Yamaha NX-B55 Premium Computer Speakers with Bluetooth,Black
Brand | Yamaha |
Color | Black |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Item Weight | 4.6 Pounds |
About this item
- Bluetooth and mini-jack with auto-mix, play two sources at once
- Convenient front-panel volume control and headphone jack
- Auto standby eliminates need to turn system on and off
- Sharp-looking design with solid build and metal grilles
- Also can be used for TV speakers, smartphones and tablets
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Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 3.3 x 7.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Yamaha Electronics |
ASIN | B00MMMM4US |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | NX-B55 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,684 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers #34,907 in MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 16, 2014 |
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Product Description
Not your ordinary small speaker system, the NX-B55 employs a unique cabinet shape and front-ported design that delivers exceptional frequency response with clear sound fields. A perfect companion for your PC or Mac, these powered speakers also work great with iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
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Customers like the size, quality and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's a compact desktop computer speaker set that produces excellent sound quality, even at high volume. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it outperforms other speakers in its price range. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, and auto turn on. Opinions are mixed on the range.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that they have clear sound, articulation, and bass levels that are good enough without disturbing others. They also say that the speakers produce better sound in a smaller footprint, and are wonderful speakers. Customers also say they play really nice at low volume, and there is no feedback noise. They find them useful for listening to podcasts.
"...These cost more, but produce better sound in a smaller footprint, and manage the standby mode so much better." Read more
"...Instead, the sound naturally tapers off and clarity is retained in the mids and highs...." Read more
"...on my old Creative speakers the day before, I swear it sounds like there is more to hear - everything sounds "richer."..." Read more
"...They sound full at low and moderate levels, and this is likely why they break up at higher volumes, they don't have the cabinet space or extension..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say that they are fantastic, have good mids, highs, and bass, and are of Japanese quality. They also say that the cone materials are exceptional, and there is no flexing to introduce harmonic distortion. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and quality of these speakers.
"...Build quality seems sufficient at this price point. No cheesy cloth speaker grilles and the button + dial both operate smoothly...." Read more
"...These Yamahas were way louder and fuller at every volume...." Read more
"...This feature saves me space, or the trouble of having to use an audio switch...." Read more
"...detail of my favorite Jazz music, Bass is punchy and middle/high is absolutely mind blowing...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's the best PC speakers in this price range, an enjoyable low budget setup, and has respectable performance at this price point. Customers also mention that the speakers have good bass and good high end. Overall, most are happy with the value and recommend the product.
"...All in all an enjoyable low budget setup...." Read more
"...you DON'T YET HAVE A SET for your PC, GET THEM, They're worth every penny!" Read more
"...Maybe a bit pricey, but I was so upset after trying the Creative Labs Gigaworks T20 that I just wanted something I knew I would like...." Read more
"...of speaker- fills whole house with sound fo a bit over $100, pretty amazing value.I have three systems, each with different speakers.1...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that they look good, are attractive, and have a good design feature. They also appreciate the sleek design and the metal grills. Customers also mention that the sound is crisp and clear, with pianos and horns being crisp.
"...Build quality seems sufficient at this price point. No cheesy cloth speaker grilles and the button + dial both operate smoothly...." Read more
"...The vocals are sharp and tight, pianos and horns are crisp. I have them set wide apart on my desk and there's great soundstage to the sound...." Read more
"...They even look pretty sharp! Thanks, @Ark L., for the recommendation!" Read more
"...I'm really happy with this purchase.And the angled design is awesome -- it was something I had wished the Bose speakers could do when I..." Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. For example, they say it's a compact desktop computer speaker with a good base. Customers also say that for their size, the speakers are very good. Some mention that the speakers fit well on top of their desk without taking up too much room, and are perfect for their laptop.
"Great sounding compact speakers for PC...." Read more
"...Great balanced sound, not tinny, has a good base for being so small. Don't take up a lot of room on my already full desk." Read more
"...They're conveniently sized for a compact laptop or desktop layout, and sound infinitely superior to typical $20 or $30 external PC speakers...." Read more
"Keep in mind these are compact desktop computer speakers. They have clear sound and articulation and good when sitting at desk or small area...." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to set up and use. They say the tech implementation is great and the speakers work well with a variety of devices. Some customers also mention that the audio sounds better with an equalizer. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and performance of the speakers.
