Yamaha NS-5290 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Product Specifications

Brand Name:	Yamaha
Peak Power Handling - Speakers:	30 watts

Technical Details

• Frequency Response - 60Hz to 20kHz
• Sensitivity - 90dB/W/M
• The NS-9250 speakers are rated at 8 ohms nominal, and are built to handle 30 Watts continuous power or up to 60 Watts peak power
• The speakers are home theater shielded, so they won't magnetically distort your television picture
• Finish - Black

Features
 
Two-Way Acoustic Suspension Speaker: Yamaha's NS-5290 utilizes a 6 1/2" Hi-Polymer coated woofer with an inverted dust cap and a 3/4" Ferro-fluid cooled balanced-dome tweeter.
Magnetic Shielding: Each speaker is magnetically shielded, so they can be placed near a TV or video monitor without degrading the picture via stray magnetic fields.
Spring-Type Terminals: The spring clips will accept pin connectors and bare wire.
New Grille Design: The new grille design and satin grille cloth provide an attractive and acoustically transparent protective cover for the drivers.

Customer Reviews

I purchased a pair of those audio system at Goodwill for $10 and hooked them up to a really cheap Emerson radio/cd player. I've never heard my Houston radio sound so good. Identical with my CDs. What I thought was a crummy low-cost radio is now an superior player. Would recommend to everybody I know. Despite the fact that they are "outdated" and aren't made anymore, they work higher than most other audio system in $a hundred and fifty or much less price range. Do not let the age persuade you other wise. Go together with this set. They are going to change your life. 

 

A2 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers (Black)
 

These audio system aren't cheap. Nor are they in a position to face up to physical abuse. I've seen other computer audio system you may bounce on the floor and be fine. Not these. There's a cause why they arrive superbly packaged in Styrofoam and cloth bags. Any shaking or accidental push on the front speaker mesh and you might get that distorted hum/rattling sound different reviewers have mentioned. As well as, Audioengine claims all cables are included. Technically speaking, they're correct. They do include two brief, flimsy, poor high quality cables (neither of them with the stereo RCA jack). One worked okay, but the different gave me a loud hum until I received it simply so. Given the price of the audio system, it will have been nice to have one thing better. I ended up changing them rapidly with a top quality HOSA cable, and will hear the difference.

I must also say that the size of these speakers is NOT what Amazon lists (they say 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.8 inches). Wrong. They're actually four 1/eight inches large by 6 1/8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches deep. I was expecting somewhat cube kind speaker. They're not that small.

Given all the pieces I've mentioned, you would possibly marvel why the 5 stars. Once they're treated with care and delicacy and stored secure (I don't absolutely belief the speaker stands that they promote for these speakers), the sound is amazing. There are loads of professional web site reviewers who had been wowed by them, and I can see why. Their glowing comments were right. I hooked it to a Artistic X-Fi card in a small computer room to switch a 4.1 Klipsch system. Despite the dearth of a separate sub-woofer (which you should buy for those who're loaded with cash), music is wealthy and full. The truth is, it is so good, that you'll soon understand how diversified the recording high quality is for various sources of music. Some CDs could sound flat or tinny, others wonderful. The fault isn't with the audio system however the authentic source.

It's at all times vital to acknowledge what something is or isn't. Audiengine A2 is not as good as a excessive end dedicated house theater system with a sub-woofer. For that, you want something else. Nor can you play football with it, so when you have rowdy animals or children, you might need to go along with something that may better deal with abuse. But what it does do is provide you with nice sound from a computer, particularly in the event you upgrade your cable and have an excellent sound card, which helps you to regulate the bass and treble to fit your taste. They take up rather a lot much less space than a 7.1, 5.1, or 4.1 laptop speaker system and have sound that's onerous to beat.

Paradigm Atom Monitor v.6 Bookshelf Speakers (Black Ash)

                                 I purchased mine (black ash coloration) by STO sound and Imaginative and prescient (an amazon retailer and Paradigm authorized retailer), however obtained them on the precise brick and mortar store convieniently located lower than 10 miles from me.

After doing alot of analysis on audio system in this price range ($200-350 per pair), I kept hearing nice things about the Paradigm Atom speakers (V6 mannequin). I at present run four of those in a 4.zero configuration (no sub but, though I do have a 5th atom, I simply have not hooked it up attributable to space constraints).

