Yamaha NXSW10 4-Piece Speaker System

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Item Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 37 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005JCPO
• Item model number: NXSW10
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,088 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Ready for multimedia surround sound? Or maybe you just need a sound system for that hot DVD player in your living room or your computer. Either way, there's a good chance that this is the system for you. Yamaha's CinemaStation NX-SW10 includes a 50-watt powered subwoofer, a center-channel speaker, and a pair of small rear-channel speakers (the subwoofer sends 25 watts each to the center and rear speakers).

This system is designed specifically as a companion to Yamaha's CinemaStation VS-10 controller and stereo speakers, and please note that it won't work correctly without that set. When used together, however, the two create a complete 5.1-channel home-theater sound system.

The subwoofer's bass-reflex enclosure uses a 6.25-inch long-throw driver powered by a hefty 50 watts. In addition, Yamaha's Active Servo circuitry helps correct anomalies between the incoming audio signal and the actual motion of the driver, which creates not only deep bass (well, reasonably deep for a driver this size) but accurate bass, so your music and movies will sound just the way they should.

No controls are available from the woofer because all adjustments are made at the VS-10 control unit. Three sets of spring-clip connectors and a set of marked speaker wires connect from the subwoofer to the center-channel and surround speakers. The center channel uses dual 3-inch cones, while each surround speaker uses a single 3-inch cone. The surround channels can be mounted either on a wall with the supplied brackets or on optional stands.

With the entire rig dialed in just so (not a difficult task, thanks to Yamaha's clear instructions and intuitive ergonomics), we get excellent speaker-to-speaker timbre matching (each speaker's character matches the next, critical for proper multichannel sound) as well as an impressively large and pleasantly seamless soundstage (an impression of the events before and around you).

The center channel does a fine job of fixing dialog at the screen, and provides good if not outstanding off-axis performance (the ability to root sounds at the screen from extreme left/right listening positions). The subwoofer also performs admirably. It may not have the "slam" we hear with more beast-like woofers, but it's fast, punchy, well-defined, and provides reasonable thrills with action-packed DVDs.

Keep in mind that Yamaha's NX-SW10 works only with the company's VS-10, which provides the digital processing and controls, along with a stereo amplifier and speakers. Nice as each system is, they are complete only when used together and are meant for small-to-medium-sized rooms.

Like its mate, the NX-SW10 is a high-quality package. We evaluate a lot of compact home theater rigs, and this one is definitely a cut above average. Good stuff, Yamaha. --Wayne Garcia

Pros:

• Well made
• High-quality sound
• Easy to set up and operate
• 2-year warranty

Cons:

• Must be used with Yamaha's VS-10
• Restricted to use in small or medium-size rooms

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent addition to the VS-10, November 12, 2001

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"gondobar" (La Jolla, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha NXSW10 4-Piece Speaker System (Electronics)

This review is based on someone who doesn't necessarily have to get the most up to date and expensive sound system. I mainly purchased this as a decent all in one sound system to go with my PS2/DVD and VCR. I had used the VS-10 by itself and it had decent sound. The virtual sound option was pretty nice. However the addition of the NXSW10 to the VS-10 made a word of difference. First is the bass. The subwolfer gave an excellent 3D sound and feel. Second, the satellite speakers drowned my room with sound. Very nice. Third, the entire system was very easy to use and setup with my TV and other electronic equipment. DVD movies sound very nice with multiple sound options from theater quality 5.1 to mono-stereo (if that will really need to be used). Regarding the PS2 use, Armored Core 2 is a good example of pulling out with this system can do. Very nice indeed. If someone is considering to purchase the VS-10 then I highly recommend the NXSW10 to go with it.