Yamaha, renowned for its musical instruments, has introduced the NS-600A bookshelf speaker, which seamlessly blends exquisite aesthetics with state-of-the-art technology. Featuring Yamaha’s proprietary Harmonious Diaphragm™, this speaker produces an exceptionally smooth sound, while its spacious, high-capacity cabinet enhances the auditory experience by creating a rich and expansive sound field. The design is further elevated by a stunning piano-like finish, providing an opulent listening experience.
The Yamaha NS-600A boasts a sophisticated design that merges piano aesthetics with speaker engineering principles. The high-gloss finish, applied using the same meticulous technique as Yamaha’s grand pianos, is reserved for a select range of products. This refined finish transforms the speaker into a stylish piece of furniture, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the ear.
Yamaha’s exclusive RS (Resonance Suppression) chambers are strategically positioned at the rear of the tweeter, enabling the precise transmission of even the most delicate details in musical instruments and vocals. Two uniquely designed tubes effectively eliminate unwanted resonance generated behind the diaphragm, allowing the original sound to flourish and ensuring that even the faintest musical subtleties are preserved. Traditional speakers often rely on substantial sound-absorbing materials to counteract standing waves within the cabinet, which can diminish the music’s natural vibrancy. In the Yamaha NS-600A, we have implemented our innovative absorption tube to address standing waves while reducing the need for excessive absorbing materials, thereby ensuring that the music’s authentic realism is delivered with full energy and dynamism.
The foundation for achieving exceptional sound lies in understanding the factors that influence cabinet acoustics and where to mitigate vibrations, a principle that applies to both musical instrument and speaker design. The cabinet of the Yamaha NS-600A features cutting-edge speaker design technology, leveraging laser vibrometers utilized in musical instrument R&D, along with advanced FEM (finite element method) analysis. The cross-section of the cabinet has been meticulously reinforced, resulting in an impressive spatial representation that immerses listeners in the complete ambiance of the performance.
The Yamaha NS-600A, a prominent model in the flagship series, incorporates top-tier components in its crossover circuit. It features the renowned MCap® SUPREME Classic audio capacitor from Mundorf, Germany, recognized as the premier choice for audio applications, paired with a substantial woofer coil. This speaker also boasts Yamaha’s proprietary Twisted Flare Port, which optimizes air dispersion at the port’s exit, effectively minimizing airflow noise—a common issue in traditional bass reflex designs—while delivering exceptionally precise sound reproduction with clear and tight bass. Additionally, the speaker terminals are uniquely designed to fit comfortably in the hand, providing a sense of luxury and facilitating easy tightening.
Yamaha NS-600A Specifications
Number of bands 2
Power 40 W
Maximum power 120 W
Sensitivity 85.5 dB
Impedance 6 Ohm
Crossover frequencies 2.6 kHz
Frequency range 47 Hz-65 kHz (-10 dB), -100 kHz (-30 dB)
Power amplifier connector screw
Type of emitters dynamic
HF emitter 30 mm
LF/MF emitter 1 x 130 mm
Removable grille yes
Magnetic protection yes
Dimensions (WxHxD) 207 x 383 x 329
Weight 9.9 kg
