: 18 April 2004 by Greg Bolen

Emil,

I have a mint pair of Neat Elites in Garden City, Long Island that I am looking to sell. I am a friend of David F.

Email me at marathoner251@yahoo.com if you would like to have a listen.

Greg

Posted on: 18 April 2004 by Emil

Stan
What can I say. We never seem to be happy with what we have.

The Mystiques are a wonderful speaker but the Elites should be better. Unfortunatly,they deserve better to get the best out of them.
The Mana soundbases are worthwhile. Somewhat difficult to setup on carpet and with the 30 day trial period, you really cant go wrong.
Expensive for stands but not considering the improvement was akin to a component upgrade.
Its not that the soundbases changes the sound but it allows you to hear all that the Mystiques are capable of.

David
I just received my Neuance shelves. My system just went up another notch

Greg
David told me about you and will keep you in mind.