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Скроменый эксперт
30.06.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
Amazing speaker producing clear and very natural sound. I found it ideal for classical music or vocals recorded in 5.1 or DTS. I have had it for several years and decided to go for something "different" for my second surround setup. I've tried several different good brand speakers and cannot find a replacement for it. The price is ridiculous for the quality.
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21.05.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
I am not an audiophile, but a blue collar guy looking to enjoy his TV and DVD's a little more. Wow. What a difference this speaker has made. Clear, clean, distint sound that makes watching favorite TV shows and movies a whole new viewing and listening experience. I can hear it all now, weather an explosion or a person turning a page in a book. So worth the money spent on the speaker.
Скроменый эксперт
11.09.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
This is actually a very good speaker. The width is actually 50+cm, way more than incorrectly stated on amazon. It delivers an excellent sound, base is powerful, it's kingly on my rack. Had to order it from the US and paid a hefty delivery price since I could not find one on the UK market, but I am satisfied. It's worth every dime out of my cash trapped pocket. Highly recommended.
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13.05.2008
10/10
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First things first. The width of this unit is about twice the size Amazon has it listed. It's closer to 20 +/- inches wide. This wasn't a problem for me though.
I finally bought myself what I feel like is an upper mid-level setup 7.1 surround sound system. I bought the Mirage Nanosat 5.1 system and purchased an additional Sat from Crutchfields scratch & dent section. Also bought my receiver from there too. Neither had a scratch or dent. Both only appeared to have been open box returns.
I had read reviews of the Nanosats not being a good center channel speaker since it was an omni-directional speaker. So I used one of the old speakers as a center until I could settle on a real one. I saw the reviews for this one and found it for <$120 incl S&H. I wasn't expecting much since in my search I saw where a lot of people didn't find that the addition of a center channel improved the surround sound experience. Well, they're all wrong. This speaker made the vocals sooooo much more understandable and realistic sounding at normal listening levels. Whereas the old standard speaker had to be turned up so dang loud my wife would put in ear plugs so she could study. Of course with a good action movie, loud is the only way to go. This speaker blends in very well with the Nanosats too. I was worried that because I wasn't getting a voice matched component, one or the other would be overbearing. Not the case....
It does music justice too. I cranked up the volume to around 2/3+ and the sound was loud and clear. I'll do a review on the Mirage Nanosat under that product listing.
I finally bought myself what I feel like is an upper mid-level setup 7.1 surround sound system. I bought the Mirage Nanosat 5.1 system and purchased an additional Sat from Crutchfields scratch & dent section. Also bought my receiver from there too. Neither had a scratch or dent. Both only appeared to have been open box returns.
I had read reviews of the Nanosats not being a good center channel speaker since it was an omni-directional speaker. So I used one of the old speakers as a center until I could settle on a real one. I saw the reviews for this one and found it for <$120 incl S&H. I wasn't expecting much since in my search I saw where a lot of people didn't find that the addition of a center channel improved the surround sound experience. Well, they're all wrong. This speaker made the vocals sooooo much more understandable and realistic sounding at normal listening levels. Whereas the old standard speaker had to be turned up so dang loud my wife would put in ear plugs so she could study. Of course with a good action movie, loud is the only way to go. This speaker blends in very well with the Nanosats too. I was worried that because I wasn't getting a voice matched component, one or the other would be overbearing. Not the case....
It does music justice too. I cranked up the volume to around 2/3+ and the sound was loud and clear. I'll do a review on the Mirage Nanosat under that product listing.
Скроменый эксперт
06.03.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I have been buying Yahama home theater equipment for several years, and still they amaze me everytime I get something new. I originally had a set of NS-A50X speakers running off a RX-V800 reciever. I upgraded the reciever to the RX-V2700 and my front mains to NS-777. Since I got the last upgrade my front end has been a little off. So this year I decided to upgrade my center to the voice matched NS-C444, boy oh boy what an improvement. I am very satisfied, the price is right sound is very full and I got my package a day early.
Скроменый эксперт
29.04.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I'm not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I do know good sound when I hear it, and this inexpensive center channel speaker really improved my modest home theater set up. Good quality for the money, and easy to install. No downside as far as I am concerned.
Скроменый эксперт
03.03.2009
6/10
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Плохо
This center speaker is heavy on mids. The quality crisp, clear highs, and the the smooth lower bass are not present. The mids are good with decent tones for music and speech.
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15.10.2007
10/10
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I purchased this center speaker for my bedroom system from J&R through
Amazon for only $89 with free shipping. At this price, it is definitely
the best sounding center speaker for the money.
I have a higher end system in my family room. I am a little spoiled with
this system since my center of this system is a $1000 Definitive CLR3000.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when I first hooked it up and
turned on the music. First, the material grade of the speaker is first
grade. I was very surprised at this price point Yamaha can make this speaker of this build and finish. Then I put on on some instrumental music. The sound clarity is superb, and is almost as good as my Definitive CLR3000. The mid is warm. For movies, it produces very clear
dialog. For one tenth of the money I spent on the CLR3000, I'd say it is worth much more and probably ranked among the best in the up-to-$300 price range.
I almost bought the Polk Csi3 since I was able to listen to one. I was not completely happy with it because its high is not too clear. I bought the NS-C444 based on reviews, and I am glad I did because it is definitely a better speaker both in build and sound quality.
Amazon for only $89 with free shipping. At this price, it is definitely
the best sounding center speaker for the money.
