Yamaha NS-333 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2003. It features a 1" Aluminum Dome With Waveguide Horn Tweeter and 1 x 5" PMD Cone Woofer.
2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker with 5 inch pmd cone and a 1 inch aluminum dome with waveguide horn tweeter. 87 dB sensitive, 6 ohms nominal, 65 Hz - 35 kHz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 65-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Yamaha NS-333 has an MSRP of 360$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-333 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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 777 Series Series of Loudspeakers
NS-333 is a member of Yamaha's 777 Series series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Yamaha 777 Series Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Yamaha NS-333 Speaker
Yamaha NS-333 has a Frequency response range of 65-35k Hz and Power Range of 60-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 65 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from NS-333 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how NS-333's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-333's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-333 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Yamaha NS-333 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Yamaha NS-333 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Yamaha NS-333 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–150 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-333 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Yamaha NS-333 External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-333 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.625 x 7.875 x 8.375inch (320.7 x 200.0 x 212.7mm ).
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-333 is approximately 425.4cm2 / 65.9inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-333 weighs 5.49kg / 12.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-333's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-333 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.
Wall Mounting
NS-333 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Yamaha NS-333 come with a Grille?
NS-333 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-333.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Yamaha NS-333 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-333