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Yamaha NX-U10 USB Powered Stereo Speaker

by Tom Andry last modified September 20, 2007 07:39
Yamaha NX-U10 USB Powered Stereo Speaker

Yamaha NX-U10

Summary

  • Product Name: NX-U10
  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStar
  • Review Date: September 13, 2007
  • MSRP: $179.99
Specifications

Amplifier Section

Input Terminal (Digital): USB port

Input Terminal (Analog): Stereo L/R: 3.5mm stereo mini jack

Output Power (Max. Instantaneous):  Total 20 W - 10 W x 2 (1 kHz, 10% THD)

Speaker Section

Speaker Type: Yamaha SR-Bass technology, stereo

Frequency Response: 90 Hz - 20 kHz

USB Section

Computer: Computer with USB port

OS: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98SE, Mac OS 9.1 or later, OS X 10.0 or later

Dimensions: (W x H x D) 248 x 100 x 33 mm; 9-3/4” x 3-15/16” x 1-5/16”

Weight: 0.5 kg; 1.1 lbs.

Supplied Accessories: USB/AC adapter, USB cable (1m), battery holder, carrying case, 3.5mm stereo mini cable (0.5m) and non-skid pad (x 2pcs)


Pros

  • Small, light, and portable
  • Sound Quality light years above your built-in speakers
  • Three ways to power/two ways to stream music
  • Surprising stereo image given size

Cons

  • Price
  • Midrange recessed

Introduction

When I first spied the NX-U10 USB powered speaker system at CES, I was pretty impressed. A portable speaker system that can be powered by the wall, batteries, OR USB? That's a pretty nifty idea. The NX-U10 may not be the ultimate in high fidelity playback but it has a lot going for it - the portability is outstanding, the aesthetics are fantastic, and the performance is above my expectations. For the person on the go that wants a break from headphones or just wants to share their music with someone else, the NX-U10 fits the bill nicely.
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