[Rikard Ekval]

About to invest in new MTM, just for fun and as a change to my XLS Encore’s.
Also got a GR servo sealed sub.


The NX-3S vs XC-S Bravo, both in MTM configuration.


Musically, what do you say?


The dome tweeter in the Encore’s is so nice. Not fatiguing at all.
Listening to pop, rock, techno, r&b,
Not so much in Jazz, folklore, classical
Not som much Vienna Tang and other female vocalists.


Musically, will the NX-3S be an upgrade, to my 2-channel system??

[mkrawcz]

To me the neo3 tweeter offers much more detail and air which translates to more of a “being there” experience. Vocalists sound more like they’re in the room with you.

[Tyson]

Agreed.  Neo3 is just as smooth but much more detailed.

[Evdiyguy]

I'm also interested in the Neo3 Tweeter vs. the T26 dome tweeter. The thing I appreciate about the T26's is their imaging and spatial presentation, especially when listening to live recordings. Is it safe to say that the Neo3's offer the same or better levels of those qualities while offering more detailed levels of clarity and resolution? .....or do I give up some the "spatial acoustic reflections and resonance" of those live recordings that come with the T26 tweeter for greater clarity and resolution with the Neo3?

[mkrawcz]

The Neo3 is much better across the board.

[Evdiyguy]

Thank you.

[goggle1824]

The one primary “limiting” difference as I understand it, anyone please correct me if this is inaccurate or incorrect, is that the Neo just won’t do the same volume the T26 can do, so if that’s a primary factor, something to be aware of.

[mlundy57]

A little over 10 years ago, I built both the X-LS Encore and the old N1X, which used the Neo3 tweeter and M130 woofer. I built both speakers as close as possible to each other for the main purpose of comparing the different tweeters in a similar design. Bot speakers were ported but used different types of ports. The X-LS Encore used the same single flared port it has today but the N1X used a double flared port with larger flares so I used that same port in the X-LS Encore. I used the same quality level parts in both crossovers.

Both speakers had the same sensitivity, at least the X-LS Encore and NX-Bravo do. Both speakers could play more than loud enough to make you reach for earplugs so, no difference there.

Results - both tweeters are excellent. The choice between which one was better came down squarely on personal preference. If you prefer a smother more lush but still snappy and not overly warm, the T26SG is the winner. If you prefer a more detailed quick and crisp but not bright presentation, the Neo is the winner.

For me, with music like jazz and blues, I preferred the T26SG by a little while with rock and classical I preferred the Neo. So which one I liked better came down to what type of music was I in the mood to listen to. Overall, the music I listen to most tends to be highly detailed with a lot of nuance and a wide dynamic range so the Neo is the best tweeter for me.

Rather than asking which tweeter is best, start by asking yourself what type of music do you listen to most. Then ask what are the characteristics of that type of music. Then look at the characteristics of the two tweeters and see which one matches best with the characteristics of the music you listen to most. That will be your answer, for you.