I have spotted some Yamaha NS-690 speakers that appear to be in decent shape. I have a Yamaha CR-1020 receiver to drive them with, but I am am wondering how they stack up to the newer generation of bookshelf speakers with a sub. If I can get the NS-690's bought, I'm guessing I'll have $300-$350 by the time I recap them, touch up the finish and replace the grill cloth. I see a lot of positive comments about the NS-690's and the NS-1000's. Are these older designs going to be able to complete with the likes of a $300 bookshelf speaker and sub?
I'm not looking for wild amounts of SPL, my room is small (12' x 12'). I am looking for a really nice balanced speaker with the capability to throw a good sound stage and image. My musical preference is rock and blues. I currently have Polk Monitor 7's in my system, and they lack in the bass department. If I keep them, I will need to add a sub. Are the NS-690's full range? Because I'm probably aimlessly rambling:
Yamaha NS-690 vs. Polk Monitor 7b. Which do you pick and why?
Yamaha NS-690 vs. modern bookshelf speaker in the $300 range. Which do you pick?
Onebean
I'm not looking for wild amounts of SPL, my room is small (12' x 12'). I am looking for a really nice balanced speaker with the capability to throw a good sound stage and image. My musical preference is rock and blues. I currently have Polk Monitor 7's in my system, and they lack in the bass department. If I keep them, I will need to add a sub. Are the NS-690's full range? Because I'm probably aimlessly rambling:
Yamaha NS-690 vs. Polk Monitor 7b. Which do you pick and why?
Yamaha NS-690 vs. modern bookshelf speaker in the $300 range. Which do you pick?
Onebean