Naim NBL Speakers w/SNAXO Crossover and HiCap, Stereophile Favorite

Description: Naim NBL Speakers w/SNAXO Crossover and HiCap, Stereophile Favorite General:Door to Door freight delivery anywhere within the lower 48 US States is included in our listed price. Naim is one of our favorite brands mostly because of its design simplicity, execution, and sonics.These speakers were top of the line Naim NBL models with active inputs. We installed new tweeters to ensure another 30 years of stellar performance. The NBL's are known for their clever architecture where the tweeter and mid-range are housed inside a simple enclosure, but floated in the larger cabinet housing the bass drivers.Since they're fully active they come with a Naim SNAXO 3-6N electronic crossover and HI-CAP power supply. You'll need 3 stereo amps to complete the system, and just about any amp from Naim will do the job quite well.All components were thoroughly tested and are working 100% as they should. Cabling: No cabling is included. Please contact us for assistance with sourcing the correct cabling for your application.These retailed for close to $11k in 2000 not including the external crossover and power supply.Ownership:Single OwnerAmplifier Recommendations:100-250W solid state or tubeConnections:Banana inputs on speakersGeneral Sound:Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and cleanCosmetic Condition:7/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained.Working Condition:Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.Included:Exactly as pictured and described above.Packing:Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Original MSRP:$10,750/pairSpecs;Three-way, floorstanding, sealed-box loudspeakerDrive-units - Each Speaker:1 x 0.7" Cloth-dome tweeter1 x 5" Paper-cone midrange unit with phase plug2 x 8" paper-cone woofersFrequency response:25 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB in-roomNominal impedance:4 ohms minimumSensitivity:92 dB/W/mPower handling:150W (music)Dimensions44.9" (1140mm) H by 11" (290mm) W by 19" (430mm) D. Weight: 90 lbs.Finishes available:Black Ash, Walnut, American Cherry, Ebony, Beech, Santos Rosewood.Dimensions - Each:44.9" (1140mm) H by 11" (290mm) W by 19" (430mm) DWeight - Each:90 lbs.Approximate Age:2000Testing Process:Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.Our subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage.After the initial visual inspection, we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200Hz down to around 10Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function. If the sweep passes, we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built in crossover features or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time.We complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system. SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.8 Naim NBL Speakers w/SNAXO Crossover and HiCap, Stereophile Favorite General: Door to Door freight delivery anywhere within the lower 48 US States is included in our listed price. Naim is one of our favorite brands mostly because of its design simplicity, execution, and sonics. These speakers were top of the line Naim NBL models with active inputs. We installed new tweeters to ensure another 30 years of stellar performance. The NBL's are known for their clever architecture where the tweeter and mid-range are houséd inside a simple enclosure, but floated in the larger cabinet housing the bass drivers. Since they're fully active they come with a Naim SNAXO 3-6N electronic crossover and HI-CAP power supply. You'll need 3 stereo amps to complete the system, and just about any amp from Naim will do the job quite well. All components were thoroughly tested and are working 100% as they should. Cabling: No cabling is included. Please contact us for assistance with sourcing the correct cabling for your application. These retailed for close to $11k in 2000 not including the external crossover and power supply. Ownership: Single Owner Amplifier Recommendations: 100-250W solid state or tube Connections: Banana inputs on speakers General Sound: Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean Cosmetic Condition: 7/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained. Working Condition: Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room. Included: Exactly as pictured and described above. Packing: Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials. Original MSRP: $10,750/pair Specs; Three-way, floorstanding, sealed-box loudspeaker Drive-units - Each Speaker: 1 x 0.7" Cloth-dome tweeter 1 x 5" Paper-cone midrange unit with phase plug 2 x 8" paper-cone woofers Frequency response: 25 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB in-room Nominal impedance: 4 ohms minimum Sensitivity: 92 dB/W/m Power handling: 150W (music) Dimensions 44.9" (1140mm) H by 11" (290mm) W by 19" (430mm) D. Weight: 90 lbs. Finishes available: Black Ash, Walnut, American Cherry, Ebony, Beech, Santos Rosewood. Dimensions - Each: 44.9" (1140mm) H by 11" (290mm) W by 19" (430mm) D Weight - Each: 90 lbs. Approximate Age: 2000 Testing Process: Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors. After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement. Our subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage. After the initial visual inspection, we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200Hz down to around 10Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function. If the sweep passes, we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built in crossover features or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time. We complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system. SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. 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Price: 4570 USD

Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey

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