I have a higher end system in my family room. I am a little spoiled with
this system since my center of this system is a $1000 Definitive CLR3000.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when I first hooked it up and
turned on the music. First, the material grade of the speaker is first
grade. I was very surprised at this price point Yamaha can make this speaker of this build and finish. Then I put on on some instrumental music. The sound clarity is superb, and is almost as good as my Definitive CLR3000. The mid is warm. For movies, it produces very clear
dialog. For one tenth of the money I spent on the CLR3000, I'd say it is worth much more and probably ranked among the best in the up-to-$300 price range.
I almost bought the Polk Csi3 since I was able to listen to one. I was not completely happy with it because its high is not too clear. I bought the NS-C444 based on reviews, and I am glad I did because it is definitely a better speaker both in build and sound quality.
Скроменый эксперт
04.03.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
What a great speaker, I believe there was some confusion on the actual size of it, It is'nt a small speaker by any means. The picture dose'nt do this thing justice. It is a high glass black with a removable grill if you want to show off. I am not a expert on this stuff by any means but I do know what sounds good and being 40% deaf makes it hard for me to hear voices correctly but this speaker fixed me up!
Скроменый эксперт
06.06.2007
2/10
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Ужасно
I purchased this speaker based on the reviews, and based on the quoted dimensions. I built a media center, and had a very specific criteria for the center speaker (had to be less than 16.25" wide). The specs on this speaker looked right. However, when the speaker arrived, it was too large. It might be a great speaker, but what's the point of quoting dimensions if they aren't accurate? Now I have to send it back, and hope the next one I select has accurate dimensions quoted in the description. It shouldn't be this hard.
Скроменый эксперт
18.08.2007
10/10
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Великолепно
Great speaker. Previous reviewer gave speaker bad review because of dimensions. This has nothing to do with QUALITY.
Скроменый эксперт
11.05.2005
10/10
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Великолепно
[Updated 3/2015] Most good to excellent CTR channel speakers will cost you more. $250 - 300 for the highest rated (CR) is not unusual. I bought a Cambridge Soundworks MC150, under a sales mis-impression that it was a "center" channel speaker. No. So off I went to see if this was still on a shelf as an open box special. Glad it was. I tested it in the speaker listening room, and it did MASTER AND COMMANDER justice. For comparison, I tried out some music selections with Bose 161s (where are satisfactory Surround Left and Surround Back speakers), and they had clear precise highs, and sufficient bass for most center channel needs. Then the sales guy and I hooked up the NS-C444 to one of the channels, and played the same selections. The Yamaha compared favorably.
Now you might be thinking, hey, it's only a Center channel, what's it got to do other than just dialog and left-to-right transition. Not that simple, friend. The Center channel is one speaker in your home theater that is ALWAYS doing something (in movies), always providing sound. You want a capable one. You also want one with excellent dynamic response and clarity. Case in point: The scene when CAPT Ramius addresses his crew after submerging in THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. You hear Connery's voice in the foreground, then over the 1MC intercom circuit, then booming across the sub's bridge. Another example: Obi-wan talking to Dex in Star Wars Episode II. If the center channel is inferior, he and Dex sound like they're chatting inside a box. If the center speaker is up to the standard of your left and right speakers, they sound full and rich and "present" (right there in your living room). Another point to ponder: if you watch old, monaural pictures with some stereo DSP, a lot of the soundtrack will come from your center speaker. A quick test for scenes like this: switch your receiver to "2 channel stereo" (or a mode that mixes down Dolby/DTS 5.1 to the LF and RF speakers), then switch to 5.1 decoding. Do the voices sound the same?
Pick a good center channel and your home theatre will benefit immensely. I think this one is excellent. Consumer Reports lists a couple of other good bets that you can find for < $200. Happy hunting....
Update: 10 years on and I'm still using this NS-C444, with Yamaha RX-V663 and RX-V775 amplifiers, for Blu-Ray content containing DTS and Dolby Master Audio soundtrack content. I have no complaints. There are surely more current choices (I recommend looking at SVS and Hsu Research), but this speaker has continued to perform. I take that as a good indication of Yamaha build quality, at least in this line of speakers.
Now you might be thinking, hey, it's only a Center channel, what's it got to do other than just dialog and left-to-right transition. Not that simple, friend. The Center channel is one speaker in your home theater that is ALWAYS doing something (in movies), always providing sound. You want a capable one. You also want one with excellent dynamic response and clarity. Case in point: The scene when CAPT Ramius addresses his crew after submerging in THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. You hear Connery's voice in the foreground, then over the 1MC intercom circuit, then booming across the sub's bridge. Another example: Obi-wan talking to Dex in Star Wars Episode II. If the center channel is inferior, he and Dex sound like they're chatting inside a box. If the center speaker is up to the standard of your left and right speakers, they sound full and rich and "present" (right there in your living room). Another point to ponder: if you watch old, monaural pictures with some stereo DSP, a lot of the soundtrack will come from your center speaker. A quick test for scenes like this: switch your receiver to "2 channel stereo" (or a mode that mixes down Dolby/DTS 5.1 to the LF and RF speakers), then switch to 5.1 decoding. Do the voices sound the same?
Pick a good center channel and your home theatre will benefit immensely. I think this one is excellent. Consumer Reports lists a couple of other good bets that you can find for < $200. Happy hunting....
Update: 10 years on and I'm still using this NS-C444, with Yamaha RX-V663 and RX-V775 amplifiers, for Blu-Ray content containing DTS and Dolby Master Audio soundtrack content. I have no complaints. There are surely more current choices (I recommend looking at SVS and Hsu Research), but this speaker has continued to perform. I take that as a good indication of Yamaha build quality, at least in this line of speakers.
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