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The Yamaha NS-5000 is a premium 3-way bookshelf speaker system that redefines Hi-Fi audio performance. It features newly developed diaphragms made from 100% ZYLON®, a synthetic fiber with acoustic velocity comparable to beryllium, coated with Yamaha's proprietary monel alloy for a flat frequency response and unified tone color. The speaker employs innovative Resonance Suppression (R.S.) Chambers behind the tweeter and midrange drivers to eliminate unwanted resonance, enhancing resolution and preserving subtle musical nuances. Inspired by the legendary NS-1000M, the NS-5000 uses a 12" woofer, 3-1/4" midrange dome, and 1-1/4" tweeter dome drivers, all non-magnetically shielded with ferrite magnets. The enclosure is crafted from laminated Japanese white birch plywood from Hokkaido, reinforced with crosspieces and a Twisted Flare Port to minimize box ringing and port noise, finished in a glossy black piano lacquer for improved signal-to-noise performance. It supports a frequency response of 26 Hz to 40 kHz (-10 dB), with extended response to 100 kHz (-30 dB), nominal impedance of 6 ohms (minimum 3.5 ohms), sensitivity of 88 dB/2.83 V/1 m, and power handling of 200 W nominal and 600 W maximum. Dimensions are 395 × 690 × 381 mm (15-1/2" x 27-1/8" x 15") and weight is 35 kg (77.2 lbs) per speaker. Accessories include separate protectors for drivers, port plug, and owner's manual; speaker cables are not included. The NS-5000 is regarded as a modern classic, combining retro design cues with cutting-edge technology to deliver natural, transparent, and immersive sound reproduction suitable for high-resolution audio sources.
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The 8C's impedance is 8Ω against the NS5000's 6Ω, its sensitivity 106 dB against 88 dB, and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 26 Hz. Both share ways (3).
The Concentro 2.0 CBS503.2's sensitivity is 87 dB against the NS5000's 88 dB, its impedance 4Ω against 6Ω, and its low-frequency extension 34 Hz against 26 Hz. Both share ways (3).
The Parker Duo's low-frequency extension is 36 Hz against the NS5000's 26 Hz. Both share sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (6Ω), and high-frequency extension (40 kHz).
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