The Complete Package
The NSP436 speaker package gives you the convenience of an all-in-one system with high quality speakers. Not only are these speakers perfectly matched for acoustics and design, but they take advantage of unique technologies that Yamaha originally developed for its high-end speakers. With an amplifier or receiver and a DVD player, you'll enjoy movies with sensational surround sound. What's more, even with their extremely high quality, these speakers are small enough for easy positioning in rooms of any size.
Advanced Design for High Quality Sound
The satellite (main, rear and rear center) speakers have a two-way acoustic suspension design with one coaxial two-way driver plus one full-range driver. The center speaker has the same coaxial two-way driver, and also includes dual cone full-range drivers. All of these speakers are rated at 100 watts maximum output, more than enough for dynamic movie sound. The 120 watt powered subwoofer uses two of Yamaha's unique power-bass technologies: QD-Bass and advanced YST. They combine power and detailed, accurate reproduction in a compact unit. Good bass is more than just pounding, it's important for the full sonic enjoyment of games, music and especially movies.
QD-Bass Technology (Subwoofer)
QD-Bass Technology uses down-firing drivers with square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal directions. The reflective plates (not used in competitor's down-firing subwoofers) negate any effects caused by the floor surface and reduce resonance between sound waves reflected from the floor and the unit. Also, most other systems use circular cones, but by radiating in four directions to avoid the legs of the cabinet, QD-Bass reduces turbulence caused by reflection from the legs. Changing the height of the square pyramid varies the acuostic load, permitting relatively simple high-cut adjustment and improved bandpass properties. The QD-Bass system provides extraordinary power and smooth frequency response from an extremely compact unit. It also allows greater freedom of placement, since the sound radiates with equal effectiveness in all directions.
Advanced YST (Subwoofer)
Yamaha's patented Advanced Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST) generates incredible bass from small speaker enclosures. Advanced YST is the ideal method of combining amplifiers and speakers for maximum performance. This system's advanced negative impedance converters intelligently adjust the negative impedance generation as the speaker moves, creating a hard, rigid cone that prevents deep resonant waves from leaking out of the speaker cone. This means the full power of the waves is forced out through the air port, resulting in clear, powerful bass.
Comparison Specifications
- 100 Watt Maximum Power Handling (Satellites), 120-Watt Powered Subwoofer
- 2-Way Acoustic Suspension Design (Satellite and Center Speakers)
- 120 Watt, 6 1/2" Powered Subwoofer
- Magnetic Shielding on All Speakers
Additional Specifications
- Compact Size with High Sound Quality
- Frequency Response: 30-60,000Hz
- Piano Finish
- Coaxial and Full Range Drivers (Main/Rear/Rear Center)
- Coaxial Plus Dual Full-Range Drivers (Center)
- Advanced YST Subwoofer
- QD-Bass Technology for Extraordinary Power and Smooth Frequency Response
- BASS Function
- Auto Standby with Sensitivity Selector (Subwoofer)
Dimensional Specifications
- 20.3 lbs. (Subwoofer)
- 11" x 12 13/16" x 12 5/8"
Yamaha NS-P436 Warranty Details
2 Years Parts and Labor
