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Experts recommend Onkyo SKF-4800 more than Yamaha NS-F150

As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Onkyo SKF-4800 over Yamaha NS-F150, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Onkyo SKF-4800 received 1 recommendation: from Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Yamaha NS-F150 was also endorsed 1 times: by Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). However, experts generally ranked Yamaha NS-F150 lower than Onkyo SKF-4800 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
27
N/A Check price
Onkyo SKF-4800
The Onkyo SKF-4800 2-Way Floor-standing Speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and compatibility with various amplifiers and receivers, making them a versatile and reliable option for any home theater setup.
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N/A $330
Yamaha NS-F150
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Onkyo SKF-4800 as #3 and Yamaha NS-F150 as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
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    #3 out of 7 Onkyo SKF-4800
    Best Value
    #4 out of 7 Yamaha NS-F150
    Best for Playing Music Loud
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Onkyo SKF-4800 outranks Yamaha NS-F150. This is not to say that Yamaha NS-F150 is a bad option. Like Onkyo SKF-4800, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Onkyo SKF-4800 nor Yamaha NS-F150 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
1
- $228
Sony SSCS3
The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.
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5
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- $1000
SVS Ultra Tower
The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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Dayton Audio T652
The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.
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9
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Q Acoustics 5040
The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [10]

85
Total expert reviews: 10
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 8
Highest score by Home Theater Heroes
90
Average score based on 10 reviews
85
Lowest score by TopTenReviews
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
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20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [1]

82
Total expert reviews: 1
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 0

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Twin 16 cm cone woofers
  • 2.5 cm soft-dome tweeter ; Impedance: 6 ohms
  • Max. input power: 130 W. Frequency Response- 55 Hz–35 kHz
  • Banana Plug Compatible Speaker Posts
  • Woofer equalizer enables fast and accurate response
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • 2-way bass-reflex floor standing speaker
  • Gold plated speaker terminals
  • Removable speaker grill
  • Piano black mirror finish
  • Only 1 speaker is contained in this package
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Onkyo SKF-4800 Review
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ONKYO SKF-4800 FLOOR-STANDING SPEAKERS
Review by Leonel Barrón
Popular! 26K views!
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Onkyo SKF 4800 floor standing speakers test with Analog Source
Review by Reuben Sylvester
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No video reviews linked yet for Yamaha NS-F150.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0027108938615
UPC Numbers: 027108938615
Model Numbers: NS-F150, NS-F150PN
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
2 Speaker(s)
1 Speaker(s)
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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88 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
55 Hz-35 kHz
37 - 30000 Hz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
6 Ohms
6 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
130 Watts
180 Watts
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
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Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
Decor-Enhancing Natural Finish
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Dimensions
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Weight

29 lbs
 

25 lbs
 
Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
1 Tweeter(s)
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
1 inches
6.5 inches
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Balanced-Dome
Soft dome
Woofers
Number of Woofers
2 Woofer(s)
2 Woofer(s)
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
6.2 inches
0.98 inches
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Cone Woofer
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Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
No
No
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Banana Plug
Speaker wire
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Yes
No
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Banana Plug
Speaker wire
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
No
No
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
No
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
No
No
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
No
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
  • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
  • Woofer equalizer enables fast and accurate response
  • Has gold-plated connectors
  • Bass reflex output features
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Yamaha NS-F150 are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as KEF Q700 or Klipsch R-625FA .

Yamaha NS-F150 are $169.05 cheaper than the average speakers ($499).

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