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[@kame5271]

Absolutely love mine, they've removed my doubt before sending a mix out, clients are always happy. Once I reach the point where the vocals have this ' color ' that matches the instruments and the kick/bass are just about to clip it's ready to me, translates great on lower end headphones. Tend to mix for tone rather then getting lost in the technical side.

[@TheChadPad]

You're part of the reason I got some, and I gotta say, I actually just love them. I like their sound, and I'm sure they will sound much better paired with a subwoofer. That's true about the bass boost from sitting them on your desk. I read somewhere that they were meant to be bookshelf speakers, and when this group tested their frequency response, they found that it flattened out when put on the big wooden meter bridge of an old school mixing console

[@TheChadPad]

I'd like to come back to this comment and say, Oh my God, do they sound amazing paired with subwoofers! I have a pair of NS-10s with a left and right sub in between them, and I can't be happier with my setup. These will let me hear the midrange perfectly and the subs will let me hear what's going on in the low bass with modern music. Thanks for the info on these

[@KevinStCroix]

The problem I made on them when I first got them was trying to make things sound good. I realized the point was to let them reveal and sound realistic even if that meant harsh. It was always based on the type of music but they work on every genre really well. You just have to tune your ears first by referencing similar sounding music. All monitors work this way with your brain. The sonic imprint is what goes into memory so if you listen to a reference really well, you will get better and achieving the sound no matter what monitors.

[@brayanrogri2248]

i can make this plugins ? (sorry english)

[@audiofreq]

I believe it was Bob Clearmountain who started the tissue paper over the tweeters.

[@jamesorvis_mixhackers]

Always wondered why people love using em for mixing, explained very well mate thanks!

[@zanesigh7965]

I´ve got some 25 year old Yamaha MSP5s that I have replaced with Adam A7Xs. I plan to still use them as reference monitors. Is it an idea to turn down the bass on them to make them a act more like NS-10s?

[@enochporch]

I can consistently make mixes and masters that translate from my ns-10mX speakers to just about any stereo. I have been using them for 25 years though, so perhaps I could learned any speaker in that time period. I'm used to them and I like them. I have a sub I click in occasionally to check for low end anomalies.

[@RodneyD]

Come on Streak... everyone knows they sound like shit!! The only thing good about the NS-10’s is they force you get it right or else you ears will bleed!!

[@markhunstone2747]

Didn't expect to hear quad 405 mentioned! Very interesting!

[@toonchaerle6821]

exactly! i just fully upgraded mine and was looking for a speaker set to pair them with. Any experience?

[@laorhino9702]

Don’t know anything about studio work but love studio monitors. I have ns-10m studio, urei 809a, jbl 4410 and klipsch heresy in my basement (poor man listening room). Love them all but these past few weeks the ns-10 got more time, just love them with a small sub. So many reviews said they are bad speakers, I guess I’m just weird.

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Back in the day we used to hate when the mix engineer was trying to mix on the ns10s we used to love when we would go to a studio that had Urie 809 or JBL 4312 the ns10s made us moan and groan and complain haha LOL

[@melona3727]

It's 40years old. 1978 release.

[@krisgotstuff1315]

It depends on what version. Normal version came out in '78, but the M Studio version came out in '87 alongside with the M Pro version.

[@johntrevena4280]

U know why... Old skool quality.. Gutted coz mine got robbed and not replaced.. I love paper cone sensitive asa toothache moreso.. Plus gota old skool brittish built vintage valve amp block, so these speakers are the natural partner, coz they tell the truth.. And I miss that in music.... Fat genuine Analogue sound quality like a pedantic audiophile. Only coz it the Truth.. These speakers tell the truth twice!!!

[@hummarstraful]

Cover the tweeter, just mix through the woofer (make sure your instruments are EQ'ed to sound good through the woofer), take the mix to your car. Listen. Your welcome.

[@Mixedbydavey]

Cover it with what?

[@CraddyMusic]

I have a mid range boost on my monitors. Should I enable it to get a similar effect? 🤔

[@colegmr]

did the silver wire make them sound better?

[@ProdbyHarshh]

What’s a good price to buy them in 2024 from ebay?

[@andrehines]

you mentioned in the video that the speakers in the background do a similar thing to the ns10. Could you tell us what speakers those are? thx

[@freeasabird6799]

i’ve got a pioneer elite receiver can i use that to power them from pro tools?

[@zouyia]

It was Bob Clearmountain who was using tissue paper on Ns 10 not George Massenburg....

[@dennislaplant4572]

Lots of engineers use the TP paper including me, for a longer stay !

[@daviddavis2830]

Lots of people did that - joe chicarelli included. Fun fact how I learned this was one night I was setting up for a session for him at EastWest one night and I put console tape over the tweeters because I just glanced at a photo 😬 I was thoroughly made fun of for that one for many years.

[@fisherguitar9071]

Is this mark Knopfler in his younger days?

[@VST2323]

I bought some ns10 does the cla 10 amps do the job correctly.. and how do you connect it with audio interface how does it work

[@Sirius3322]

Cla 10s are great, got some to replace my older Adam F7s

[@krisgotstuff1315]

Could you PLEASE do a review of the Sennheiser HD820 headphones? Would love to hear your thoughts on them and if they are worth the extra money compared to the hd800s. 😊 ...oh..and also a review on the CLA10A (active versions of the allready reviewed cla10 you did a while back).

[@gerrydaly5409]

Can anyone recommend a budget power amp in 2023 for the NS10's? Something that doesn't cost more than the actual monitors themselves

[@Fvivanco88]

What budget friendly ($500 or less) amp do you recommend to use for these for smaller studios?

[@audiomez]

Crown

[@maxfritz1016]

Would love to see a comparison prism sound vs. DAD AX32 converters. Any chance to get your opinion on that?

