Yamaha NS-600A is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.25" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.125" Cone Woofer.
2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker with 5.125 inch cone and a 1.25 inch dome tweeter. 85.5 dB sensitive, 6 ohms nominal (3.6 ohms minimum), 47 Hz-65 kHz (-10 dB), -100 kHz (-30 dB).
The speaker has a frequency range of 47-65k Hz and a sensitivity of 85.5 dB. Yamaha NS-600A has an MSRP of 3200$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-600A 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 A Series Series of Loudspeakers
NS-600A 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-600A Speaker
Yamaha NS-600A has a Frequency response range of 47-65k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 47 Hz, NS-600A delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how NS-600A'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-600A?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Yamaha NS-600A's 47Hz:
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 65 kHz, Yamaha NS-600A has the highest frequency level among the Bookshelf speakers in our database.
Crossover frequency of the Yamaha NS-600A?
The crossover frequency of the NS-600A is set to 2.6 kHz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-600A's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
85.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-600A 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 86 dB, Yamaha NS-600A 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-600A plays in your room →
Running more than one pair from a single amplifier? Check the load it would present →
Minimum Impedance of the Yamaha NS-600A
Even though the nominal impedance of the NS-600A is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Yamaha is 3.6 ohms Yamaha NS-600A 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-600A need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
25–120 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-600A features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Yamaha NS-600A External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-600A has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15.125 x 8.125 x 13inch (384.2 x 206.4 x 330.2mm ).
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-600A is approximately 681.5cm2 / 105.6inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-600A weighs 9.89kg / 21.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-600A's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-600A 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-600A doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Yamaha NS-600A come with a Grille?
NS-600A 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-600A.
- 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-600A speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-600A