Yamaha NS-5000 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.25" Dome Tweeter, 1 x 3.25" Midrange and 1 x 12" Cone Woofer.
3-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker with 12 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), 26 Hz-40 kHz (-10dB), -100 kHz (-30dB). Price shown is Yamaha USA's only listed SKU, NS-5000PNST, which is the pair WITH the matching SPS-5000 stands; Yamaha publishes no speaker-only price.
The speaker has a frequency range of 26-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Yamaha NS-5000 has an MSRP of 22000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-5000 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 NS-5000 Series of Loudspeakers
NS-5000 is a member of Yamaha's NS-5000 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Yamaha NS-5000 Speaker
Yamaha NS-5000 has a Frequency response range of 26-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 200-600 watts. With a minimum frequency of 26 Hz, NS-5000 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-5000's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Yamaha NS-5000?
As you can see from the chart, Yamaha NS-5000 with its 26 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Bookshelf speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Crossover frequency of the Yamaha NS-5000?
NS-5000 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 4500 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-5000'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
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-5000 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Yamaha NS-5000 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-5000 plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Yamaha NS-5000
Even though the nominal impedance of the NS-5000 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Yamaha is 3.5 ohms Yamaha NS-5000 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-5000 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–250 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-5000 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Yamaha NS-5000 External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-5000 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 27.125 x 15.5 x 15inch (689.0 x 393.7 x 381.0mm ).
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-5000 is approximately 1500.0cm2 / 232.5inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-5000 weighs 35.02kg / 77lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-5000's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-5000 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-5000 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Yamaha NS-5000 come with a Grille?
NS-5000 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-5000.
- 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-5000 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-5000