Yamaha NS-2000A is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.25" Dome Tweeter, 1 x 3.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Cone Woofer.
3-way bass-reflex floor-standing speaker with 2 x 6.5 inch cone, a 3.25 inch dome midrange and a 1.25 inch dome tweeter. 88 dB sensitive, 6 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum), 34 Hz-65 kHz (-10 dB), -100 kHz (-30 dB).
The speaker has a frequency range of 34-65k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Yamaha NS-2000A has an MSRP of 8600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-2000A is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Yamaha's A Series Series of Loudspeakers
NS-2000A is a member of Yamaha's A Series series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Yamaha A Series Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Yamaha NS-2000A Speaker
Yamaha NS-2000A has a Frequency response range of 34-65k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 60-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, NS-2000A delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how NS-2000A's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Yamaha NS-2000A?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Yamaha NS-2000A's 34Hz:
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 65 kHz, Yamaha NS-2000A has the highest frequency level among the Floor-standing speakers in our database.
Crossover frequency of the Yamaha NS-2000A?
NS-2000A is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 750 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3500 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-2000A's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-2000A a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Yamaha NS-2000A is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Yamaha NS-2000A plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Yamaha NS-2000A
Even though the nominal impedance of the NS-2000A is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Yamaha is 3.5 ohms Yamaha NS-2000A so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Yamaha NS-2000A need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–200 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-2000A features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Yamaha NS-2000A External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-2000A has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44.625 x 13 x 18.125inch (1133.5 x 330.2 x 460.4mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Yamaha NS-2000A is approximately 1520.2cm2 / 235.6inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-2000A weighs 32.79kg / 72.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-2000A's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-2000A has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Does the Yamaha NS-2000A come with a Grille?
NS-2000A comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Yamaha NS-2000A.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Yamaha NS-2000A speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-2000A