Whether or not you run 2, 4, or extra of those atom speakers, the sounds is phenominal, and I've found that after about 50 hours of break-in they sound even better.

The highs and mids are crisp, clear, and actually travel well. The bass response vary is limited because of the measurement of those speakers, however bass has a surprisingly nice presence. Bass drums are available in nice and tight. I would read a technical evaluate if you're an audiophile looking for more in depth information, however for me I can clearly hear extra detail when listening to these audio system than on any set I've listened to beforehand that is across the similar size. Consider, the sound EQ could be very flat, so you'll need an equilizer if you want exagerated bass/mid/trebel combinations. I can blast these audio system with no distorion to ranges I would not even feel comfortable listening to in a 12'x16' sized room. A bigger room would probably be better suited for the following Paradigm mannequin up.

These audio system dont require a very large amount of energy, although without a subwoofer and high pass filter, I might in all probability reccomend an amplifier able to at the least 50W per channel as a max output.

I used to be beforehand using a micro component system capable of 30W max per channel, and I appeared to lose some excessive frequency music when heavy bass was present. Transferring to a Pioneer VSX-521 (80W per channel) has solved this concern, in addition to allowed me to make use of these atoms in a surround sound configuration.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a home theater on a finances, or even only for a easy 2.0/2.1 system.

Wharfedale EVO2-8 Bookshelf Speakers (black) REVIEW

from $319.99

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Aluminum voice coil tweeter for increased resolution
• Tweeter decoupled from main cabinet
• Kevlar bass/midrange drivers
• Comes with 5-year manufacturer warranty

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Wharfedale
• Model: 2-8
• Color Name: Black Ash

Polk Audio RM7 Satellite Speaker (Single, Black)

 

Technical Details

Color: Black

• Single-packed satellite loudspeaker for front or surround channels in RM 2008 Series systems
• Equipped with a 2.5-inch midrange and a 0.5-inch tweeter
• Frequency response: 120Hz-22kHz
• Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today's state-of-the-art TVs and monitors
• Accessories include flexible wall brackets

Product Description

Color: Black

Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM7 satellite loudspeaker complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish creates the ideal décor accent. Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets.

M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers (Previous Version)

by M-Audio 

 

Product Features

• 4-inch polypropylene-coated woofers
• 3/4-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters
• OptImage III tweeter wave guides for superior imaging
• 20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Class A/B architecture
• Magnetic shielding

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The compact Studiophile AV 40 powered speakers deliver the same proven M-Audio technology favored by top producers, recording engineers and musicians around the world. The combination of 4-inch polypropylene-coated drivers and 3/4-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters provides punchy lows, crisp highs and a balanced, uncolored response. Custom cabinets with dense wood construction deliver more accurate bass response than you could ever get from plastic multimedia speakers. And for the highest possible fidelity, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers also feature OptImage III wave-guide technology and a 20 watt-per-channel internal amplifier that utilizes Class A/B architecture. The Studiophile AV 40 reference monitors are the perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system.

A perfect solution for traveling musicians or anyone who wants top-notch sound from their desktop multimedia system. Click to enlarge.

Convenient front auxiliary input and phones jack.

Rear features balanced quarter inch and RCA inputs, along with bass boost switch for low-end enhancement. Click to enlarge.

Studiophile AV 40 Compact Desktop Speaker System

Professional Components--Professional Results
The Studiophile AV 40 monitors are designed with the same quality materials and internal electronics that are used in M-Audio's acclaimed professional monitors. You'll find features like audiophile-grade Class A/B amplifier architecture and balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs in addition to RCAs. It all adds up to a big sound that belies the speakers' small size. With the Studiophile AV 40s, you don't have to give up professional-grade fidelity to enjoy the ease and mobility of a compact speaker system.
Extended Low End
If you require extra bass response, the Studiophile AV 40 speakers have you covered. MDF wooden cabinets, bass reflex design and an integrated bass boost switch let the Studiophile AV 40s crank out plenty of low end--perfect for urban/dance music, DVDs and more.
OptImage III Technology
M-Audio's proprietary OptImage III wave guide improves overall detail and clarity while minimizing sound issues that can plague other compact monitors. The system works by improving the overall efficiency of the tweeter as well as time-aligning the drivers. This ensures that the audio from each driver reaches the listener at the same time, guaranteeing precise stereo imaging and accurate response.
Magnetically Shielded for Desktop Use
Unchecked, all speakers emit electromagnetic waves that can wreak havoc with your computer's video monitor or a nearby TV. The Studiophile AV 40 speakers are magnetically shielded so that all of your electronic equipment can coexist on your desktop without interference.

