Yamaha NS-1000M ...
- Thread starter Chip - HP
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freddyfender
Uma ma-ma
Bought a pair of the baby-brother NS-500's back in the 70's, still use 'em. The 1000's are the mack-daddies, tho. Rock on!:guitar:
morksbeanbag
Alarmingly Handsome Chap
Anyone seen these before?
Really nicely modded NS-1000M's from http://www.robinkikaku.co.jp/
Looks like he's rounded the vertical edges, given a deep opaque finish to them and also anodized and even gold plated the driver chassis and bolts. They've also got thick plates instead of stickers on the fronts.
Really beautiful work.
Really nicely modded NS-1000M's from http://www.robinkikaku.co.jp/
Looks like he's rounded the vertical edges, given a deep opaque finish to them and also anodized and even gold plated the driver chassis and bolts. They've also got thick plates instead of stickers on the fronts.
Really beautiful work.
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I only wish my restoration work came even close! Best I could do was wrap some black ash vinyl over mine and re-wiring the stock cables inside the cabinets.
Originally, I wanted to do a black piano finish, but I couldn't sand the primer flat enough to get a clean base to paint over. So I ended up cutting corners and using vinyl wraps instead.
Originally, I wanted to do a black piano finish, but I couldn't sand the primer flat enough to get a clean base to paint over. So I ended up cutting corners and using vinyl wraps instead.
You can't sand some wood varieties (oak, for instance) good enough to put piano black on. You have to use a filler/sealer. Just shake well and apply and sand. May take a few coats, but soon will be in good shape for a piano black finish. I especially like those 'red' speakers. Very nice.
Also, note those stock Yamaha stands on the first set shown. Eventually I will get around to having some made. Once I do, I'll let everyone know what the cost is if you want a set.
Ben - you can now remove the '(just need tweeters)' from the NS-1000M in your signature. :thmbsp:
Chip - What do you think of your SS-M7 speakers?
merrylander
AK Member
Chip, check out Parts Express, they sell three sizes of those grill cover plastic holders, you should be able to find a size that will fit in the existing holes and replace the old ones.
I haven't listen to them (he says sheepishly) ... so many speakers ... so little time ...
Thanks ... that's good news ... BTW I recently picked up a pair of NS-670s in excellent condition (they had been stored in their original boxes) ... they are not quite NS-1000s but they sound very good ...
merrylander
AK Member
I'm quite happy with my NS-670s and the CR-1000 driving them.
Chip - I'll be down your way on July 12. I could pick them up and bring them back here and listen for you. Just let me know a good time........
Chip - I'll be down your way on July 12. I could pick them up and bring them back here and listen for you. Just let me know a good time........
Such a generous offer ... I think that I will hold onto the speakers ... at least for now ... but would be happy to buy you a beer if you are going to be around long enough ...
You get around ... I was about to pul the trigger on that Indianapolis BIN Yamaha receiver (CR-2040) ... when it was gone ...
Sounds good. Can never have to many free beers.:thmbsp: And, I'll be happy to bring the CR-2040 in and hook it up. Am delivering to Burleson, so can stop by on my down. I'll shoot you a PM.
centaurus3200
Well-Known Member
those speakers in that japanese site are HAWT!
i'm happy keeping mine stock because they are so clean, but that's some nice work they do for about $1,450/pair USD.
is there anything special about the matching yamaha stands? i like my british AVF adjustable metal stands i currently have my NS-1000M on.
got the new woofers. exactly what i wanted. brand new with the later revised magnet structure. i'll hopefully have them in this wekend.
my friend has been rockin' his NS-1000M lately with a pair of antique electronic supply 845 single ended tube amps. about 19wpc. sound very, very nice at moderate listening levels.
he mainly uses McIntosh MC75 tube monoblocks with the yammies, but is just trying some different stuff out.
see ya,
Robby
i'm happy keeping mine stock because they are so clean, but that's some nice work they do for about $1,450/pair USD.
is there anything special about the matching yamaha stands? i like my british AVF adjustable metal stands i currently have my NS-1000M on.
got the new woofers. exactly what i wanted. brand new with the later revised magnet structure. i'll hopefully have them in this wekend.
my friend has been rockin' his NS-1000M lately with a pair of antique electronic supply 845 single ended tube amps. about 19wpc. sound very, very nice at moderate listening levels.
he mainly uses McIntosh MC75 tube monoblocks with the yammies, but is just trying some different stuff out.
see ya,
Robby
I am happy to say I just joined the NS-1000M owner's club. I picked up a beautiful pair last weekend and have them hooked to my Pioneer Elite A-71 amp. Wow! now I see what everyone means about these speakers in the various threads I have read. Only problem is one tweeter is not performing up to par. Very low output and degraded sound. Probably toasted so I bought a NOS one on ebay to replace it. Hated to spend extra $ but to make it match the good one will be worth it. Looking forward to many more hours with these! I don't think I'll be scouring the sites for speakers anymore.
centaurus3200
Well-Known Member
how much did you pay for the tweeter?
i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the ones on ebay are a rip-off.
check this place out. i just bought two NS-1000M woofers (with revised magent structures) for $284 delivered!
http://www.partstore.com/PartSearch.aspx?PartNumber=JA051300&x=0&y=0
see ya,
Robby
i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the ones on ebay are a rip-off.
check this place out. i just bought two NS-1000M woofers (with revised magent structures) for $284 delivered!
http://www.partstore.com/PartSearch.aspx?PartNumber=JA051300&x=0&y=0
see ya,
Robby