Neat Motive

Musical, fun delivery ; Crisp timing ; Expressive mids ; Space-saving design

Rivals have greater power and scale

These tiny, innately musical speakers are bags of fun

Has uncommon neutrality and smoothness ; Build quality ; Design

Midband sounds dynamically rather undernourished

Unpretentious, unique design and styling ; great organisation, clarity and tonal balance ; bass driver goes nice and deep

Bass and midrange could do with greater punch ; treble is occasionally bright

The Motive range has many fans, but at this price you can get a more accomplished, all-round performance

Strong dynamics ; Good timing ; Refined presentation ; Small stature ; Good build

Not the strongest in outright scale, power or detail

We really like the NEAT Motive SX2s. They are great little speakers that get so much right we don’t mind a few imperfections.