As a long time NS-10m user, I'd like to add that the transient response of the yams is really really good, another reason why they became so popular... Thanks for the video mate. 😊

@JamesArterMusic

8 ай бұрын

Very much agree there! Thanks for watching and for the comment. Keep on enjoying the yams!

Behringer makes a reference amp that is surprisingly good, I think it’s called the A500? I had the Yamaha amp that was recommended and used it with my NS10Ms for quite a while. I didn’t realize how much of a part the amp plays with these near fields. They want POWER. My Yamaha amp was cranked at 100w. Not good. These babies want 200w or more. Yes, you will blow them so DO NOT crank them. You don’t need to, that’s not what they are for. Prepare to replace your tweeters if you do. The Behringer amp with its outputs 3/4 turned up sounds WAY better than the Yamaha amp turned up all the way.

@JamesArterMusic

Ай бұрын

That’s interesting to hear! And good to know a cheap amp did a good job. Yep, it’s definitely interesting seeing how the amp can affect the sound so much, and an important thing to know. Thanks for watching!

Great vid James

@JamesArterMusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Cheers for watching 🙂

Great video lad! Thanks so much!

@JamesArterMusic

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

good stuff, thank you

@JamesArterMusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I still have and use my NS-10M Studio's I bought back in 1992 powered by an Alesis RA-100 amp I bought at the same time. Why do I hang on to them? The mixes Bob Clearmountain made in the 80s, such as Roxy Music's Avalon, still sound better than most albums made these days.

@JamesArterMusic

2 ай бұрын

Nice - you’ve had those a long time! Are you happy with the amp? Ever tried a different one? Absolutely, his mixes - and that one in particular - are still incredible!

Well made Video. This was what I was looking for! Looking for some NS10s since a few month.

@JamesArterMusic

11 ай бұрын

Fantastic - glad it was helpful! Have you found some yet? And which amp were you going for?

@Stahlengelmusic

11 ай бұрын

@@JamesArterMusic I wasn´t realy shure if the speaker is the right choice for me but after your video and your great explanation I will buy a pair soon. I will start with a yama p2500s because its just sitting here.

@JamesArterMusic

11 ай бұрын

@@Stahlengelmusic good plan. As mentioned in the video, I started with a Yamaha p3500 and it was good. Really allowed me to get to know the speakers and their benefits. It might take a little while to get into them but when you get them, let me know how you get on!

Thank you..

Nice video on the key points of why anyone still uses bookshelf speakers from the 80's lol. I got to the section where you discuss your mixing process and I have the exact same speaker set up as you haha. 8341's (with 2 Genelec subs)and my NS10's for the mid-range magnifying glass. Great combo. I would love to upgrade to the genelec one's eventually...

@JamesArterMusic

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it interesting. pleased to hear you've got a similar setup, it really does work! Although, the 8341's are The Ones. Or do you mean you have the 8340's? Either way, Genelec and NS10's are a great combo!

@WoodandSteel

8 ай бұрын

Mixed on them for 10 years, no complaits, says something I would think.

Nice video ❤❤.... Please make a comparison video among Yamaha NS10, Avanton CLA 10 (Passive or active) and Avanton Gauss 7....

@JamesArterMusic

3 ай бұрын

That would be great. If I could get my hands on them I’d do it!

With some sarcasm, it's maybe more about color than sound. It's not the only midrange box out there, but this one people recognise instantly. People simply buy what they see multiple others are using.

@JamesArterMusic

5 ай бұрын

There are certainly others. And this video is about the importance of nailing the midrange as much as it is about praising these speakers. I had Avantones for years and really liked them. They do a similar job. However, when I got NS10s, I connected with them far more and gave me something the Avantones didn’t have. It’s whatever works for you really, isn’t it? But yes, they’re also very well recognised and have a strong history. Thanks for watching and for the comments!

