Nakamichi NSF-CS656 speakers

component speakers, Ø 165 mm, 40 W RMS, 91 dB (2.83V/1m), 4 Ω, mid-bass mounting depth 60 mm
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Nakamichi NSF-CS656 Speakers

Nakamichi NSF-CS656 speakers belong to the brand's entry-level line, yet they are a more advanced model that offers a significant step up from the lowest variants. It is a 165 mm two-way component set that combines modern materials and thoughtful construction for clean and dynamic sound in a car. The mid-bass driver is fitted with a polypropylene cone with a composite structure that provides high rigidity while maintaining low weight. As a result, reproduction is clean, free of distortion and dynamic. The rubber surround contributes to long life even under demanding automotive conditions and resists temperature fluctuations, humidity and aging. A major advancement over basic models is the tweeter — a 25 mm silk dome. It delivers detailed and pleasantly smooth highs, without aggressiveness and with sufficient energy. Thanks to full external crossovers, optimal signal distribution between frequency bands is ensured, which positively affects sound clarity and the sense of space. The Nakamichi NSF-CS656 is thus an ideal choice for users who want an affordable yet technically advanced speaker set. By combining proven technologies, carefully chosen materials and improved construction, it provides balanced sound with ample detail and energy for everyday in-car listening.

Main features

165 mm two-way component set.
More advanced model of the basic NSF line – ideal balance of price and quality.
Balanced sound with clear detail and dynamics.
Mid-bass with polypropylene cone – stiff and lightweight construction for clean, distortion-free sound.
Rubber surround with high resistance to temperature, humidity and aging.
25 mm silk tweeter for detailed and pleasant highs.
High sensitivity suitable even when connected to a factory car radio.
Practical protective grilles included in the package.
Full external crossovers for optimal signal distribution.
Affordable upgrade for factory sound systems.

About the Nakamichi brand

The history of Nakamichi goes back to 1948, when it was founded in Japan by Etsuro Nakamichi. The journey toward realizing his vision began with the establishment of a small research institute, Nakamichi Research Corporation, in Tokyo. It focused on research into sonars and magnets and provided development solutions for leading brands, government institutions, universities and other organizations. Since then the company has established itself as a trusted maker of high-quality products, the result of intensive scientific work, a passion for sound and a commitment to deliver uncompromising quality and performance. In 1972 Takeshi Nakamichi joined Nakamichi Corporation and played a key role during its period of growth. He was closely involved in the development of the brand’s legendary audio products sold in Asia, America and Europe — including the introduction of the Nakamichi 1000, the world’s first cassette deck. He was regarded as one of the world’s best acoustic and sound engineers, able to combine top-tier sound with the brilliant design strengths of Mr. Koza Kobayashi, then the company’s chief engineer. These amplifiers, players and car radios are now considered classics for their unmatched quality. Nakamichi remains successful today, producing high-quality products not only for home audio but also for vehicles. The manufacturer’s thoughtfully designed portfolio continues to expand, and practically all products stand out for their sound quality and excellent workmanship within their price category.

