NHT 3.3 Floorstanding Speakers
NHT 3.3 Floorstanding Speakers
[Feb 26, 2000]
Steve
Audiophile
Strength:
Imaging, Transparency, BASS
Weakness:
Size The 3.3 speakers are simply the best speaker for the price. At $4500 retail, they easily compete with speakers at least twice their price. There is little comparison between the 2.9 and the 3.3. For the money the NHT 2.9 speakers are great, but don't ever think they represent 80% of the 3.3! The 3.3 are in another league all together - pin-point imaging, fast accurate, deep bass. I am discovering musical information on some of my favorite CD's, just when I thought the 2.9's had revealed it all! The 3.3 is head and tails better than the 2.9 - for those considering the upgrade - don't wait another minute! Similar Products Used: NHT 2.9 |
[Mar 01, 1999]
GIO
an Audio Enthusiast
JUST PICKED UP MY 3.3'S TWO DAYS AGO. I HAD THE NHT 2.9'S PRIOR (WHICH I LOVED.) THE 3.3'S DELIVER THE GOODS. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC SPEAKERS. CLASSICAL, JAZZ, HARD ROCK, COUNTRY AND WHAT EVER ELSE YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO, SOUNDS GREAT. |
[Jan 05, 2000]
Mike
Audiophile
Strength:
Incredible Dynamics, Great Bass Extension, Transparent,
Weakness:
Require a lot of amplification Went to audition the 3.3, Aerial 10T, and B&W N802. 802 sounded terrible. 10T was good but not worth the price. THEN I listened to the 3.3s. WOW!!! How anyone can not like these speakers I have know idea, but I was stunned and just sat there with my lower jaw on the floor. The 3.3s have to be the best value in high-end speakers ever made, sounded as good or better than most speakers 3-4 times their price. Similar Products Used: Aerial 10T, Revel Ultima Salon, Wilson WATT Puppy |
[Jan 04, 2000]
James C.
Audiophile
Strength:
Clear, natural midrange. Accurate treble response without harshness.
Weakness:
Laid back presentation. Good Expensive amp required to really bring out what they can do. Bi-amp is strongly recommended. I went to the nearest dealer of NHT (laserland) and decided to listen to the 3.3s. The sound quality was balanced from midbass up. Nice bass, clear and natural and midrange and an accurate, yet soft top end. The overall balance was close to my Sennheiser HD 600s. The speakers are not very sensitive though, they need to be bi-amplified with preferrably expensive monoblocks to really get great sound out of them. Similar Products Used: B&W Nautilus 802 |
[Nov 02, 1997]
frank e. pronk
an Audio Enthusiast
My 3.3's date back about one year. They are located in a 13.5ft x 21ft home theatre room. Centre and surrounds are NHT VS-2's. The A/V receiver is a YamahaRX-V870 which drives the centre and surround channels. The mains are driven |
[Oct 26, 1997]
Jim Bolin
an Audiophile
I just purchased these NHT 3.3's. I have listened to just about everything. I'll have to say that I haven't heard anything better yet, especially for the money! |
[Sep 17, 1997]
Tod DeBie
an Audio Enthusiast
I have been living with these speakers now for about two years. I thought they were excellent when I bought them. I still think they are excellent! They have excellent clarity, solid bass, just right highs. They deal with very high output without problem. |
[Oct 18, 2000]
Jack Hidley
Audiophile
Strength:
Excellent bass output and full range dynamics. Very cool looking.
Weakness:
Not super efficient. VERY sensitive to the rigidity of the wall behind them. A total pain to move around. I have owned these speakers for about 8 years now. And before this, I listened to a pair for a year while we were designing them (I used to work for NHT). As I was one of three people involved in the design of them, this review is more for the help of other users. Similar Products Used: All other NHT products. |
[Jun 29, 2000]
Tod DeBie
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent clarity and dynamic range. Very balanced. You would be hard pressed to do better for the money
Weakness:
Big, heavy. Excellent speakers, if you have the space for them. |