I have owned NS-10s for many years now. I also own ATCs. To me, the NS-10s still really hide a ton of information that you can’t hear unless you’re on higher-spec monitors. Not saying you can’t get great mixes on them, but I personally think they aren’t as “magical” as everyone makes them out to be. Since purchasing the ATCs, the NS-10s really don’t see a ton of use anymore.

@JamesArterMusic

4 ай бұрын

ATCs are lovely! Totally hear ya. I don’t consider them magical either really, but it’s more about the point of focussing on the mid range really and ensuring that is right. The NS10s just help to hone in on it. My genelecs are way more detailed and that’s where my main decisions are made. That’s where all the real work is done. NS10s just help to get a mix in a good place very quickly, especially if it’s cluttered.

@matthewblue7839

3 ай бұрын

If you spend , what 4-500% more money, anything should sound better:) You are kind of obscuring the argument for ns10’s which is that if you can get your mix sounding good, it will likely translate well. No one , ever said, they are an high end detailed monitor .

I had a pair of NS10m's for years. But unfortunately, long story, I lost them. And yes, if you get a good mix on these bad boys, it'll usually sound good anywhere. And when I now send out new music, it is under STRICT instructions to never use phone/laptop etc speakers. Headphones or decent system only. 😊😊

@JamesArterMusic

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha, for sure. Please don’t judge the mix only from a listen on your iPhone! Shame to hear you lost them. Maybe you’ll get a pair back again one day!

i would think having a sub to switch on and off to check on the low end would be key

@JamesArterMusic

2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely useful to have a sub! Not everyone with NS10s will use a sub though, as a different set of speakers will be used to check the low end

Hello James can i use a normal Yamaha Ampiler and druwmer Controller and mono button for NS10?

@JamesArterMusic

3 ай бұрын

By ‘normal Yamaha amplifier’, which one do you mean? I used to use a Yamaha amp. And yes, I’d say all monitor controllers would be fine!

Been Using a Naim Nap 110 on mine for years...

@JamesArterMusic

7 ай бұрын

And how you getting on with that - loving it?

CLA use sub with ns10 🙂

@JamesArterMusic

6 ай бұрын

Yep!

Hello James, thanks for sharing your experience with the NS10's. I have just bought a pair of NS10m Studios and am now looking for an amplifier. The Quad 306 looks super interesting. I just have a question regarding the output connections for the speakers. How do you connect them? The outputs on the 306 look unfamiliar to me. Do you use normal wire speaker cables for it? Thanks! 🙂

@JamesArterMusic

6 ай бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for watching. Nice one, pleased to hear you’re checking out the Quad 306. For the connections; yes, it’s speaker wire but to get it into the Quad you’ll need to put Banana Plugs on the end. They’re very readily available but give me a shout if you can’t find any. Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy!

@marquezvanroeschen5340

6 ай бұрын

@@JamesArterMusic Gotcha! Thanks :) And one more question. How did you set up your Subwoofer? (I doubt that you've plugged it into Quad 306: right?)

@JamesArterMusic

6 ай бұрын

@@marquezvanroeschen5340if you have a monitor controller with a dedicated sub output, you can use that. If not - and how I’ve done it here - is that you send the audio signal into the sub first and then the sun will have an output to connect that to your Quad. This way, the sub takes care of the crossover (mine you can choose between 80-120hz), and sends the rest of the signal to the amp. Does that make sense?

@marquezvanroeschen5340

6 ай бұрын

@@JamesArterMusic thank you, sir! Makes total sense! ☺

@JamesArterMusic

6 ай бұрын

@@marquezvanroeschen5340 no worries, glad I could help! 🙂 Let me know how you get on with the Quad!

what sub are you rocking bro ?

@JamesArterMusic

8 ай бұрын

Nothing too fancy, an Adam T10s. Affordable and good quality, works well with the NS10s!

@BOODA575

8 ай бұрын

@@JamesArterMusic thanks man