NHT Classic Four Speaker System, Controller Pre/Pro, and Power5 Amplifier At A Glance & Ratings: NHT Classic Four Speaker System

At A Glance: NHT Classic Four Speaker System

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Speaker: Classic Four
Type: Four-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 2, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, aluminum cone
Subwoofer (size in inches, type): 10, aluminum cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power: Up to 250 watts
Available Finishes: Black Gloss, Special Dark
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 41 x 7.7 x 16
Weight (pounds): 64.3
Price: $900/each

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Classic Three C
Type: Three-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 2, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, aluminum cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power: Up to 200 watts
Available Finishes: Black Gloss, Special Dark
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7 x 21.875 x 8.25
Weight (pounds): 23
Price: $600/each

Speaker: Classic Three
Type: Three-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 2, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, aluminum cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power: Up to 150 watts
Available Finishes: Black Gloss, Special Dark
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 13.75 x 7.5 x 10.375
Weight (pounds): 17
Price: $600/each $400/each

Ratings: NHT Classic Four Speaker System

Build Quality: 94
• Incredibly solid medium-density-fiberboard cabinets
• Flawless paint finish adds a high-end sheen

Value: 93
• Build quality is comparable with speakers that sell for double and even triple the price
• The Classic Four is a lot of speaker for the money

Features: 93
• The aluminum dome midrange and tweeter drivers are so cool
• The Classic Three is a three-way design, and that's a rare distinction among compact monitor speakers

Performance: 95
• The Classic Four has bass; you might not need a subwoofer
• The speakers have excellent model-to-model timbre matching and superb, three-dimensional imaging

Ergonomics: 93
• You can use the Three C center speaker's adjustable rear foot to angle the speaker down if it's placed atop a TV
• Eliminating the subwoofer might provide needed space

Overall Rating: 94
The most impressive aspect of NHT's new Classic designs is that they're such well-rounded products. They excel in every category: build quality, value, features, and performance.

General Information
Classic Four Loudspeaker, $900/each
Classic Three C Center-Channel Speaker, $600
Classic Three Bookshelf Speaker, $400/each
NHT
(800) NHT-9993
www.nhthifi.com
Dealer Locator Code NHT

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