Yamaha NS-F150 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Yamaha. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" Soft dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cone Woofer.
2-way bass-reflex floor-standing speaker with 2 x 6.5 inch cone and a 1 inch soft dome tweeter. 88 dB sensitive, 6 ohms nominal, 37 Hz–30 kHz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 37-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Yamaha NS-F150 has an MSRP of 760$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Yamaha NS-F150 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-F150 Series of Loudspeakers
NS-F150 is a member of Yamaha's NS-F150 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Yamaha NS-F150 Speaker
Yamaha NS-F150 has a Frequency response range of 37-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-180 watts. With a minimum frequency of 37 Hz, NS-F150 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-F150'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-F150?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Floor-standing speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Yamaha NS-F150's 37Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Yamaha NS-F150's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Yamaha NS-F150 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Yamaha NS-F150 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-F150 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Yamaha NS-F150 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–180 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
NS-F150 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Yamaha NS-F150 External Dimensions and Weight
Yamaha NS-F150 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40.5 x 7.875 x 14.25inch (1028.7 x 200.0 x 362.0mm ).
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-F150 is approximately 724.0cm2 / 112.2inch2.
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WeightThe Yamaha NS-F150 weighs 11.20kg / 24.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how NS-F150's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
Yamaha NS-F150 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-F150 come with a Grille?
NS-F150 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-F150.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Yamaha NS-F150 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Yamaha NS-F150