Yamaha ns 670 or pioneer cs 99a?

[jdog69]

Just wondering which speakers sound better? I have a sx 780 pioneer reciever that's 45 w but some say it's more than that. I listen to all kinds of music just wondering cause I've heard bad things about the cs 99a

 

[crazy-in-az]

Honestly, it's up to you. Many would agree that the Pioneer's would do well with loud rock music, mostly because they lack the lower bass punch, and can sound a little thin at low volumes.

The Yamaha's are in a class of their own. While not the top of the line for that series, they produce a clean, flat sound with good detail. They too can seem a little bass shy.

Can you listen to them before you buy?

 

[jdog69]

Honestly, it's up to you. Many would agree that the Pioneer's would do well with loud rock music, mostly because they lack the lower bass punch, and can sound a little thin at low volumes.

The Yamaha's are in a class of their own. While not the top of the line for that series, they produce a clean, flat sound with good detail. They too can seem a little bass shy.

Can you listen to them before you buy?

Not really. It's 2 different people selling and price is the same for either. I actually just realized the pioneers have different mids than what they're supposed to have. So now those are pretty much off the table now cause replacements for those are 60-100$ a piece for working ones.

 

[JSanders2056]

I bought some NS-670's about 10 months ago for my son and his wife. After listening to them I kept them until last week when I found a pair of NS-1000M's. I made him promise to never sell them while I was still on this planet. I thought they were pretty good. No lacking in the bass department, at least in a small listening space with an HK 730 powering them. Just a really nice all around speaker

 

[E2]

As a long time (Haven't used them in a couple years) NS 1000 owner I can vouch for Yamaha's slightly lesser offerings. They were always undervalued, and underrated. Merrylander ran a few pairs and they were impressive.

 

[gizzyman47]

I have the ns-670's, ns-690's and the ns-1000m's. All great speakers! While I prefer my 1000m's, my next choice would be the ns-690's. Defiantly underrated.

 

[avionic]

Biased opinion.

 

[jdog69]

I bought some NS-670's about 10 months ago for my son and his wife. After listening to them I kept them until last week when I found a pair of NS-1000M's. I made him promise to never sell them while I was still on this planet. I thought they were pretty good. No lacking in the bass department, at least in a small listening space with an HK 730 powering them. Just a really nice all around speaker

The guy that has them wants 350$. Is that reasonable to what you paid?

 

[JSanders2056]

I paid 250, from a local AK'er, so may have gotten the "good guy" discount. I would say that they are worth 350, but should be in good shape for that. Seems like I saw them going for around 350-500 on the bay recently

edit-Just checked the auction site. Man, prices have gone up!
Let us know if you buy them and what you think.

 

[jdog69]

I paid 250, from a local AK'er, so may have gotten the "good guy" discount. I would say that they are worth 350, but should be in good shape for that. Seems like I saw them going for around 350-500 on the bay recently

They are in good shape. Only thing is they look to be mismatched as one looks to be a little lighter in color. Maybe one was in the sun? . All drivers work but I think your right for 350 they should be matching.

 

[JSanders2056]

Sound always counts more to me than presentability. Veneers can be fixed

 

[jdog69]

Sound always counts more to me than presentability. Veneers can be fixed

For sure. They can always be sanded down and re-stained. I'm gonna try to get him to 300 since I have to do that. In the meantime I just walked across my street cause they were having a garage sale and I just picked up some polk rt2000i speakers for 20$ and they sound great. That's the prices I like