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For sale two speakers built with the TAD 1601 and the NS 1000 and 500 Tweeter and Midrange (beryllium). High quality crossover and heavy solid stand iron built for these speakers. The speakers are big ( 74 cm B x 62 H x 58 D), weight about 40 kg each and pretty efficient (they are well pushed starting from few watts). Each stand is also about 35/40 kg. They can not be shipped and require two persons to transport them. The requested price is much less of the price of the components. I am in Bonn and you are welcome to see them.
This is a buyer’s market for this category: at €3,000, this sits far above the €323 75th percentile and is clearly ambitious versus the typical used market, so it only makes sense if the exact build, provenance, and performance justify a real premium. For a generic used speaker listing, that’s a lot of money relative to the €151 median and the €98 lower quartile, so I’d want strong evidence before calling it good value.
What keeps it interesting is the likely high-end Yamaha/TAD beryllium-driver pedigree, which can mean excellent resolution, dynamics, and a very refined top end when everything is right. If the drivers are original, the cabinets are clean, and the pair includes any matching documentation or supports, that helps. At this price, though, a buyer should verify the exact model, originality of parts, and service history before stretching.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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