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"These are the best small speakers I have found for under $1000. "
(firebirdTN, audioreview.com)
   "NSM Model 5 ... shoots images in the room like a laser and beats out just about any speakers in this regard."
(From Soundstage.com  review of CHS-2/W-2 Loudspeaker System)

"... the smallest speaker I know of which can easily be paired with a subwoofer without having to set the crossover to the sub so high in frequency as to make placement problematic." (From forum.ecoustics.com)

 "Once I installed the NSMs (in basically the exact same location as my Quintets were), it sounded absolutely AMAZING. Not only are movies OUTSTANDING, but music is VERY VERY VERY GOOD as well. ...Anyway, I am EXTREMELY pleased with the results. Actually, I do not think...I take that back...I KNOW I could NOT have found a better speaker for the size or price of the Model 5s."
"The NSM 5s are for people who need and love their music."
"The NSM 5s are the product of a company that makes small speakers because they know how to build them right....in a suitably sized room, the NSM's will give you all the output that your room (and your amplifier) can handle."
(Ultralinear.net 2005 review)

 
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"...they seemed to image like a hologram."
(Soundstage.com)
 

 These speakers actually "blend" with my sub so well, it is down right spooky.

"The only speaker I could find that could cast a more rock-solid center image is the utterly minuscule, stupidly-good-at-the-price, ... NSM Model 5, which shoots images in the room like a laser and beats out just about any speakers in this regard. The little NSM presents center-placed vocal images as if they are right THERE, like a softball hovering in the air. It's almost eerie and, no doubt, the Model 5's fit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand size helps."
(From Soundstage.com 1999 review of CHS-2/W-2 Loudspeaker System)

 The New Model 5 (satin black)
Time coherent high end minimonitor, for music and theater.
     
Now Perfectly Time Coherent
$247.50 each
"Their ability to unravel detail, particularly through the midrange, is excellent and easily on par with speakers that cost $1000 or more."

"I found out quickly that thee Model 5s can do extremely impressive bass for its size..."

"...the drums, guitar and vocals all had body and size, proof to me that image size does not necessarily correlate with speaker size."

"..vocals were cast so rock-solid in the center that I placed it among the best I've heard at any price."

"I was left shaking my heat at the fact that such big sound came from such little boxes."

"...they were shocking in their ability to fill
my moderately sized 12' by 16' room with sound..."
(Soundstage.com)
 

 Single satin black Model 5 with black grill
$247.50 each (free shipping)

 
 

 1 pair satin black Model 5 with black grills
$495 each (free shipping)
 

"These are THE BEST SMALL speakers I have found for under $1000."

"... the reviewer said "These are the smallest speakers I am aware of that will blend with a quality subwoofer at a normal crossover frequency. Be wary of any satellite speaker that requires a crossover setting higher than 80Hz because you will very limited in subwoofer placement options (near the front speakers), or you will be forced to listen to the sub as a separate enclosure by itself."

"I know could not have found a better speaker for the size or price of the Model 5s. These speakers actually "blend" with my sub so well, it is down right spooky. Now when I play material, I hear the deep bass from my sub, but my brain tells me its coming from the Model 5s! Its eerie!!! The blend is SEAMLESS!"

"Strengths: Very high quality sound. Not bright, not laid back, but just right.
Good bass for their size. I cound NOT FIND another speaker this size that will extend deep enough into the bass region to "blend" with a quality subwoofer at a normal crossover frequency. Imaging is really really good. Its difficult to "localize" the speakers. This is really helpful when watching movies, as the sound seems to "envelop" you, not just seems to eminate from the individual enclosures.
Small, Lightweight (7 lbs). I have them wall mounted to 3/8" sheetrock using Omnimounts and "EZ-Anchors" (Didn't have to worry about hitting a stud)."
Alan, www.audioreview.com, 2007


"...exudes thoughtful design and craftsmanship."

"...the Model 5s have an easy and expansive sound."

"...the NSM M5s are about as spatially precise as can be achieved."
(Ultralinear.net 2005 review)

I own the 5s's and would say they are a very good value and they do produce intrinsically musical sounds. They disappear completely and produce a wide, deep stage full of musicians with a near three dimensional presence. By themself they produce music above 100Hz which will hold your attention and provide many important clues as to the artist's intent. Below 100Hz they can surprise you with their extension and power. They are the smallest speaker I know of which can easily be paired with a subwoofer without having to set the crossover to the sub so high in frequency as to make placement problematic. Beware of any satellite speaker system which requires a sub setting higher than 80Hz as you will be forced to either place the sub in very restricted locations or listen to the sub as a separate enclosure apart from the satellites. This usualy defeats the purpose of buying a small satellite system, when you get tied down to placement and/or quality of sound issues. Give the NSM's a try. While not a single driver design, their approach to point source operation makes for a more interesting presentation than many larger enclosures can provide.
forum.ecoustics.com

The Model 5 is perfectly time coherent. The group delay between the woofer and tweeter is 1/100 of a millisecond!

Read new review of the Model 5, theater and music system on audioreview.com.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions:
5.5 X 8 X 6 (W x H x D)
Frequency Response: 65Hz-20kHz,+/- 3dB
-6dB referenced to 1kHz: 58Hz.
Sensitivity:
85dB 1/watt/m
Rated Impedance: 8 ohms
Cabinet construction:
half inch MDF
Finish: satin black lacquer
Weight: 7 pounds each
Recommended amplifier:
25-150 watts
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magnetically shielded
Time Coherent
Point Source
Design:
time-aligned, two-way, first-order, point source, acoustic suspension
Drivers: 1 inch soft dome, ferro-cooled tweeter, 4.5 inch carbon fiber full-range driver
Crossovers: 18 AWG laminated copper inductor, polypropeline capacitor, non-inductive wire wound resistor, multi-strand copper to tweeter, inductor is wired directly between full-range driver and terminal.
Cabinet: acoustic suspension
Connectors: gold plated five-way binding posts
10-year limited warranty

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