Yamaha NS-C444 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2003. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Aluminum Dome with Waveguide Horn Tweeter and 2 x 5" Polymer-injected Mica Diaphragm Cone Woofer.
2-way sealed center channel speaker with 2 x 5 inch polymer-injected mica diaphragm cone and a 1 inch aluminum dome with waveguide horn tweeter. 89 dB sensitive, 6 ohms nominal, 55 Hz - 35 kHz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 55-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Yamaha NS-C444 has an MSRP of 250$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-C444 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 | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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-C444 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-C444 Speaker
Yamaha NS-C444 has a Frequency response range of 55-35k Hz and Power Range of 100-250 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how NS-C444's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-C444's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-C444 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Yamaha NS-C444 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-C444 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Yamaha NS-C444 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
13–200 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-C444 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Yamaha NS-C444 External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-C444 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7.5 x 20.25 x 8.375inch (190.5 x 514.4 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-C444 is approximately 1094.1cm2 / 169.6inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-C444 weighs 7.30kg / 16.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-C444's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-C444 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Does the Yamaha NS-C444 come with a Grille?
NS-C444 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
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Yamaha NS-C444 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-C444