Catalog number	NSF-CS656
Brand	Nakamichi
Links	Official web presentation
Speaker typeCoaxial speakers: Coaxial speakers are characterized by a so-called all-in-one design. The tweeter and mid-bass speaker are in one basket. The advantage is simpler assembly, but thanks to the connection or proximity of the bands in one speaker, the sound quality will usually be reduced. As a rule, in the middle of the mid-bass speaker, there is a tweeter whose voice coil works in the second air gap of the common magnetic circuit. The three-way coaxial speaker consists of a mid-bass speaker, a center speaker and a separate tweeter in the front on a special beam. Component Speakers: Component speakers are characterized by a division into individual frequency bands, treble + mid-bass + or. bass band. The individual speakers can be placed completely separately, which results in a better sound and acoustic performance. In the vast majority of cases of component speakers, an external crossover is also supplied, which divides the treble, middle / mid-bass, and into the three-band the bass band or allows setting the decibel level of the tweeter (e.g. +2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB), steepness (e.g. 6dB/Oct. 12dB/Oct.) or active or bi-amp connection.	Component 2-way
RMS powerRMS speaker power is the constant power of the entire system, not just one speaker or one side. This is also the performance of continuous use of the speakers. If the RMS power is exceeded for a long time, the speakers may be irreversibly damaged!	40 W
Max. (maximum performancePeak performance , which the speaker can play for a moment (approx. 0.5 s), for example when hitting drums in a song. If the max power is exceeded, the speakers will usually be damaged!	300 W
Sensitivity (SPL 2.83V/1m)Sensitivity, sensitivity or efficiency of the speaker. Speaker sensitivity is given in decibels (dB) and simply put, the higher the value, the lower the demands on the amplifier's power. This is a defacto rating of how a speaker converts watts to sound. Sensitivity ratings are in noise level measured at 1 meter from the speaker using 1 W (watt of power) or using 2.83 volts at the source at 1 meter. A higher decibel level means the speaker is louder with less power. For every 3 dB increase in sensitivity, the speaker requires half the power to reproduce the same volume. For example, if an 88 dB speaker needs 100 Watts to produce a certain volume, then a speaker with a sensitivity of 91 dB needs only 50 Watts to reach the same volume.	91 dB
Sensitivity (SPL 1W/1m)Sensitivity, sensitivity or efficiency of the speaker. Speaker sensitivity is given in decibels (dB) and simply put, the higher the value, the lower the demands on the amplifier's power. This is a defacto rating of how a speaker converts watts to sound. Sensitivity ratings are in noise level measured at 1 meter from the speaker using 1 W (watt of power) or using 2.83 volts at the source at 1 meter. A higher decibel level means the speaker is louder with less power. For every 3 dB increase in sensitivity, the speaker requires half the power to reproduce the same volume. For example, if an 88 dB speaker needs 100 Watts to produce a certain volume, then a speaker with a sensitivity of 91 dB needs only 50 Watts to reach the same volume.	88 dB
ImpedanceImpedance - measurement of electrical resistance. When buying speakers, it is important to make sure that the impedance matches the amplifier or car stereo you are using. Example: A 2 Ohm speaker cannot be connected to an amplifier that is only stable up to 4 Ohms! A 4 Ohm speaker can easily be used with an amplifier that is stable up to 2 Ohms. The most common speaker impedance today is 3 - 4 Ohm.	4 Ω
Frequency rangeThe ability of the speakers to play a signal from the lowest frequency to the highest, or the speaker's ability to faithfully reproduce sound in a specific frequency band. Professionally: In the frequency range from 40 to 16,000 Hz, the vast majority of fundamental and overtones (harmonics) of all musical instruments are found. We are interested in the course of the radiated sound pressure in this range of frequencies when the loudspeaker system is supplied with constant power. We call this course the frequency characteristic, which tells us the level of radiated sound pressure in decibels (dB) depending on the frequency. The frequency characteristic of a speaker or speaker system can be expressed most succinctly with a graph. Mostly, however, the frequency characteristic is indicated by indicating the maximum tolerance of the sound pressure in the given frequency range, e.g. 50 to 15,000 Hz -+ 6 dB. Since the frequency characteristics of loudspeakers and systems in general are quite uneven, some manufacturers do not even specify this maximum tolerance of sound pressure in decibels in their catalogs for reasons of prestige. Data impoverished in this way is unfortunately worthless. What is valid is that the manufacturer offers a speaker system with a frequency range of 30 to 20,000 Hz, if he is worried about stating the maximum unevenness of the sound pressure in this range, because he can have a tolerance of, for example, +- 20 dB. The unevenness or undulation of the frequency curve in good speaker systems for high-quality music performance should not exceed +-3 dB in the 80 to 12,000 Hz band and +-6 dB in the 40 to 16,000 Hz band. Greater unevenness already depletes or emphasizes certain tonal areas, which can cause audible or even disturbing distortion. The proportion between fundamental tones and higher harmonics also changes, thereby changing the color of the sound, and individual musical instruments as well as the entire musical image sound unnatural.	55 - 20000 Hz
The diameter of the mid-bass speakerWe state the diameter of the speaker as the diameter of the entire speaker, not including the mounts, when smaller speakers (87, 100, 130 mm) have extra mounts. Some speakers are oval and there the dimension is given in inches, always the shortest side to the longest side. One inch is approx. 2.5 cm.	165 mm
Installation depth of the mid-bass speakerThe installation depth of the speaker is measured from the bottom edge of the magnet to the bottom edge of the tin, plastic or cast speaker basket, or speaker bearing surfaces.	60 mm
Mid-woofer diaphragm materialThe material that was used for the speaker diaphragm. Don't be afraid of the paper, it surprisingly has a very natural and high-quality sound and, thanks to the surface treatment, it can withstand moisture without any problems.	Polypropylene
Tweeter dome diameterThe net diameter of the dome (diaphragm) of the tweeter.	25 mm
Tweeter dome materialThe shell material that was used in the manufacture of the tweeter.	Silk
Frequency crossover included in the packageThe crossover is an important part of defacto all loudspeakers. A crossover usually contains different resistor values, coil sizes, and capacitor types that fundamentally modify the sound. We describe below what the turnouts are for. Component Speakers: A crossover is part of every quality component speaker system. Its task is to ensure the distribution of frequencies that the amplifier produces in the entire acoustic spectrum of frequencies so that each of the speakers receives only that part of the band that it can optimally play in terms of efficiency and minimal distortion. Coaxial speakers: In most cases, coaxial loudspeakers have a simple crossover (6dB/Oct.) formed by a capacitor at the tweeter.	Yes
Cover grids included in the packageOriginal cover grilles in speaker packaging.	Yes
Price forIf the price is for a pair, the package always includes 2 pieces of everything, e.g. 2x mid-bass, 2x tweeter and 2x crossover.	Pair