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Are Naim speakers worth the money

Hi all,

Just wondering if someone can answer the following questions regarding Naim loudspeakers

1. Are Naim speakers worth the asking price
2. How do they perform in relation to other top speaker brands
3. Is it possible to get better sound with non Naim speakers in a Naim system
4. Are they still revant in 21st century
5. Is soundstage flat since they are placed against wall
6. Confirm/deny whether using Naim speakers in a non Naim setup is best way to get best out of system

Thanks to all that reply, I just need to clear up a few things with a friend.
clipsal
pani
1,049 posts
 
Yes Naim speakers are very good sounding stuff and worth the money. As good as any high quality speakers and with that amazing Naim timing.
taters
1,149 posts
 
I haven't seen Naim speakers in a store since the early 1990's. I almost forgot they still make them.

loomisjohnson
1,526 posts
 
i had the arrivas for a long while and they're unusually system dependent--paired with the right gear (esp. naim amps) they can sound rich, with exceptional bass quality; otherwise they can sound somewhat anemic. they're also quite placement-sensitive.
jafant
10,525 posts
 
Naim gear is excellent. There are better speakers besides Naim.
ryder
946 posts
 
Old thread almost 9 years old.

Speakers are such a personal thing and it is quite impossible to say if Naim speakers are worth the money if they do not sound good to the listener. Naim gear especially the amplifiers are great. Only disadvantage is there are many boxes if you go the pre/power route as there are additional boxes with the power supplies.
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