James Larson and Gene DellaSala discuss the pros and cons of 2-way versus 3-way loudspeakers by comparing the Yamaha NS-800A 2-way bookshelf speaker to the NS-2000A 3-way tower speaker. Both models utilize similar driver technology, but their implementations differ slightly, resulting in distinct sonic presentations that listeners may prefer based on their tastes. The discussion covers the trade-offs and provides recommendations based on budget, room size, listening habits, and optimal positioning for sound quality.
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0:00 Introduction
2:11 3-Way Better than 2-Way?
3:25 Theoretical Advantages of 3-Way
7:49 2-Way Advantages
9:15 Crossover Comparison
10:20 NS-800A vs NS-2000A
13:20 Speaker Positioning Recommendations
14:09 Frequency Response Comparison
16:08 Listening Test Comparison
17:25 What's Better?
21:12 Yamaha NS-800A Contest
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