{"id":5426,"date":"2015-07-08T20:28:54","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T20:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/?page_id=5426"},"modified":"2015-07-14T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T15:37:27","slug":"nht-2-5i-review-part-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/?page_id=5426","title":{"rendered":"NHT 2.5i review part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This review part covers the T\/S parameter and free-air impedance measurements for the driver units used in the NHT 2.5i loudspeaker.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Tweeter:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic18.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic18.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a>The tweeter used in the 2.5i model is made by SEAS and is basically the same driver as the SEAS 25TAF-D (H534) driver, but the one NHT uses is called 25TAF-D (H858-NHT). This tweeter version uses a slightly smaller face plate of 98mm instead of the 104mm used in the H534. The H858 tweeter version was manufactured in a separate line with tighter tolerances and quality control compared to the H534 version.<\/p>\n<p>The 25TAF-D (H858-NHT) has an aluminium dome and the voice coil is immersed in magnetic fluid.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>T\/S Parameters:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D.jpg\" alt=\"T-S parameters SEAS H858_25TAF-D\" width=\"540\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D.jpg 661w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>The tweeter resonance frequency is within 1.5-4% from the official specification.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Impedance:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" alt=\"Imp - SEAS H858_25TAF-D 1L vs 2R\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-1L-vs-2R.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-1L-vs-2R-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-SEAS-H858_25TAF-D-1L-vs-2R-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>The two tweeter samples measures almost identical.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Mid-woofer:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic17.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic17-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic16.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic16-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The mid-woofer used in the 2.5i model is made by Peerless. The 6.5&#8243; Peerless (830301) mid-woofer has a polypropylene cone with a concave dust cap. The basket is made of stamped steel and it has a small 72mm magnet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>T\/S Parameters:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830301.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830301.jpg\" alt=\"T-S parameters 830301\" width=\"540\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830301.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830301-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>The T\/S parameters are almost identical to the official specification. With its low Fs, high Qts and with an EBP of 45, this mid-woofer is made for a closed box configuration.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Impedance:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830301-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830301-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" alt=\"Imp - 830301 1L vs 2R\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830301-1L-vs-2R.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830301-1L-vs-2R-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830301-1L-vs-2R-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>Almost identical impedance plot for the two samples with a small wrinkle around 850Hz.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Sub-woofer:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic27.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic27.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic27-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic21.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic21.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2.5i_Pic21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The sub-woofer used in the 2.5i model is made by Peerless. The 8&#8243; Peerless (830302) sub-woofer has a polypropylene cone with a textile dust cap. The basket is made of stamped steel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>T\/S Parameters:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830302.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830302.jpg\" alt=\"T-S parameters 830302\" width=\"540\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830302.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/T-S-parameters-830302-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>Slightly higher Fs and Qts compared to the official specification.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Impedance:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830302-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830302-1L-vs-2R.jpg\" alt=\"Imp - 830302 1L vs 2R\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830302-1L-vs-2R.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830302-1L-vs-2R-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Imp-830302-1L-vs-2R-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(click on picture to zoom)<\/p>\n<p>Identical impedance plots between the two driver samples.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/?page_id=5457\" target=\"_blank\">NHT 2.5i review part 3<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; This review part covers the T\/S parameter and free-air impedance measurements for the driver units used in the NHT 2.5i loudspeaker. Tweeter: &nbsp; The tweeter used in the 2.5i model is made by SEAS and is basically the same driver as the SEAS 25TAF-D (H534) driver, but the one NHT uses is called 25TAF-D [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5426","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5426"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5482,"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5426\/revisions\/5482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.audioexcite.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}