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Yamaha Audio NS-C210BL Center Channel Speaker - Each (Black)
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Brand | Yamaha Audio |
Model Name | NS-C210BL |
Speaker Type | Center Channel |
Special Feature | bass_boost |
Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Movies |
About this item
- 2 way bass reflex center speaker
- Woofers use light aluminum cones for extra fast response
- 7/8 inches balanced dome tweeter
- Slim design matches flat panel TVs
- Limited warranty only when purchased from an AUTHORIZED YAMAHA DEALER
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Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments, and producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances and furniture, specialty metals, machine tools, and industrial robots.
Yamaha owns 44 subsidiaries and representative offices in overseas markets in addition to numerous related companies in Japan.
Additionally, Yamaha owns and runs its unique resort facilities throughout Japan so as to enhance our customers' leisure and cultural activities. Also, Yamaha provides a place for studying music, sets opportunities for presenting one's own compositions, and creates an environment for the enjoyment of a variety of musical endeavors.
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.6 |
Sheerness | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | — | — | 4.7 |
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speaker size | 34.04 centimeters | — | 280 millimeters | 6.5 inches | 5 inches | 4 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC |
connectivity tech | — | Speaker Wire | Coaxial | — | Wired | Wired |
speaker type | Center Channel | Component | Center Channel | Center Channel | Center Channel | Component |
mounting type | Table Top | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop | Magnetic Mount | Magnetic Mount | Speaker |
weight | 4.4 pounds | 8.45 kilograms | 13 pounds | 13600 grams | 16.5 pounds | 13.9 pounds |
control method | — | — | — | remote | remote | remote |
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Product Dimensions | 5.2 x 13.4 x 4.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Yamaha Electronics |
ASIN | B002JCSG2Q |
Country of Origin | Indonesia |
Item model number | NS-C210BL |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24,283 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4 in Center-Channel Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2009 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 80 Watts |
Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Designed to maximize the potential of HD sound sources, this speaker series gives you everything you need to fully enjoy movies and music.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the speakers. For example, they mention that it sounds excellent, produces clear sound quality without distortion and that the price is good. They appreciate the small size, saying it fits perfectly in their odd entertainment stand. Customers also say that it's easy to connect and setup. They also appreciate the center speaker.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it sounds excellent, the voice sound is clear, and loud enough to be heard. They also say it's a great little speaker that fixes their sound issues. The speaker is relatively shallow, so it'll fit in a relatively shallow space. Customers also mention that the dialogue is crystal clear and flawless. They appreciate the treble definition is good enough for movie dialog.
"...To me, the sound is rich and full for watching TV and movies. I wanted something to help with dialog, which it seems to...." Read more
"...A lot of how good a center is depends on the source. Well microphoned voices are good. Bad mic or bad post processing of the audio = bad voice...." Read more
"...It is a good speaker. It just didn't work with my JBL.........again, no fault of the Yamaha. It is nice, well constructed and has a good sound." Read more
"Great center channel speaker and great price. We were replacing a larger, boxier one. This does the job! Very pleased." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it produces clear sound quality without distortion. Some say that the speaker is well-performing and has their own tone. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...subjective thing and various brands, while clear sounding and well performing, have their own tonal coloration...." Read more
"...test sound quality the way the other speakers do, and it works just as well with music and it does with home theater video...." Read more
"...The product is good and works better than the Panasonic brand center speaker I replaced it with...." Read more
"...This Made in Malaysia box is solid. Screw terminal connectors are good quality. Fit and finish are CNC precision...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They mention that it is a very nice speaker for the price, works out very well, and has good performance for the money.
"...I don't have anything to compare it to. It seemed reasonably priced and was small enough to fit under TV, which is mounted on a Sanus stand...." Read more
"Great center channel speaker and great price. We were replacing a larger, boxier one. This does the job! Very pleased." Read more
"...But at $100 dont expect audiophile perfection. Its great value for the money." Read more
"...It makes all the difference in the world. Great value and great quality...." Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. They mention that it fits best with their existing audio, has a small enough footprint to not be intrusive, and fits perfectly in their odd entertainment stand. Some say that the speaker is good for a smaller or mid-size room and that it sits nicely in that small area.
"...A big concern for me was the size due to limited space. This fit nicely, the rough dimensions are 12"wide, 5" deep & 4" height." Read more
"...It seemed reasonably priced and was small enough to fit under TV, which is mounted on a Sanus stand...." Read more
"...It is wide, but not too tall or deep, allowing some flexibility in placement...." Read more
"...I chose this speaker mainly because its small size fit best with my existing audio equipment furniture." Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the mounting brackets make installation quick, the unit looks nice, and it's easy to install with banana plugs. They also appreciate the simple, functional design and excellent quality. Customers say that the dialogue is clear and easy to understand, and the wired easily with the supplied wire. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation and say that it completes their 7.2 set up perfectly.
"...This speaker gets the job done. No muss, no fuss." Read more
"...It wired up flawlessly with my Sony amplifier, and produced a very accurate and balaced response that complimented my existing Sony front channel..." Read more
"for the money, you can't beat this speaker, clear sound, and easy to hook up, fit my Yamaha with no problems. i would buy this speaker again" Read more
"...Easily hooked up to the receiver and it sounds excellent. I have had this for a while now and have had no issues at all...." Read more
Customers like the center speaker. They say it's an impressive small center channel that is well centered. Customers also appreciate the sound profile for its size, saying it has a large soundstage. Overall, customers are happy with the center channel, and recommend it to others.
