Experts recommend Pioneer SP-FS52 more than Yamaha NS-F150
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Pioneer SP-FS52 over Yamaha NS-F150, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer SP-FS52 received 2 recommendations: from Music Critic (7 Jan 2023) and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). By contrast, Yamaha NS-F150 received only 1 recommendation from Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023).
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 |
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8 | - | Check price | Pioneer SP-FS52 The Pioneer SP-FS52 floor-standing speakers are a compact and affordable option with a three-way design, providing clear and sharp sounds across mid-range and trebles, with excellent bass and minimal distortion, making them suitable for use in a variety of settings. | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - |
33 | N/A | $330 | Yamaha NS-F150 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Yamaha NS-F150 as #4 and Pioneer SP-FS52 as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Yamaha NS-F150 Best for Playing Music Loud... ... ... #6 out of 7 Pioneer SP-FS52 Best for Versatility... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com - On 7 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer SP-FS52 Editor's Pick... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Pioneer SP-FS52 outranks Yamaha NS-F150. This is not to say that Yamaha NS-F150 is a bad option. Like Pioneer SP-FS52, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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 |
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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. | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
2 | - | $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. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
3 | - | $160 | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
4 | - | $1499 | 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. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 10
Highest score by Old Time Music | 92 |
Average score based on 15 reviews | 82 |
Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 0
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Pioneer SP-FS52 are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as MartinLogan Motion 40 or Dali Spektor 6 .
Pioneer SP-FS52 are $100.99 more expensive than average speakers ($499).
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).