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  1. P

    Yamaha NS-690 mkI rebuild

    Hello everyone! I'm not really posting here too much, but I've been reading audiokarma for years now. Last year, just before covid, I've moved to Australia and I'm starting to buy some components to build a new sound system. While going through ads in the internet the Yamaha NS-690 cought my...
    • Pjetrek
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    • ns-690 speakers yamaha
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. DahaiTX

    Restoring NS-690s

    Greetings all, New to the Hi-Fi world, I just picked up a pair of NS-690s Friday evening for $165 knowingly they have some problems but I'd like to fix them up and restoring them back to their glory. Here I'd like to share my experience and hoping to learn more about these speakers along the...
  3. rode2rouen

    Infinity RSb vs Yamaha NS-690

    I currently have a pair of Infinity RSb speakers which are being powered by my Yamaha CR-620 (a Yamaha CR-1020 is on deck), and they sound awesome. I was told of a pair of Yamaha NS-690 speakers (needing woofers refoamed) for relatively cheep. Has anyone done an A/B comparison of the RSb's with...
    • rode2rouen
    • Thread
    • comparison infinity ns-690 rsb speakers yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. G

    Klipsch heritage vs. vintage Yamaha

    I am totally satisfied with my NS-690 MkII. They are an excellent speaker set and I love them. However I have been getting interested in old Klipsch. A lot of people praise their horn sound and they've got me wondering. I really want to hear a set. Given european prices, Cornwalls are a bit...
    • gouzosara
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    • forte klipsch ns-690 yamaha
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. gouzos

    Yamaha NS-690 MkII vs. Klipschorn

    I have the following dilemma: I have a set of NS-690 MkII, with which I am quite happy. There is however a pair of Klipschorns in very good state on offer almost locally and at a very good price (for european standards). I am very tempted. Any views? I should mention that my current room is...
    • gouzos
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    • klipschorn ns-690 yamaha
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. J

    Yamaha NS-690's with one bad woofer - worth the asking price?

    I can buy a set of NS-690's for 100.00, one speaker has a bad woofer. Magnet issue. Cabinets are suppose to be in great shape. Can I find a woofer and is the price right for the money I have to put into a woofer.
    • JoeMt
    • Thread
    • bad yamaha ns-690 woofer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
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