"...Very easily fixed with an equalizer, though...." Read more
"...I just needed good sound, 2 speaker set that is easy to set and has a 'good enough' sound...." Read more
"Installation is easy, but I had a problem with static on my old speakers, and it continued with these new ones...." Read more
"...Great quality and easy to set up with any configuration...." Read more
Customers like the auto turn on feature of the speakers. They say it works great, is convenient, and manages the standby mode better. Some appreciate that the speakers turn themselves off when not in use.
"...I appreciate that they turn themselves off when not in use. They will automatically turn back on when they notice audio from one of your sources." Read more
"...They feel well built, and the auto-standby feature is nice...." Read more
"...The sound is clear, loud, stereo, and with base. I like the "stand by" so it goes off by itself after not being used...." Read more
"...They do have the (mandated) power saving standby mode, BUT there's a toggle switch on the back that allows you to turn it off!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the range of the speakers. Some mention that they have a great range and clear sound that is everything they wanted, while others say that they lack in the upper range.
"...for a larger room (like for use with a TV in a family room), they're underpowered...." Read more
"...They are very loud for use at my desk and demonstrate a great range of frequencies for their size...." Read more
"...Dull High End. Much less active high end and polish of the Bose...." Read more
"Sounds terrific. A little too much bass and not enough high end. I wish the units had bass and treble control. I especially like the auto on and off...." Read more
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I wish there was a bass and treble knob to adjust because the speakers are definitely tuned for music. So a bit bass-heavy for listening to people talk on youtube/podcasts. I ended up downloading a free EQ app that works fine, so no big deal, but knobs would be better.
Maybe a bit pricey, but I was so upset after trying the Creative Labs Gigaworks T20 that I just wanted something I knew I would like. These cost more, but produce better sound in a smaller footprint, and manage the standby mode so much better.
One caveat... certain bass tones can be over-emphasized, I suppose due to a combination of the speakers’ loudness boost, the bass port, and just their small size. So things like announcers / people with deep voices talking / some low instruments, can sound “box-y” depending on how they were originally recorded. Very easily fixed with an equalizer, though. I use the Equalizer APO and its related Peace UI front end (found on SourceForge.net) to lower a certain range in the bass, and the sound smooths out very well. All in all an enjoyable low budget setup.
UPDATE 7/19/2021 - This review is for the Yamaha NX-50 wired speakers. For some reason it also shows up in the listing for the Yamaha NX-B55 wireless Bluetooth speakers. They may or may not be the same as far as sound quality goes, I have no way of knowing. But it is interesting that, at least as of today, the listing for the NX-50 speakers no longer has Amazon as a seller. The Yamaha website still has info on the NX-50's so maybe it is a (temporary?) supply problem. Anyway, the wired version continues to sound good.
Sound is highly subjective so I won't go into great detail here. What I will say is that despite the single small cone in each enclosure (the top portion is actually just for porting), the sound is quite detailed and doesn't suffer from artificial boosting. While the small cone can't reach very deep, Yamaha doesn't play games like Bose does by running huge ports and internal tubing to produce muddy bass from small speakers. Instead, the sound naturally tapers off and clarity is retained in the mids and highs. If you want speakers that will thump and let you "feel" explosions, go buy a 2.1 system.
Some reviewers complained of distortion at higher volumes. I'm not sure what kind of room they were using these in, and what the source was, but from a Lenovo laptop in an office/small bedroom, these are plenty loud. Perhaps for a larger room (like for use with a TV in a family room), they're underpowered. These are only 7W per channel, so people need to manage their expectations. For near-field listening, meaning desktop/laptop computers, you'll find they're still loud enough even at half power.
I didn't have a chance to test the dual-input mixing. Frankly, I'm not sure what the use case for this is -- possibly if you had some microphones and were doing a live Q&A session?
Build quality seems sufficient at this price point. No cheesy cloth speaker grilles and the button + dial both operate smoothly. Again, for $100, I think the construction is at least as good as the competition. I'm not sure why the speaker-to-speaker connection cable is hard-wired as it sort of limits flexibility / later repair, but this probably won't matter to most people.
I ultimately returned these to get something with larger cones (read: more bass). However, if someone asked me to recommend a speaker for desktop/laptop use that won't break the bank, I would probably suggest these. Yamaha has prioritized a clean and accurate sound over fake bass extension.
These are not huge, the speakers are about 2.5 inches and there's not much bass. So if you're coming from something like a bose or maybe a set of beats headphones you won't get that low end. overall I'm happy with the purchase. Cheers.
Edit: Let these burn in for a couple of days before you make up your mind. They definitely open up after a couple of days. They sounded "harsh" the first couple of hours. After a couple of weeks, they really sound great.