The Natural Sound NS17 ranks #127 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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#127 Natural Sound NS17: $2,300 per pair Aoshida Audio eBay
Pros: A Chinese two-way with a 6.5” solid wood diaphragm woofer and a 1” silk dome tweeter, in a heavy cabinet. Sensitivity is 87dB. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 4.87 that reaches 6.75 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.42 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 60.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is less even (0.55 average deviation). It is sold mainly through importers such as Aoshida Audio. Bass reaches 60.1Hz (-3dB) and about 36Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Jeff Bagby Mandolin DIY - $2000 cheaper, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Focal Aria Evo X N°1 - $98 more, 2.5Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 35.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 6.5” solid wood woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.87 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.75 |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) each |
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