Second Chance Naim Mu-So 2

These speakers give a detailed, refined, realistic, clear reproduction. It sounds best if you can place it at ear height with about 5 cm space under the device, by means of wooden blocks or the like. The instruments then get even more beautiful harmonics, really start to sing, which gives a natural effect especially with the double bass and seems difficult to achieve with many other speakers. The instruments and voice go far out and stand on their own.
Would have listened to a lot of speakers. They are less compensating than some other expensive speakers, which is what attracted me to these speakers. ( due to honest representation )
When ordering ask for an 'outer box', the speaker was sent to me in only the product box, which was not able to withstand transport and damaged.
What was special was that the technician ' Rowan ' from the Dutch Naim company called me back on his free Saturday, to assist with installation, which turned out to be really a piece of cake.
The App, with various options, is pleasant to use. My critical ears are finally satisfied.

I was looking for a solution that both replaces my existing stereo set and can also serve as a good(!) soundbar under my TV. At the same time, it was not allowed to get in the way, not to cause cable mess and it had to not only be GOOD! sound but also look good. In short, I had quite a few requirements. And knowing myself, it's not fast enough...
But this Muso Gen 2 does it all better than expected!
As a stereo set, this is a lot better than, for example, 2 Sonos speakers. Sound quality is much more precise and natural. Limited spread because both channels are only 50cm apart. But it does sound very clean and good! Great for a pleasant musical experience of various genres (I listen most: classical, pop, jazz, rap/hip-hop, vocal). Classic sounds with sufficient precision and distinction in placement between instrumental occupation and also the spatial recognition of the acoustics of the concert hall. Rap/hip hop gives a tight solid bass with sufficient impact. And vocally (if the recording allows it of course) is flawless. Enjoy this! In my living room (40m2) this is more than filling space. When the garden doors open, I can still enjoy enough on the terrace. Harder than 40-50% usually not necessary.
As a soundbar, this works perfectly. Much better sound quality than the Sonos or B&W Panorama. HDMI works fine and the volume is nicely adjusted via the remote control of the TV. I suddenly discovered the music and video clips on Youtube!
Management is perfect. Very nice and sensitive volume knob. Handy that you can indicate your preference for max. 5 (internet) radio stations.
Streaming via Tidal works flawlessly. Nice that you directly see artist / album info in the app.
Airplay is useful when using iPhone/iPad.
Remote control is somewhat simple, but I usually use the app anyway.
And then it also looks very nice. Premium, minimalist finish. Doesn't look high tech, but 'floating' on the illuminated perspex pedestal rather like a kind of Zen lamp.
Not the cheapest, but well worth the money in my opinion!

Hard to say what the Naim Mu So 2 actually is.
A sound bar or a high-end music system?

I have paired it with my Samsung Frame 2021 and that gives perfect sound.

However

He is also the best boy in the class when it comes to playing music.

I also threw out my complete Denon set from 2006 (worth 4300 E at the time) with matching Xanadu speakers (worth 2600 E),
because
This Naim Muso 2 simply gives better sound than many high-end stereo sets.

So excited that I even have 2 of this Mu So 2, one in the dining room in the Wood and one in the bedroom in the standard trim.