The new NSMT Model 100 Speakers

I messaged Erol and he said they basically have the detail and imaging of the model 50 Jamaica's but without going as low so probably a sub is needed.

@teajay 

have you compared the Tektons  to the NSMT 100 speaker.  do you feel its a sonic worthwhile upgrade over the Tekton Moabs or  big Ulfberhts , which you reviewed in the past?

the NSMT 100 look to be a well built speaker, and commands more of a premium price over the Tektons.   are they worth the premium price over the Tekton speakers?

 

Great question. 

I have been to Teajay’s place a number of times and I felt this speaker was much better than the Tekton Ulfs IMHO. The imaging of these speakers is staggering. Almost like a time machine bringing you to where the original performance was conducted. They also are tonally excellent and they seem to check all the boxes!
i still think the Teckton Moab and perfect SETS are incredible bargains. I liked the Moab’s better than the Ulfs even though Teajay disagreed. The perfect  SET is ridiculous for its price. I have not heard the smaller NSMT speakers. Mike Kay have you received your Monitor 100’s yet? It would be interesting to hear them in a different environment!

Audio Archon now has received their demo pair of Model 100 speakers and they are breaking/settling in as we speak.  Mike Kay is experiencing the same superlative and special sound production that I have in my system.  So, if you are in the Chicago land area you could contact Mike and setup an audition to hear for yourself what makes this speaker so special.  

I have had another three guests that did not want to go home after listening to these playing the music they brought with them to audition them with.  Everyone founds them totally engaging on an emotional level that makes the music a beautiful experience.  I still think of them as Harbeth 40.2 with "balls".  If you know what Harbeth's offer regarding color/tonality and imaging, the Model 100 has these qualities with even better dynamics and deep low end extension. From opera to pounding rock these speakers can play it all.