AV 40 Specs

• Type: Two-way desktop reference monitor
• Low-frequency Driver: 4" diameter, magnetically shielded and curved cone with high-temperature voice coil
• High-frequency Driver: 1" diameter, magnetically shielded silk dome tweeter
• Frequency Response: 85Hz - 20kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.7kHz
• RMS SPL: 101.5dB @ 1 meter
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90dB (typical, A-weighted)
• Input Connectors: Left and right RCA line input, left and right 1/4" TRS input and 1/8" aux input
• Polarity: Positive signal at "+" input produces outward low-frequency cone displacement
• Dynamic Power: 20 watts continuous, per channel into 4 Ω
• Input Impedance: 10 k Ω unbalanced, 20 k Ω balanced
• Input Sensitivity: 100 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at 1 meter with volume control at maximum
• Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter
• Indicator: Blue power LED ring around volume knob on front panel
• Power Requirements: 100-120V/~50/60Hz, 220-240V/~50/60Hz; powered via detachable 2-conductor line cord
• Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF
• Dimensions: 8.75" (H) x 6" (W) x 7.25" (D)
• Weight: 14 lbs./6.34 kg

Polk Audio Monitor 30 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Cherry)

 

Technical Details

Color: Cherry

• Pair of bookshelf 2-way speakers that delivers superior linearity, definition and sound imaging
• Equipped with one 5.25-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance driver
• Equipped with one 1-inch silk polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter
• All MDF construction and extensive cabinet bracing ensure resonance-free enclosures
• Built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets provides secure on-wall mounting

Product Description

Color: Cherry

From the Manufacturer

The Polk Audio Monitor 30 2-way Bookshelf Speaker is a quality-built yet affordable, high-performance loudspeaker for music and home theater. The Polk Monitor 30 provides open, spacious and clear audio even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers, and is voice matched for lifelike surround-sound environments. This monitor boasts a stylish look that complements today's flat screen technology, with a fashionable cherry finish, and built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets for strong, secure on-wall mounting with no added brackets to buy. The Polk Monitor 30 utilizes a one-inch silk and polymer-composite dynamic-balance dome tweeter with a powerful neodymium magnet structure that delivers a clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments, as well as a 5.25-inch bi-laminate composite dynamic-balance driver that is lightweight and stiff with good dampening for high efficiency, excellent bass and lower distortion. This unit's non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles ensures cleaner and more lifelike sound quality. The Monitor 30 features crossovers that use Mylar bypass capacitors for more detailed high frequencies, five-way binding-post connectors for more secure hook-up options and bi-wiring and bi-amping flexibility, and magnetic shielding for safe placement on or near TVs and video monitors without causing video distortion. This unit includes a critically-tuned flared port that minimizes port noise for good low-frequency extension with minimal distortion, resulting in natural, full-bodied and rich-bass sound. Built for speed, sound and value, the Polk Monitor 30 is a great introduction to high-performance sound.

Product Description

Back in the 1970's, Polk's Monitor speaker series put Polk Audio on the map. Universally acclaimed by audio critics, the Monitor series became known as an acoustically transparent speaker - a concept that audiophiles search for - with beautifully accurate sound reproduction. Here we are, nearly 2 generations later, and the Monitor is being re-introduced so you can experience this great sound fresh and new. Dual Five-Way Binding Post Connectors, allowing for more secure hook-up options, as well as bi-wiring and bi-amping flexibility Monitor Series speakers are modern living accessories that make a stylish statement in Cherry wood grain finish, with Titanium faces Magnetically shielded for safe placement on or near TVs and video monitors with no risk of video distortion Built-in keyhole wall mounting brackets for strong, secure on-wall mounting with no added brackets to buy. Critically Tuned Flared Port minimizes port noise ( chuffing ) for good low frequency extension with low distortion, resulting in natural, full-bodied sound with rich bass Cabinet Size 11 H x 7 W x 8-3/8 D (27.94cm H x 17.78cm W x 21.27cm D) Mounting Options on-wall with built-iin key hole slot Enclosure Type Vented via rear panel flared port Each speaker weighs 9 pounds 2 Speakers in package for left and right channel stereo or for front or rear channel in home-theater mode Cherry Finish