Product comparison · 2 loudspeakers

Yamaha BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired vs Yamaha NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:1.0 channels
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:2.0 channels
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:600 W
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:160 W
Frequency range
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:65 - 20000 Hz
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:40 - 50000 Hz
Impedance
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:8 Ω
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:6 Ω
Sensitivity
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:97 dB
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:88 dB
Width
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:403 mm
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:224 mm
Depth
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:335 mm
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:349 mm
Height
- BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired:569 mm
- NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black:981 mm

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Comparison of BR12, NS500BL
31 specifications	A Yamaha BR12 loudspeaker Black Wired Model BR12 View product	B Yamaha NS500BL loudspeaker 3-way Black Model NS500BL View product
Loudspeakers1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	1.0 channels	2.0 channels
Speaker placement	Floor	Floor
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Closed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of drivers	2	2
Tweeter	Yes	Yes
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer	Yes	Yes
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	30.5 cm (12")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-way
Driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 mm
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 cm
Audio4 differ
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Differs	600 W	160 W
Frequency rangeDiffers	65 - 20000 Hz	40 - 50000 Hz
ImpedanceDiffers	8 Ω	6 Ω
SensitivityDiffers	97 dB	88 dB
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	580 Hz
Performanceidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	403 mm	224 mm
DepthDiffers	335 mm	349 mm
HeightDiffers	569 mm	981 mm
WeightDiffers	16 kg	19.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifieridentical
AmplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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