Yamaha NS-FS160 Floorstanding Speaker - 2 for $700 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Hi all

This past year I've gone down the rabbit hole of building a home theatre system (newborn = not going out to the cinema), saw these on Amazon.

$701.62 for ONE speaker — You have to add quantity of 2 to checkout to see the price come up as $700 for A PAIR. Discount is applied on the checkout screen.

They seem to come up cheapest ~$1500 for a pair online, however included in a whole 5.1 set from West Coast Hifi it has been $998.

Would greatly appreciate some insight if this is good pricing and if not what are some better alternatives for a similar price range

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  Jessie Ryder on 10/10/2024 - 07:23

  If the set is going to go on sale again I'd wait for that.

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  reactor-au on 10/10/2024 - 08:11

  -3

  Each 700.

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    Lucille Bluth on 10/10/2024 - 08:24

    +2

    You HAVE to add quantity of 2 to checkout to see the price come up as $700

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    Get any 2 for $700

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  easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 08:25

  +6

  I bought the speakers, sub and centre for $100 on marketplace.

  Manufacturer date was 2020

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    krisspy on 10/10/2024 - 11:16

    +1

    +1 for buying second hand speakers.

    I bought a 5.1 set for $300
    Ns-f150 towers
    Sw300 subwoofer (this alone sells for $300 on fb)
    Plus some rears and an amp.

    Speakers haven't really changed in decades, have a listen make sure nothing's crackling or distorting.

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      easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 11:21

      -2

      Speakers havent changed but tuning tech has. Its more complex algorithms now

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  the-fuzz on 10/10/2024 - 08:44

  +1

  if you can't wait a bit - search around Hifi forums, marketplace etc for a pair of these: https://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/speakers/ns-5…

  These are amazing floor standing speakers

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    easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 08:54

    Need a decent amp for these to unlock their full potential.

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  ChargerV6 on 10/10/2024 - 09:03

  +3

  Hi Fi gear is all over marketplace.

  I never shop retail for this stuff

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  gregt on 10/10/2024 - 09:07

  +3

  700 a pair is a good price but I'm with 'the -fuzz' if you can get the Ns 555 at a good price they are way superior. I'm lucky enough to have scored a pair of Ns 777 ( seem to no longer exist) These and entire home theatre driven by Fosi P2 pre amp and V3 amp ( lots of other Fosi choices though) Fosi gear in total cost less than $250, and does a better job than the $3000 Yamaha amp they replaced. Cause I wouldn't pay $1750 to repair the Yamaha amp. Fosi gear and service I have found extraordinary.

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    theory on 10/10/2024 - 09:43

    +2

    Interested in how you can plug in all your home theatre things to two tiny amps? I did some googling but I don't get it.

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      easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 10:01

      +1

      You cant compare fosi with a decent high end amp.
      I have an old 7ch yamaha from 2012 but i find its still more decent than the newer amps. Plus ability to biamp is a bonus. I also have 3 subs daisy chained to my setup (1 front centered and 2 back).

      Funny thing is i picked it up for free on marketplace

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        theory on 10/10/2024 - 10:31

        +1

        Sounds cool but I don't need to go that hardcore. Would be interested in learning how the small amps work though!

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        ilikeit on 10/10/2024 - 12:12

        This guy subs.

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          easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 12:23

          +1

          @ilikeit: I find multiple subs in the right placement enhances the sound experience

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  migoreng on 10/10/2024 - 09:51

  +1

  How to use HT with a newborn?

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    Pixie13 on 10/10/2024 - 09:56

    Headphones

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    easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 09:58

    NC buds lol

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    coxymla on 10/10/2024 - 11:05

    +1

    If you strap the baby into a bouncer and put the bouncer on the coffee table, they should be able to see and hear everything.

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      easternculture on 10/10/2024 - 11:22

      And bounce with the subs doof doof

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  BlueGlowOne on 10/10/2024 - 10:50

  +1

  Dali Spektor 6s are on sale (discontinued) at both Clef and Space Hi-Fi for $899 (normally $,1599) for those looking for entry level.