Yamaha Corporation
Unique “Harmonious Diaphragm” unifies the tone. Launch of two new compact bookshelf speaker models and dedicated speaker stands that deliver natural tones and excellent spatial expressiveness
Yamaha bookshelf speakers “NS-800A” “NS-600A” Speaker stand “SPS-800A” ……
Yamaha Corporation has adopted the unique “HARMONIOUS DIAPHRAGMTM” (hereinafter referred to as “Harmonious Diaphragm”), which is made from a mixture of materials such as ZYLON(R) and spruce used in piano soundboards. The 2-way bookshelf speakers “NS-800A” and “NS-600A,” which achieve unified tone across the band, and the dedicated speaker stand “SPS-800A” will be released nationwide from mid-February 2024. This model has a compact bookshelf-type body and inherits a number of technologies used in the flagship model, such as the “R.S. Chamber” and “Acoustic Absorber,” and is centered around Yamaha Audio’s sound concept of TRUE SOUND. We pursued natural tone and excellent spatial expressiveness. Along with the beautiful exterior of the piano finish, you can easily and comfortably enjoy Yamaha’s high-quality music experience and the charm of higher-end models.
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Yamaha bookshelf speakers “NS-800A” “NS-600A” Speaker stand “SPS-800A” overview
1. “TRUE SOUND” that fully conveys the artist’s thoughts and expressions ・Tone – Faithfully reproduces all sounds, richly expressing harmony and musicality –
– “Harmonious diaphragm” using ZYLON(R) is adopted in all units to unify the tone (“NS-800A” is equipped with a 16cm woofer, “NS-600A” is equipped with a 13cm woofer)
– Speaker terminals carved from brass and network circuit designed for natural sound connections
・Sound image ~ Accurately reproduces the position of artists and instruments, as well as the atmosphere of the live venue ~
– Patented technology “R.S.* Chamber” that cancels unnecessary resonance on the back of the unit and reproduces precise and information-rich sound
– “Acoustic absorber” minimizes the use of sound-absorbing materials and brings the sense of presence to life.
・Dynamics – Expressing the contrast between the “stillness” and “motion” of the music, allowing you to feel the emotion contained in the song –
– Ideal cabinet structure incorporating the latest analysis technology and musical instrument manufacturing know-how
– “Twisted Flare Port” that provides high response and dynamic low frequency expression
2. High-quality design that enhances the joy of listening to music – Beautiful appearance with black mirror piano finish
– Speaker stand “SPS-800A” is available to further bring out the sound quality performance.
*R.S. stands for Resonance Suppression.
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Main features
1. “TRUE SOUND” that fully conveys the artist’s thoughts and expressions The music experience that TRUE SOUND aims for is sound that expresses artists’ feelings in their music as it is and moves the emotions of the listener. Utilizing the acoustic technology and rich sensibilities cultivated over more than 130 years of musical instrument making, we have thoroughly reproduced the core of “TRUE SOUND”: “timbre,” “sound image,” and “dynamics.” I am pursuing it. “NS-600A” focuses on sound localization, accurate sound field reproduction, bass reproduction that exceeds its size, and sense of sound speed, and “NS-800A” has a rich sound field created by a spacious cabinet in its class. You can enjoy a deep musical experience as if you were listening to the artist’s unique sound and performance right in front of your eyes. ・Tone – Faithfully reproduces all sounds, richly expressing harmony and musicality –
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– “Harmonious diaphragm” using ZYLON(R) is used in all units to unify the tone Based on the design philosophy of “unifying tone across all bands,” ZYLON(R), which has excellent sound speed and internal loss and is used in the diaphragm of the flagship model, is used for the soundboard of Yamaha grand pianos. Yamaha’s original “Harmonious Diaphragm” was newly developed for the high-end model “NS-2000A” by mixing wood such as spruce, which is also used in Yamaha. In this model, this “Harmonious Diaphragm” is adopted in all units of the woofer (16 cm for “NS-800A”, 13 cm for “NS-600A”) and tweeter, and the tweeter has optimized magnetic fluid for 2-way use. The woofer uses a short ring in the magnetic circuit to reduce distortion in the mid-low range, and the surround and spider have also been revised to improve the braking performance of the unit. In addition to the natural and accurate timbre expression brought about by unifying the timbre, this also provides an excellent sense of sound localization.
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– Machined brass speaker terminals and network circuit for natural sound connection
The speaker terminals are single-wired for a natural listening experience, and are made from original machined brass parts with a high quality feel that are easy to hold with your fingers.
Furthermore, for the internal network circuit, we have carefully selected specialized parts that have a proven track record in professional audio equipment, including the audio capacitor MCap(R) SUPREME Classic manufactured by Mundorf, Germany, which is known as the highest quality audio capacitor. We have eliminated loss as much as possible. In addition, all internal wiring uses a new generation copper conductor = PC-Triple C.
・Sound image – Expressing the position of artists and instruments as well as the atmosphere of the live venue as it is –
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– Patented technology “R.S. Chamber” that cancels unnecessary resonance on the back of the unit and reproduces precise and information-rich sound
The tweeter unit is equipped with Yamaha’s patented R.S. Chamber technology, which suppresses unnecessary tube resonance that occurs behind the diaphragm. Two specially shaped tubes arranged based on unique acoustic analysis cancel unnecessary resonance without relying on sound-absorbing materials, thereby restoring the unit’s original frequency characteristics. This brings back the natural sound of the music source without impairing its minute signals, and accurately and faithfully expresses even the delicate nuances of instruments and voices that give you a sense of the comfort of music.
– “Acoustic absorber” minimizes the use of sound-absorbing materials and brings the sense of presence to life.
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Regular speakers use a large amount of sound-absorbing material to eliminate standing waves inside the cabinet. On the other hand, the vividness of the music was also lost due to the sound-absorbing materials. This model has a round cabinet structure and uses a unique resonant tube “acoustic absorber” to cancel out standing waves and eliminate their influence on unit vibration. Compact size bookshelf speakers minimize the use of sound-absorbing materials, which can have a large impact, and vividly reproduce the original sense of presence in music, which is often lost due to sound absorption.
・Dynamics – Expressing the contrast between the “stillness” and “motion” of the music, allowing you to feel the emotion contained in the song –
– Ideal cabinet structure incorporating the latest analysis technology and musical instrument manufacturing know-how
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The cabinet design incorporates cutting-edge speaker design technology that makes full use of laser vibration meters and advanced FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis, which are used in musical instrument research and development. By combining the knowledge and experience cultivated over many years of speaker manufacturing with the technology and know-how of musical instrument manufacturers, we have achieved the optimal reinforcement crosspiece and cabinet structure. As a result, in addition to the excellent sound field expression unique to a bookshelf, we have realized mid- and low-range
reproduction that exceeds its size and allows you to experience the comfort of music.
– “Twisted Flare Port” that provides high response and dynamic low frequency expression
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Equipped with Yamaha’s unique “Twisted Flare Port”, which changes the way it spreads toward the end of the port and has a more twisted shape to reduce port noise (wind noise), which is the fate of bass reflex models. This results in agile response that fully conveys the energy and atmosphere of the music, and a low-frequency expression full of dynamism. Furthermore, in this model, the inner end of the port is cut diagonally to suppress peaks that concentrate on specific frequencies, enabling crisper bass reproduction.
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– Beautiful appearance with black mirror piano finish
In addition to adopting an elegant round form that gives it the feel of a musical instrument, all six sides, including the front and sides, as well as the back, are finished with a black mirror finish using the same special paint, base material, and polishing process as Yamaha’s grand pianos. It creates a beautiful listening space and enhances the joy of owning and listening to music.
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– Speaker stand “SPS-800A” is available to further bring out the sound quality performance.
We have prepared the speaker stand “SPS-800A” that brings out the appeal of “NS-800A” and “NS-600A” in terms of sound quality, ease of installation, and design. The pillar has a smooth curve and is designed to minimize the effects of sound reflection.The base part is made of 3 layers of high-density MDF laminated to a thickness of 42mm, and a steel weight is attached to the bottom. By attaching it to the center of gravity, the center of gravity is lowered and stability is increased. In addition, spikes are included that can be attached and detached and the height can be finely adjusted.
About product sales
Reservations for “NS-800A,” “NS-600A,” and “SPS-800A” are scheduled to begin on January 11, 2024 (Thursday). We will strive to create an environment where you can better understand the value of this product through partnerships with retailers across the country who have a rich listening environment and installation know-how. [Image 10
Yamaha speaker “NS-800A” (BP) piano black
Suggested retail price: 275,000 yen (tax excluded: 250,000 yen/unit) -Product information-
https://jp.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/speaker_systems/ns-800a/ [Image 11
Yamaha speaker “NS-600A” (BP) piano black
Suggested retail price 198,000 yen (180,000 yen excluding tax, 1 unit) -Product information-
https://jp.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/speaker_systems/ns-600a/ [Image 12
Yamaha speaker stand “SPS-800A” (B) black
Suggested retail price: 66,000 yen (60,000 yen excluding tax, 1 unit) -Product information-
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