NSM M-7-C Brochure

MO DEL 7C

The Model 7C delivers twice the output of the Model 5. It is

designed to produce smooth non-fatiguing, musical sound. A

very neutral midrange ma kes it

ideal for use as a center channel. It

features highly e ffective shielding
which allows it to be placed close

to, or directly on, CRTs. The low-

profile cabinet features smooth,

rounded corners and a high quality

satin black lacquer finish to

complement any decor. The close

alignment of the woofers and

tweeter results in a very coherent

sound and allows the Model 7 to

perform well whether it is placed in

a vertical or horizontal position.

MO DE L 5

The Model 5 is a tiny time coherent, point source loudspeaker that

delivers the performance of expensive high-end minimonitors at an

affordable price. In his landmark January 1999 review, Doug

Schneider of Soundstage.com said: "...they seemed to image like a

hologram." "Their ability to unravel detail, ... is

excellent and easily on par with speakers that

cost $1000 or more." "I found out quickly that the

Model 5s can do extremely impressive bass for its

size..." "...the drums, guitar and vocals all had

body and size, proof to me that image size does

not necessarily correlate with speaker size."
"..vocals were cast so rock-solid in the center that
I placed it among the best I've heard at any price."

"I was left shaking my head at the fact that such

big sound came from such little boxes." "...they

were shocking in their ability to fill my moderately

sized 12' by 16' room with sound..."

MO DEL 10S

The Model 10S is one of the most critically acclaimed

loudspeakers. It has been described as: “Absolutely

astonishing!” (Stereo, Germany, 1998);

“...breathtaking...,” (Hi-Fi News, Britain,

1993); “...tubelike...,” (Soundstage.com,

1999); as having, “...unpretentious

musicality...,” (The Absolute Sound,

1993); as having, “...a liquidity in the

midrange that allows vocals to soar...;”
(Soundstage.com, 6/99); As casting, “...a
huge and vividly defined soundstage that

competes with speakers at any cost."

(Soundstage.com, 6/99); And as “...a

sm all sensation.” (Stereo, Germany,

1998); and as having, “...smooth and

extended highs and superb imaging...” (Audio, 4/96).

MO DEL 10

Since 199 2, the Model 10 h as astonished audiophi les with its high

level of performan ce, considering its price. The Model 10 has a
very neutr al midr ange and extended bass response. Graham J.

Hardy Ph.D. of Au diophile Audition says: "The NSM 10's are t op

performing mini-monitor s with exemplary imaging and tonal

accuracy. They play loud without sign of strain

and take up very little space. They would be an

excellent choice for s omeone wanting High End

sound for not much money .... My

congratulations to NSM for producing a terrif ic

little loudspeaker... I just sat and revel ed in the

glorious musi c Wagner and the NSM 10's were

making ...I spent evening after evening slo wly
going through my collection and th e NSM 10's

really proved their worth....” (www.audaud.com],

May 1999)

MO DEL 15

The Model 15 is a time-aligned loudspeaker system that is

deigned to please the most discriminating audiophile. In a

cost no object comparison, it was

judged, “Best .speaker in its price

range...,” by Stereo Magazine,

Germany, 6/99. Stereo also said: "It

makes you believe that the performers

are right in front of your eyes with such

pinpoint soundstaging that every

position and movement is palpable and

seems touchable." And in a 2/99 review,

Audaud.com notes the Model 15,

“...convey the grace and gentility of the

guitar in a way that only a good

electrostatic or a great two-way can

achieve." (www.audaud.com, 2/99)

MO DEL PS M

The PSM Super-Monitor is a two-way

loudspeaker that throws an incredible

soundstage and handles dynamics wi th

ease on par with most floor standi ng

loudspeakers. Its bass extension meets

the THX standard for subwoo fers. The

PSM is a combination of both a

transmission line and a acoustic

suspension de si gn. It benefits from

having the best performance qual it ies of

both design s, while avoiding the

limitations of each. The PSM produces

bass that is more neutral, more linear and

more extended. At t he same time, its
imaging and soundstaging are on par with
the ver y best minimonitors.

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D RIVE U N I TS

techn ol o g y ma te ri a l s and a r e rig id l y cons tr uc t e d and r ig o r ousl y

teste d be f o re in st a l l atio n. T hese d ri v e uni ts a re s ou rc e d from a
v ari et y o f dome st ic a n d inte rn a t i onal s u p plier s . Our c ho i c e of d ri v e rs
i s dri v e n by ex t ensi ve r e s e arc h th at d eterm in e t he dr iv e r that i s m o s t

a ppr op ri a te fo r th e p art ic u l a r ap pl i c a tion. W e u se o nl y f err o co o l ed
s oft d om e t w eete rs , c hosen e s pecia ll y f o r th ei r c lea n so u n d qua l i t y

a nd se am le s s integ ra t i on wi t h our wo o fers . T h e wo of e r s tha t we use

featur e t h e lat e s t driv e r tech no l o g y a nd m o t o r de si g n that g i v e s

t hem e x t r emely l i near r e s ponse a n d als o ma ke s th e m almos t

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C AB I N E T DE SI G N

O ur c ab i n ets, wh i c h are h a n dcra ft e d in-h o u s e to m e e t tol er a n c es

a mong t h e high es t i n the i nd u s try, are p a r t of ou r h olis ti c ap p roac h

to de si g n i ng lo ud s p eaker s . O ur ca b i n e ts ar e n ot “f a r m e d-ou t . ” The y

a re a cr i t i c al p ar t o f our m anufa ct u r i ng p ro c e s s . We pa ss o n

s i gnif ic a n t cost s av i n gs to o u r cust om er s a nd d el i v er s om e of t h e

fines t c abin et s av a i labl e at a n y pr i c e .

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r esis to rs . W e use on l y hig h p u rity mu lt i- s t rand O F C wir e.

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