Yamaha NS-555 Floorstanding Speaker User Review

10 Reviews 0 Quick Ratings 4.90 of 5

Description:

Dual 6 1/4″ Polymer Injected Mica Diaphragm (PMD) woofers
5″ cone midrange
1″ Aluminum dome tweeter
Midrange and Tweeter use Waveguide Horn for better imaging
Internally Wired With Monster Cable–ensures a clean, clear signal from the crossover network to the speaker driver
Magnetic Shielding
Speaker Stand included
Bi-Wiring Capability
Black piano finish
Grille design

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Reviewed by:allan1836 (AudioPhile)
Review Date July 17, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5

I don’t usually write reviews on audio products that goes through my room, either good or bad, but I am going out of my way to write this review since I feel this speakers is something special. I said special because for it’s price, I believe this is truly one of the very rare audio products that can really be regarded as “bang for the buck”.

At first, I was hesitant to get this model since my objective is to use it for pure 2ch audio music listening, since this model was labeled by Yamaha as a home theater speakers. But apparently my budget left me with no choice and since I saw the reviews here which hinted me that this can be good also for music.

Well and behold! After a few weeks of breaking in, I am pleasantly surprised with the speakers performance! As described by other reviewers here, the music spectrum is well balanced with smoothness, refinement, detail, and honestly accurate deep bass. I am a long time self proclaimed audiophile with some experience with other hi end mega buck speakers but believe you me, this NS-555 can compete. Though not as truly complete as some of the hi end speakers but certainly for it’s price, this is a no brainer choice.

Many of my friends pass up this speakers since the brand is not to famous on audiophile circles but one’s they heard my system (with only mid fi gears), they were truly astounded! Add to the performance is the very hi end look and finish. Many audiophile brands has this finish too but at 10X the price.

Out of curiosity, I look inside this speakers and saw why this speakers sound so good. No wonder, the raw drivers used were of high quality with good size magnets and exotic materials. The inside baffles were braced very well and damp at the right places. Even the passive crossover were handmade with air core inductors, though the caps can use some upgrade (which means the speaker can get even better!).

As you can now imagine, I love this speakers simply because a got a whole lot of quality for the small price I paid. Also, I am for the underdogs, and surely this very underrated speakers are special. Do audition one if you can and thank me later. Thanks

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