I found myself in a bit of a predicament when it came to replacing the 6.5 speaker in my NHT bookshelf SB2. The prospect of spending $100-$150 on a replacement was not exactly enticing, so I started looking for alternatives. That's when I stumbled upon this speaker, which, I must say, has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.At first, I had somewhat unrealistic expectations, hoping for a perfect 1:1 replacement for the original NHT speaker, complete with the same level of volume. However, I soon realized that was an unfair expectation, and I'll take the blame for that.This speaker boasts a sturdy and durable reinforced paper cone with a rubber surround, and it seems to align well with the provided specs. What pleasantly surprised me was the condition it arrived in brand new, sealed in a box, and neatly wrapped in a plastic bag.Where this speaker truly shines is in its exceptional value for the price. It might not match the $100 range I unknowingly thought I needed, but it still offers a fantastic bang for the buck. If, by some chance, this speaker were to fail me in the future, my plan is to explore options like a 6.5 NHT or a Peerless replacement with a similar design (although I couldn't locate the Peerless 1-11-089-1).In the grand scheme of things, this alternative beats the hefty price tag of $400/$600 for a pair of new CS3s from NHT, making it an attractive choice for those who appreciate a cost-effective solution without sacrificing too much quality.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]