YAMAHA NS-333 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) Black

I recently upgraded my AV equipment, purchasing several items from Amazon (Pioneer VSX-821-K 5.1 Home Theater Receiver, Glossy Black, and Yamaha NS-C444 2-Way Center Channel Speaker, NS-333 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), and Yamaha NS-SW210BL Advanced YST II Subwoofer - Each (Black)). The reviews were key in making my choices, as were considerations of size (due to the fit into the entertainment cabinet) and "wifely boundaries" concerning what could go where. Floor towers were out! <g>).I'm amazed by the diversity of opinion - although largely favorable - expressed in the reviews, as with the reviews for the Yamaha NS-C444. Using Amazon reviews is, for me, a necessity. Filtering them for relevance and credibility is also necessary, eh?Growing up in the early hey days of Rock n' Roll (Chuck Berry, anyone?), my hearing is not what it once was. Still, the audio quality of the Yamaha speakers exceeds expectations. The response across frequencies is pleasing, with no overemphasis that I can detect (based on many hours of listening to a variety of music on Pandora).An obsessive audiophile or musicologist might find something lacking, and prefer studio grade speakers. Of course, such speakers cost an arm and a leg. For a fussy consumer like myself, these are perfect. For me, the speakers are optimal fits on the price point-performance graph.As noted, the "piano finish" on the bookshelf and center speakers will be pleasing to most. The subwoofer has a lesser quality but adequate finish on wood.The size and weight of these speakers are listed in the specifications. However, they seem larger and heavier than I anticipated. Which is not a problem, per se, but if space is tight, some careful measuring is in order.Having read the power specifications on the Yamaha pages, the power demand is less than anticipated. The Pioneer receiver easily handles the load, generating minimal heat even over several hours of listening to music at a moderately high volume.The audio environment for the equipment is located in a large ca. 25x25 room with a twelve foot ceiling and one wall that is almost entirely glass. The auto sound setup feature of the Pioneer made the appropriate adjustments - at least to my ears - for the system. Room size might be a relevant consideration for others, but the system has no problem filling the local environment with pleasing sound.Finally, the Yamaha speakers are a significant audio upgrade over the more expensive but much older JVC speakers they replaced. Alas, wifely veto precludes replacing the older JVC rear speakers (which admittedly blend into the wall quite nicely).

Let me start off by admitting that I'm a Yamaha fan. I've owned Yamaha audio equipment in one form or another since the early 80s and for a while I sold Yamaha audio equipment in what used to be called a "stereo store". As part of my sales training, I was invited to the Yamaha west coast facility in Buena Park to see their entire home audio product line and to hear a little bit about Yamaha's history and focus.I was pretty impressed with Yamaha's dedication to their "Natural Sound" philosophy - in other words, their mission of reproducing sound without artifact or coloration by using hand-picked components in collaboration with superior manufacturing practices. It is a philosophy that is fully realized in these small speakers.How do they sound? They sound every bit as good as the material the are reproducing (they add or subtract nothing). Highs are bright and clean (not brittle), mids are warm and open (without muddle) and the staging is very good. Lows are tight and relatively deep - good enough for most music, but a subwoofer will definitely be needed if you're looking to use these in a home theater configuration.As noted elsewhere, these are relatively power hungry little boxes. You won't get the best that these have to offer at less than 60 watts per channel. I'm running mine at 100 watts per channel and they are performing beautifully. I detect no strain at high volume.It's very hard to imagine a better speaker in this size at this price. Their sound and performance is as good as it gets and the finish (piano black lacquer) is a work of art.I've owned mine for 6 years now and am as satisfied with them now as I was the day I unboxed them.

Let's just say these speakers are worth every penny. I had looked and sampled several speaker setups from many different manufacturers over the last several years (Basically everything in my local store) so i decided to go online. Anyway, I connected everything up and they sounded AWESOME from the the start. Most setups I have had to tweak the EQ to get things to sound right but these were great without any modifications. In fact after I ran them through the break-in period they sound better and better every time I use them. Most speakers you can hear where the sound is coming from but these project the sound into the room surrounding you with music. Did I mention they were AWESOME! No need to turn on the simulated surround or any other sound fields for that mater.Currently I'm using them as my mains but when I can save up some more cash I'll be swapping them to the rear speakers and get the NS-555's. If you simply need a set of bookshelf speakers for music these bad boys are all you will need. Some have reported the lack of bass but that isn't entirely true. Yes, these will not rattle your core (that's what a sub is for) but they do a very good job at reproducing the low end for music reproduction. In fact these speakers are very good at reproducing the entire frequency range. The reason I'm upgrading to the NS-555 for the main and setting these in the surround position is because the NS-555 are floor models and will look better with my setup but the NS-333 can handle it on their own.I would consider myself an audiophile. I'm always looking for the best and I run professional audio equipment at my church for live concerts (indoor and outdoor performances). I hope my review helps you in your decision.

They are Ok, hifi sound, very cryspy and detailed highs and mids , if you add a subwoofer they are going to kick your ass

Es un producto de calidad,fiel a lo descripto por el vendedor;elegante y fácil de usar.Recomendable a otros clientes.