[Danny Richie]

The Neo-1X uses the M-130X woofer and new deep back cup Neo3pdr.



It is shown here in the larger of the PE curved boxes.

The basic kit will be $329.

This includes the 2" flared ports from PSP. This uses Erse inductors, Lynk resistors, Erse poly caps, and Sonicap Gen.2 by-pass cap in the tweeter circuit. This also uses the GR Research standard binding post cups.
Upgrade options are as follows:

All Sonicaps throughout and Mills resistors, add $109.

Sonicaps and Mills resistors in the tweeter circuit only, plus a by-pass cap for the woofer circuit, add $75.

Vampire wire binding post (BP1.5 Hex) add $31.50 See more info on those here: http://vampirewire.com/pc-48-16-binding-postbrbp15hex.aspx  If you use the PE cabinets these drop right into the pre-drilled holes by making the holes that are already in the back of the box just a little bit larger. Chasing through them with a slightly larger drill bit is pretty easy.

JPS Labs internal wire, add $42. More info here: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=53822.0

1 sheet of No Rez add $38. This will cover a pair of small cabinets.

The sensitivity is down a little from the model using the standard M-130, but the bottom end extends slightly low and distortion in the sub 200Hz region is a little lower. Here are the crossover responses.



On axis, 10, 20, 30, and 40 degrees off axis.



Check out how smooth the speakers response is at 10 (orange) and 20 (yellow) degrees off axis.



Again the vertical off axis measurements are incredible. Shown here is the on tweeter axis, 6, 12, and 18 degrees above tweeter axis.



Spectral decay is really clean too.



And the impedance sweep.





This larger PE curved cabinet is a little on the large size in regards to the front baffle width, but the optimal air space is pretty good.

[Danny Richie]

I thought I'd give you guys a little listening feedback.

I have been playing these and the Neo-2X with the single SW-12-04 Direct Servo sub. I am a little bit in awe from them. Even I am surprised at just how good this combo sounds.

The sound stage is as large and enveloping as anything I have ever heard from a mini-monitor design. But it is still pin point sharp with placement and sound stage depth.

It is almost as if I am still in some disbelief that this huge wall of room filling sound is coming from a small pair of speakers and a single sub.

I am still not sure if I like the Neo-2X or Neo-1X better. The differences are subtle. I am going to have to keep listening.

I think I'll have to rank this combo (with the servo sub) as being better than any sub-sat system I have heard to date. Honestly I feel pretty confident allowing this mini-monitors to be compared to anything other mini-monitor at any price point. They really are that good.

I have to go do some more listening now. I am a bit entranced by these.

[poseidonsvoice]

I think I'll have to rank this combo (with the servo sub) as being better than any sub-sat system I have heard to date. Honestly I feel pretty confident allowing this mini-monitors to be compared to anything other mini-monitor at any price point. They really are that good.

Woah!

Hold on there partner. You mean the combo of Neo1X+Direct Servo Sub or Neo2X+Direct Servo sub can compare with the likes of a Be-718?

If that's true, then that's an amazing value/bargain.

Anand.

[Danny Richie]

No comment. 

[emac]

I think I'll have to rank this combo (with the servo sub) as being better than any sub-sat system I have heard to date. Honestly I feel pretty confident allowing this mini-monitors to be compared to anything other mini-monitor at any price point. They really are that good.

I agree w/ poseidonsvoice.  If this is the case, that's saying a whole lot.  Gotta keep my eye on these speakers for the future. 

[Zero the Hero]

What is optimal baffle width for the 1x if making our own boxes?

[Danny Richie]

See box plans:  http://www.gr-research.com/pdf/Neo-1X%20box.pdf

[HT cOz]

I thought I'd give you guys a little listening feedback...


I think I'll have to rank this combo (with the servo sub) as being better than any sub-sat system I have heard to date. Honestly I feel pretty confident allowing this mini-monitors to be compared to anything other mini-monitor at any price point. They really are that good.

 

How is the sub hooked up to the speakers?

Hum,,, how can I get this combo going in my house!!!  aa

[Danny Richie]

You can power the sub via speaker level input or RCA input and let the speakers play full range.

See sub amp info: http://www.gr-research.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=142

[Tweaker]

Would the M-130X woofer be suitable for an open baffle design?

[TRADERXFAN]

Would the M-130X woofer be suitable for an open baffle design?

It has been... see RAW OB2x
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=41861.0

but now gone...

[Danny Richie]

Yeah, it sounded killer in an open baffle. I may have to revisit that. I am thinking of a really interesting version of it to build.

[Wind Chaser]

Would the M-130X woofer be suitable for an open baffle design?

It has been... see RAW OB2x
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=41861.0

but now gone...

Yeah, that is really too bad.  I have the RAW OB2X and they are absolutely fabulous speakers.  With a very small footprint and bass extension below 50 Hz, they are essentially an ultra compact open baffle mini monitor, complete with stands that serve as a bass module.  Within their range they are among the best speakers I've heard regardless of price.

[Tweaker]

I'm thinking an open baffle stand mount mini-monitor would be rather cool. Seems like an overlooked design.

[TRADERXFAN]

I'm thinking an open baffle stand mount mini-monitor would be rather cool. Seems like an overlooked design.

I think the difficulty there is that you can't get much bass at all out of an open baffle 2 way a single, open baffle, 5 1/4" driver... so you need the box to boost the bass frequency which requires a 3 way and therefore going to be bigger than a mini-monitor...

[Wind Chaser]

I think the difficulty there is that you can't get much bass at all out of an open baffle 2 way...

The M130 in OB will not generate any bass output. 

[Wind Chaser]

I'm thinking an open baffle stand mount mini-monitor would be rather cool. Seems like an overlooked design.

Why would you want to put it on a stand?  Stands are useless.  The bass module in the OB2X acts as a stand but also serves a useful purpose. 

[TRADERXFAN]

Yeah, that is really too bad.  I have the RAW OB2X and they are absolutely fabulous speakers.  With a very small footprint and bass extension below 50 Hz, they are essentially an ultra compact open baffle mini monitor, complete with stands that serve as a bass module.  Within their range they are among the best speakers I've heard regardless of price.

John - I was wondering what you thought of that one... we had spoke a while back while it was on the way to you.  I didn't see you post your experiences. Had you done that somewhere else?  Happy to hear you are so satisfied 

Tony

[Wind Chaser]

Hey Tony,

I've had - and still have every intention of formally posting some thoughts on them.  It's just that I'm not a reviewer and I don't want to come across as another hackneyed windbag.

[TRADERXFAN]

I know where you are coming from.  I only said a little blurb about my initial impressions of the ob7 kit I built in my build thread here on the GR research board. But I really need to get something out on the review section. Need to give Danny the credit he is due for these amazing speakers. And its more likely to be seen there by those who don't already know of his work...