Purchasing NS-10s... what to look out for?

p0llen_p0ny · 29th December 2007, 07:43 AM

I've finally decided to get myself a pair of NS-10 monitors and I was just wondering if there was anything I should look out for. (serial number ranges, fakes, etc.)

I'd also be interested in hearing about any "hidden gems" anyone might have come across.

PS: Could someone tell me the difference between the NS-10M and NS-10T?

NS10Fan · 29th December 2007, 09:24 AM

I think the most important thing to look out for is to not pay too much for them. Put a cap at $500 for a pair. My "hidden gems" were the spare ns10s I bought off a speaker shop in FL that was clearing house. $75 for the mint pair.

superburtm · 29th December 2007, 09:50 AM

I would never pay more than 200.00 for NS10's..so many better options out there these days

deve · 29th December 2007, 10:03 AM

I would look for blown and rewired drivers and tweeters. it happened to me, two speakers had totally different high end response. The best way to test them is to AB them with a pair you absolutely know that are working properly. I have a lot of friends with NS10's so it wasn't a problem. These things are so nice. Very rock'n roll. Philip Newell has a section on these in his book explaining why they were and still are so popular and how to get the best out of them.
Good luck

p0llen_p0ny · 29th December 2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superburtm

I would never pay more than 200.00 for NS10's..so many better options out there these days

what are they? i heard Paradigm mini monitors were quite nice.

superburtm · 29th December 2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0llen_p0ny

what are they? i heard Paradigm mini monitors were quite nice.

I am totally into the new JBL LSR series speakers..great bang for the buck..I was forced to work on NS 10s recently, it was not a pleasing experience..if you are looking for a speaker with no bottom and no top I dunno but geese paying $500 for a pair of NS 10's is just plain wrong in my eyes

p0llen_p0ny · 29th December 2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deve

I would look for blown and rewired drivers and tweeters. it happened to me, two speakers had totally different high end response. The best way to test them is to AB them with a pair you absolutely know that are working properly. I have a lot of friends with NS10's so it wasn't a problem. These things are so nice. Very rock'n roll. Philip Newell has a section on these in his book explaining why they were and still are so popular and how to get the best out of them.
Good luck

very rock n' roll. that's all i wanted to hear. thanks!

i have no interest in flatness or accuracy whatsoever. i have a feeling these will be right up my alley.

superburtm · 29th December 2007, 11:39 AM

[quote=p0llen_p0ny;1724672]very rock n' roll. that's all i wanted to hear. thanks!
QUOTE]

I would give them a try if you have never worked on them before you buy

Han · 29th December 2007, 11:50 AM

Two very important things: be sure to get a decent amp for them, NS10's don't match with every (hi fi) amp, Bryston will do just fine.

And take your time getting to know them and find out that one has to work very hard to make it sound good on NS10's.

Listen to really good sounding CD's on NS10's and you'll find out that NS10's can sound pretty good. Make it sound just as good, on NS10's that is and if you do you have won another battle.

A nice sub can help, but don't push that sub too hard and cross at 50 to 60 hz.

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29th December 2007, 07:43 AM	#1
p0llen_p0ny Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 16	Purchasing NS-10s... what to look out for? I've finally decided to get myself a pair of NS-10 monitors and I was just wondering if there was anything I should look out for. (serial number ranges, fakes, etc.) I'd also be interested in hearing about any "hidden gems" anyone might have come across. PS: Could someone tell me the difference between the NS-10M and NS-10T?

29th December 2007, 09:24 AM	#2
NS10Fan Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 69	I think the most important thing to look out for is to not pay too much for them. Put a cap at $500 for a pair. My "hidden gems" were the spare ns10s I bought off a speaker shop in FL that was clearing house. $75 for the mint pair. __________________ rockandrollforever. ------------------ Mike Moritz http://www.myspace.com/geisert8band

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29th December 2007, 09:50 AM	#3
superburtm Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,382	I would never pay more than 200.00 for NS10's..so many better options out there these days

29th December 2007, 10:03 AM	#4
deve Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: istanbul TR Posts: 563	I would look for blown and rewired drivers and tweeters. it happened to me, two speakers had totally different high end response. The best way to test them is to AB them with a pair you absolutely know that are working properly. I have a lot of friends with NS10's so it wasn't a problem. These things are so nice. Very rock'n roll. Philip Newell has a section on these in his book explaining why they were and still are so popular and how to get the best out of them. Good luck

29th December 2007, 11:39 AM	#8
superburtm Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,382	[quote=p0llen_p0ny;1724672]very rock n' roll. that's all i wanted to hear. thanks! QUOTE] I would give them a try if you have never worked on them before you buy

29th December 2007, 11:50 AM	#9
Han Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 836	Two very important things: be sure to get a decent amp for them, NS10's don't match with every (hi fi) amp, Bryston will do just fine. And take your time getting to know them and find out that one has to work very hard to make it sound good on NS10's. Listen to really good sounding CD's on NS10's and you'll find out that NS10's can sound pretty good. Make it sound just as good, on NS10's that is and if you do you have won another battle. A nice sub can help, but don't push that sub too hard and cross at 50 to 60 hz.