[@DHOBSESSIONS]

i've been using my ns10's with a sub for the past 15 years....i did try other speakers but the ns10 knocked all of them out

[@chriswillis6747]

Did the silver wiring upgrade help?

[@bluematrix5001]

any speaker you learn well is as good as an NS-10

[@russellharris9674]

I'll stick with my Event 20/20's I've been trusting for 24 years. I also have krk5's and Presonus Eris 3.5 for that limited frequency response like a auratone or ns10's. Ath-m50, Ath-m40x and MDR-7506 headphones. I'm good. I have already learned them. Also CLA NX studio emulation which includes ns10's plus sub, mains and a boom box from Chris Lord Alge.

[@russellharris9674]

Would I like a pair in my studio? Yes, but not at $1000 for a powered set.

[@bartnettle]

The real story of NS10s were their original use as a reference speaker to hear and adjust a mix done on the state of the art Bose speakers. In those days most home stereos had book shelf speakers at the very least. You had your clock radio mono speaker and NS10s for how the mix would sound on a consumer speaker. Someone saw the NS10s being used for this purpose and thought they were used for mixing on and the rumors spread where Project Studios could have something used in a big studio. They were used to check a mix on, not do the whole ruddy thing on. LOL. Nowadays you need a phone speaker for mono and earbuds to check a mix on. What would you think if Studios were mixing on a car sound system because someone checked a mix on one in the car? What if it was setup in the studio?

[@64akon]

No one mix on Bose they are not professional

[@GuyNoirPrivateEye875]

earbuds for mix checking all the way, I have some of the newer yamaha monitors, but the mix only starts to sound good when I use a pair of 30 dollar jbl earbuds I got two years ago. Maybe thats because I listen to all my music on those...

[@Dr_Beat]

Yeah they did mix on "car speakers" the Auratone 5C's

[@jermaineflowers1538]

What amplifier is suitable for these?

[@NachoMartyMeyer]

Bryston 4B

[@NachoMartyMeyer]

I use them with a Crown D150A and it's also an excellent combination, i'm very satisfied

[@sebastianciho]

Ns10 video and my eyes keep jumping to the kii monitors on the backs ! :)

[@JohnyLondon]

The joy is in the mid range. Mind you, these really kill my ears nowadays.

[@MarkHues]

I see that studiospares have updated their "version" SN10 mk2 - anyone compared them? £150 a pair - I just want to know if they do the midrange thing but I don't have access to NS10's.

[@audiomez]

Crown

[@digitalmaximus]

Please review Dynaudio Acoustics LYD 48 - 3-Way Nearfield Speaker.

[@jobimboy]

what studio monitors is close to ns10s?

[@BASSLINEPFP]

Check out Yamaha NS 615. And Yamaha NS 635. They are much cheaper and the sound is the same. Basically mid range speakers. I ve checked all of them including NS 10M studio. You can barely tell the difference. 615s have the same size of cabinet and have the same speakers. 635s have bigger cabinet and the woofer is slightly bigger, but the difference is very very subtle. A little more mid lows , that's all.

[@mjklein]

And then we figured out the tissue paper attenuators cause comb filtering....

[@Platnumbaby]

Got my pair

[@the_newvoice]

Tweaked a crossover? I think it's no point to make them "bi-amped" cause the whole idea is to hear glued midrange.

[@ProfessorMusic1VEVO]

my ns10m is my baby

[@MediaMusik777]

VTC ( variable tissue control )

[@damiandoucette]

"because I'm mental and thought it would make them sound better"... And did it?

[@reprobite]

No, cable has no effect - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq6pWahdrN0abM

[@icysasakimusic]

Dominic cables does sound different, don’t trust only the null test , Just use your ears and choose the best sounding one

[@reprobite]

@@icysasakimusic I use vanne damme cable for most and neutrik connectors because they are reliable. The only time a cable sounds different is if its faulty with a loose connection or interference etc. Still don't buy the cheapest, but get a reliable cable, no need for crazy prices. I will say though the speakers themselves, and the placement make a MASSIVE difference to the sound, way more than the converters or the cables ever could.

[@icysasakimusic]

Dominic I agree. Don’t need a 30k usd cable for sure ... actually I tested a 30k cables comparing to a solid copper 5usd cable. And. Guess what. I like the 5usd cable better. U just need to test and hear. In a A/B blind test. I do tried Van dame too.. and I like neutrik nickel xlr.. sounds better than gold plated... just my 2cents

[@reprobite]

Agreed, solid connections like neutrik and decent quality while still fairly priced cable, not bargain junk is all you need.

[@icysasakimusic]

Ns-10 = 7db peak at 1khz ish

[@sonnioffice6439]

1.5

[@ChrisBessy]

@@sonnioffice6439 yes the pic is more between 1,5 and 2kHz.... and the HS7 around 850Hz.

[@LoaiHaleem]

I wish to have a pair of them. 😑

[@joantorruella4891]

YAaaaas

[@iqi616]

Never got along with them myself. I prefer 1-way cube speakers. Nice explanation though.

[@jonathanvenegas7543]

Did I hear you you say sound masters as in sound masters recording school? That’s where I went

[@Streaky_com]

No the Soundmasters mastering studio in london

[@Subeffulgent]

They sound like crap bottom line if you can make crap sound like not crap then you're doing something right

[@RichardFriendartist]

hhahaha. Love this comment.

[@timdorney3906]

Vile things, never liked em. You post more often than Christian Henson these days :)

[@zonasound]

Yet many of your favorite records have been mixed and or mastered on them. To each his or her own

[@voxyp]

well that wasn't sponsored !

[@Streaky_com]

Voxy P hahaha by who Yamaha?

[@voxyp]

@@Streaky_com 😂🤣

[@fatcabin]

h e y