We bought these to replace a smaller pair by the same company (yamaha) that lasted some time outside. They appear to be impervious to the weather. Either rain, snow, sleet, cold, or blistering hot. They install fairly easily an came with all the screws necessary. The sound just blows me away (volume) and the clarity is not bad for outdoor speakers either. The only complaint i have about the product is the front grill fell off one of the speakers. However, i was able to position it back on. When doing so, i noticed that there is not anything that actually holds the grill in place, it just fits over the speaker. This seems like a poor design as i’m sure one would not want the grill to not be on the speaker exposing it to the elements.
Great quality and good sound at a fair price. Like other reviewers, the covers tend to come off in high winds. Just clear caulk them for easy fix.
The yamaha speakers exhibit great fidelity and are quite impressive for their size. Optional speaker brackets for ceiling applications were listed in the owners manual with no information on where to purchase. I could not find information on the yamaha website. No information was included in the owners manual so i just used the mounting brackets included with the speakers. They seem to be holding ok but why put an item in the owners manual without any data as to where they can be ordered?.
I bought these speakers for outdoor use. Within 2 days of mounting on my deck overlooking the pool, one of the screens fell off. I re-attached, but found it back on the ground the next day. Will be buying superglue to try to rectify the situation. I had an old pair of super cheap klh speakers, that have never had a problem in nearlt 10 years of service. The difference is that the klh cover snaps on, while the yamaha just has a very thin adhesive holding the grill in place. The sound of these speakers is very good. My wife keeps having me turn the volume down as they produce great sound including bass. All in all, if you are looking for an outdoor speaker, look elsewhere, as the durability in outside use is highly suspect.
So, after 6 years of great pool side sound, much high volume play, florida humidity, heat and storms (mounted up under my eaves), my old yamaha speakers final gave their last performance when the cone on one speaker started to tear. Doing a search for a new set kept leading me back to yamaha. Upon deciding on the 350s, ordering and receiving them, i went to install them. Turns out my previous set were also the 350s. With that in mind, i can vouch for the longevity of these speakers. I was a little disappointed with the bass response when i first turned on the new set. It seemed a little lacking compared to the old set. As a general rule, speakers start to sound better after several hours of use to break them in. As of right now, they are turned on and playing a wide assortment of music and will remain on all day.
Product Description, the ns-aw350b 2-way all weather bookshelf speaker is designed for outdoor use, this versatile two-way speaker functions beautifully in front, rear, or both positions. its 6.5″ woofer and 1″ glass filled dome tweeter set a soundstage that achieves impressive efficiency and dynamic range in any size space. whether the listening occasion calls for a symphony orchestra or battlefield drama, this model can summon either with equal conviction in any two-channel or multi-channel audio system. Warranty – limited warranty – 2 year technical information – driver type – 6.50″ polypropylene woofer physical characteristics – form factor – wall mountable
Amazon.com, Now you can groove to your favorite tunes, rain or shine. Yamaha’s NS-AW350 bookshelf speakers are perfect for deck or porch placement, delivering punchy bass and even, extended treble in just about any desired location. You can bring them in during the cold months and set them up indoors, too: their high build quality and good sound lend them equally well to two-channel indoor listening.
The speakers, which are sold as a pair, each use a 6.5-inch high-compliance, polypropylene, mica-filled woofer and 1-inch PEI dome tweeter. The drivers are optimized for high rigidity but low mass, giving them high sensitivity (87 dB with 2.83V at 1 meter), another way of saying they’re easily driven by modest amplifiers. Their acoustic-suspension cabinets are sealed to prevent undue resonance or tubby, tuneless bass, which often results from low-cost ported designs.
With a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, the speakers will work nicely with amplifiers up to 40 watts per channel, nominal, or 130 watts, peak power. They boast a frequency response of 55 to 40,000 Hz (+/-3 dB), giving you reasonably full bass for their size and unusually extended high-frequency response for your most demanding digital media.
The speakers are magnetically shielded, so you can place them on or near a TV or video monitor without fear of picture degradation from their magnetic fields. Five-way binding posts simplify connection with several different terminations of speaker cable (including banana plugs).
While you wouldn’t want to leave the speakers exposed on, say, the deck of a boat, they are water resistant and designed to withstand light wind and rain–a benefit of their sealed enclosures and rugged metal grilles. The speakers come with mounting bases and brackets.
What’s in the Box Two speakers, speaker bases, mounting brackets, a warranty card, and a user’s manual.
From the manufacturer
Yamaha NS-AW350W All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor 2-Way Speakers
All-weather speaker system with wide frequency response.
- 6.5″ High Compliance Polypropylene Mica Filled Woofer
- 1″ PEI Dome Tweeter
- Wide Frequency Response (45 Hz-40 kHz)
- 130 W Maximum Input
- Wall Mounting Bracket Included
- Vertical or Horizontal Placement
- 5-way Binding Post Speaker
Features and Spesification
- Driver Type 6.50 Polypropylene Woofer
- Physical Characteristics Form Factor Wall Mountable
- YAMAHA BLACK OUTDOOR SPKR2 WAY 130W POWER 6.5 inches
- One pair of 2 way indoor/outdoor speakers
- Acoustic suspension design for clear sound and taut, controlled bass response
- 130 watts maximum power capacity, 40 watts nominal
- 6.5 inch high compliance, polypropylene, mica filled woofer and 1 inch PEI dome tweeter; magnetically shielded and water resistant
- Each speaker measures 7.125 x 13.5 x 8.1875 (W x H x D) inches