"...It is wide, but not too tall or deep, allowing some flexibility in placement...." Read more
"...it and don't regret at all...this $79.99 guy do awesome job very well centered, nice soundstage....right on the money...Thank you Yamaha...!!!" Read more
"Great center channel for my Yahama receiver. Used it in a large 20x25 room. Went with this size because of my placement constraints...." Read more
"...When you play music the center channel is not sent any input...." Read more
Customers like the power of the speakers. They say it can take a lot of power and volume, and the max watts was good for their receiver. That said, some mention that it complements well and is not overpowered.
"...Also, the max watts was good for the receiver I have. Also a Yamaha.The look of it is fine. The screen cloth is grey but a dark grey...." Read more
"...It sounds pretty good, and I'm happy with my purcahse. It can take alot of power and volume, but its still a sub-100 dollar speaker...." Read more
"...Its power really drops off between 80 and 70 hz...." Read more
"...This one is not too big handles plenty of power...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the surround sound of the speakers. They mention that it completes their surround system perfectly, and is a good addition to their home theater system. They also say that the speaker is amazing for movies and music sound quality is very crisp.
"...use to describe the sound this speaker puts out and it completes my surround system perfectly...." Read more
"This speaker is amazing for movies and music sound quality is very crisp and clear as you can hear in the video. Would definitely buy again" Read more
"Five of these with a subwoofer would make an excellent surround system." Read more
"...This complements well and is not overpowered." Read more
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To me, the sound is rich and full for watching TV and movies. I wanted something to help with dialog, which it seems to. I sometimes still have to replay sections to catch what they are saying, but to be fair, it's usually when they are mumbling or saying something fast. I also give it bonus points for including speaker wires so that I didn't have to worry about getting more!
In a way, I just gave up. This was not as cheap as the better made and better sounding unit I would have preferred but, at least it was clear: this could be hung.
Also, the max watts was good for the receiver I have. Also a Yamaha.
The look of it is fine. The screen cloth is grey but a dark grey. A plastic criss cross mesh is under the screen.
Why they did not make the speaker cover removable is a mystery.
I think the one I got was originally part of a kit that included some other surround speakers and this was a leftover from a box that was broken up. The box it came in was plain and looked like it would be in a larger kit box originally. To some degree, this sales tomfoolery pisses me off. Just TELL us it was from a KIT. You will still sell them AND be honest upfront!
The unit comes with some velcro things probably a lawyer mandated to keep it in a cabinet. They should have included flat (a millimeter or two), low rubber feet BUILT IN. (Not the kind you stick on as the glue inevitably fails in a few years and you have to replace them anyway.)
The cabinet is good quality. It looks and seems like actual wood veneer. But fake veneer can be pretty real looking. Either way, it makes no difference. It looks good and is black.
The sound quality, well, not sure what to say. Center channel is all for dialog on surround sound. If you turn on the center channel option after having no center from the start (like me) on your AV receiver, it does play from this speaker. Voices do come from it and music from the LR front speakers. Some (many) people skip the center. Indeed, I'd get a sub woofer way before you got this (if you need or are missing a woofer). The quality if hard for me to judge. A lot depends on the recording quality. I’ll need to watch a bunch of movies in surround with it to see if it makes a difference. Some movies have dialog SO LOW it is ridiculous. I bought this, in part, to see if it would help.
There is one issue and, it may be deliberate. Human voice highs, like women talking, end with a high pitch at the end. S words in particular. Equally, low lows like deep deep mens voices seem unnatural.
So I trimmed the highs and the lows a tiny bit with the AV receiver EQ on the center channel speaker setting.
I have not yet done the final YPAO set up where the receiver sets all that up - need to move a big couch to right spot. But, the YPAO results are often less than perfect too.
This is a ported speaker. I have mixed feelings about porting in general. It could be the cause of the male voice low lows being unnatural.
If Yamaha made a model like this just a little lower in height, it would fit under many it not most HDTVs on stands. But this one is about .35 inches into the screen area of a Sony Bravia I have. (I’ll end up hanging either the TV or speaker eventually but, Yamaha, you are SO CLOSE! Just make them a little lower…
Update: I've used it for a few years. A lot of how good a center is depends on the source. Well microphoned voices are good. Bad mic or bad post processing of the audio = bad voice. This is a good center speaker from a good company. I raised it one star. If the cover came off and it came with decent feet and it was slightly lower and the included cable was a bit better quality, maybe 5 stars.
If you have some other brand of speakers, I would highly recommend this Yamaha for use as a center. It is a good speaker. It just didn't work with my JBL.........again, no fault of the Yamaha. It is nice, well constructed and has a good sound.
I love that it comes with its own speaker wire that has already been scored at the ends so the buyer can just slip off the plastic coating, twist, and connect to a receiver. (Audiophiles will likely want a smaller gauge/thicker wire, but the included wire is perfect for the average consumer.) Note: this is not a powered speaker. You must have an audio receiver to use it.
The speaker is 4 1/8" high x 13 3/8" wide x 5" deep, including the grill.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann