Yamaha NS-800A Bookshelf Speakers, Pair

Yamaha NS-800A Bookshelf Speakers Key Features: 

The NS-800A is an uncompromising 2-way speaker that provides faithful reproduction of all musical instruments and spacious sound.

• 2-way bookshelf speaker with 6 1/2" woofer
• A newly developed diaphragm made of "Harmonious Diaphragm™" made of a blend of materials, including Zylon® and spruce, for true tonal balance
• Ideal cabinet construction, designed with vibration analysis technology cultivated in our crafting of musical instruments
• Yamaha-patented Acoustic Absorber optimized for the NS-800A
• Yamaha-patented R.S. (Resonance Suppression) Chamber for suppressing unwanted resonance
• Authentic piano finish adds to the luxurious joy of ownership
• High-quality parts for crossover circuitry, including audio capacitors made by Mundorf of Germany
• Solid brass speaker terminals for highly secure connection and luxurious feel

Product Description: 

Luxurious with Spacious Sound

Yamaha presents the NS-800A bookshelf speaker, marrying opulent aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Featuring a unique diaphragm material, it produces an exceptionally unified tone, while the expansive large-capacity cabinet envelops listeners in a vast and lavish sound field. Complemented by a stunning grand piano-like finish, the NS-800A offers a heightened level of luxury, enhancing the music listening experience with unparalleled elegance.

Instrumental Inspiration

Using their signature gloss finish, a technique traditionally reserved for Yamaha’s finest pianos, this speaker provides an aesthetic pleasure, whether you're immersed in its sound or simply admiring its presence.

True Sound

This is sound only Yamaha can realize. As the sole brand in the world to manage audio from its inception to its reception by the human ear, we offer a unique auditory experience. Close your eyes, immerse yourself in the music unfolding before you, and relish the profound sensation of drawing closer to the artist.

Tonal Balance

Yamaha faithfully expresses sound as envisioned by the artist. Achieving the perfect reproduction of sonic elements—vocals, instruments—at their intended pitch demands both passion and precision. Through meticulous tonal balance, harmonies are enriched, and 

musicality is authentically recreated, revealing nuances and subtleties that were previously unheard.

Perfectly Unified Tone

Every ear hears the world differently. At Yamaha, we strive to express sound as the artist intended. Reproducing sonic elements such as vocals and instruments at the right pitch demands both passion and precision. Through meticulous tonal balance, we enrich harmonies and recreate musicality to unveil sounds you may have never heard before, ensuring an immersive and transformative listening experience.

As a world-renowned music brand, Yamaha is unwaveringly dedicated to faithfully reproducing the sounds of instruments. To realize this endeavor, we designed flagship speakers under the concept of maintaining consistent tone color across the entire frequency spectrum, employing unique technology to achieve this goal. At the heart of each speaker unit, the NS-800A features the newly developed Harmonious Diaphragm™—crafted from a blend of ZYLON®, prized for its exceptional sound velocity and optimal internal dissipation, along with spruce, a material synonymous with the soundboard of Yamaha grand pianos.

Dynamics

Beyond simply generating powerful sound, Yamaha strives to capture the essence of dynamics—expressing the nuanced interplay between stillness and motion inherent in the music.

Total Music Reproduction

Yamaha’s patented Resonance Suppression chambers, strategically mounted on the back of the tweeter in the NS-800A, are meticulously designed to faithfully capture the subtlest nuances of musical instruments and voices. These chambers feature two specially shaped tubes that effectively cancel out unwanted resonance generated behind the diaphragm, revitalizing and preserving the original sound with remarkable precision and clarity.

Faithful Musical Presence

Conventional speakers typically rely on abundant sound-absorbing material to address standing waves within the cabinet. However, this approach often diminishes the character of the music. In the NS-800A, we've introduced our patented Absorber tube technology to effectively eliminate standing waves while minimizing the need for excessive absorbing material. This innovative solution ensures that the original realism of the music is reproduced with full energy and dynamism, preserving its authenticity and vibrancy.

Sound Image

Experience the breathtaking reproduction of the artist's position, the instruments, and the subtle nuances, along with the very ambiance of the performance space. The resulting soundstage is remarkably lifelike, transporting you to the heart of the performance, where you'll feel as though you're witnessing it unfold right before your eyes.

Highly Musical Vibration Control

The principles underlying the creation of exceptional sound—comprehending enclosure acoustics and identifying areas for vibration suppression—are fundamentally akin, whether crafting musical instruments or speakers. In the construction of the NS-800A's cabinet, we integrate state-of-the-art design technology, leveraging laser vibrometers—a critical tool in musical instrument research and development—alongside sophisticated Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. Additionally, the cabinet's crosspiece has been reinforced to enhance structural integrity. Immerse yourself in a rich spatial sound that transports you to the heart of the performance, providing an unparalleled listening experience that feels as though you're right in the center of the action.

Seamless Sonic Performance

As a hallmark of our flagship series, the NS-800A integrates top-tier components into its crossover circuit. Among these components is the MCap® SUPREME Classic audio capacitor from Mundorf of Germany, celebrated as the pinnacle in audio capacitor technology. This capacitor, coupled with a substantial woofer coil, ensures uncompromising performance and fidelity in sound reproduction.

Twisted Flare Port

A close-up view of the twisted flare port reveals the innovation embedded in the speaker. Our original Twisted Flare Port features a gentle twist designed to mitigate air flow noise commonly encountered in conventional bass reflex speakers. This pioneering design ensures an exceptionally accurate response, facilitating clear and tight bass reproduction that elevates the listening experience.

High-Quality Feel

The speaker terminals boast an original design meticulously crafted to provide a luxurious feel. With a shape engineered to comfortably accommodate human fingers, tightening becomes effortless while enhancing the overall user experience.

Specifications: 

Dimensions and Weight: 

Overall - 9-1/8" x 16-1/2" x 14-1/8"

Product Weight - 28.7 lbs