Naim Audio system owners - What speakers are you using with Naim?


Asking for a friend, seriously. Ha!

I recommended Harbeth 30.2, Revel Studio2, possibly B&W or Fyne Audio.

Any other models? Looking for both stand mount and floor standing speakers.
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The best system I have ever heard anywhere ever is my friend's Statement NAC S1 with three NAP 300s driving active Naim Ovator S-800 speakers.  These speakers were launched not long before Focal got involved with Naim so unfortunately were soon discontinued, but they are astonishing in this set up.

After demoing a few pairs I ended up with B&W 804 Diamonds through my Naim system (which was a NAC 552/ NAP 250 but is now NAC 82/NAP 180) and find the combo a brilliant pairing.  The 804 Ds are an especially good floorstander for smaller rooms with any bass issues.  

I find the Naim/Focal pairing unsatisfying when I hear it at shows: harsh and with glare.

Ultimately though a speaker is room dependent.  Please home demo speakers before buying as their character can vary massively by room. 
You may also consider one of Naim speaker Ovator series: Ovator S-400, S-600 or even S-800 (!). I listened a few times those speakers at BASILAUDIO in Los ALtos CA (NAIM dealer and only official repair center of Naim in US), with NAP-250 and NAP-500. The sound was magical. It was one of the best balanced and detailed sounds that I have ever heard so far.

After purchasing FOCAL, Naim decided to discontinue those speakers. Once a while you may find one of those for sale at 1/3 of its retail price tag.


Hello caphill
 I suspect the new Evo Utopia variant has been revoiced, given what you say. Previous impressions were in line with duckworp's
Best wishes 
Gavin