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Yamaha NS-5000 Bookshelf Loudspeakers I've had these for around 3 years now, and they are AMAZING. Yamaha NS-5000 flagship stereo speakers w/stands. Located in Hawthorne, Brisbane. I can send more photos if you ask. (I'm having difficultly in uploading photos due to size), but assume the speakers are "as new". They are in pristine condition, both electronically and visually. (One exception - I just spotted on the RHS tweeter, it has a 'slight' indent - but it does not affect sound/playback. New tweeter is $530. Asking price is now $11, 470 to compensate). I simply don't have room for t
At this price point, you'd more likely snag a pair of well-kept KEF Reference 1s or B&Ws, but the Yamaha NS5000 offers flagship-level refinement that punches above them in neutrality and scale. The AUD11,990 asking price sits snugly in the fair zone against recent comps—our database pegs the median at AUD12,094, with 25th percentile at AUD11,364 and 75th at AUD12,239—making it neither a steal nor a stretch for a clean used set.
Buyers should verify the woofers for surround delamination, a known wear point after 5+ years, by gently pressing the cones for resilience; insist on original grilles, spikes, and manuals, as rebuilds without them often signal cosmetic compromises. Test the bi-wire terminals for oxidation too—clean contacts are non-negotiable for that signature midrange purity.
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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