NHT
Speakers
Subwoofers
Best Known For
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Used Products
95
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Average Price
$500
Brand Popularity
80
 of 900+
Products Listed
22
Review Count
26
Founding Year
1986
Headquarters
United States
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What's unique about the brand

NHT (Now Hear This) is known for its acoustic suspension speaker design that avoids ports or holes, delivering low distortion and accurate sound while making speaker placement easier in various room settings. The brand's speakers use premium aluminum drivers and unique design features like Focused Image Geometry, which reduces side-wall reflections and concentrates sound in the listening area.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • NHT stands out by utilizing a three-way design in their bookshelf speakers, incorporating a dedicated dome midrange for enhanced dispersion and clarity.
  • The brand's speakers have a sealed cabinet design, which is uncommon for bookshelf speakers, and this impacts bass response by making it taut and punchy.
  • NHT's carbon fiber finish provides a sleek, modern aesthetic while contributing to the speaker's solid build quality.
  • They sell factory-direct to consumers, which enables them to offer high-performance audio products at value-oriented price points.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "The C3 CF has the effect of really drawing you into the music. Vocals are a real highlight on these and are staggeringly good for listening to your favourite vocalists." (https://primeaudio.org/nht-c3-carbon-fiber-review)
  • "The company promises soundstage width, and they totally deliver on this, as regardless of the speakers placement, they have a super large and holographic scene. NHT C3 can play a live concert and place you right there, in the crowd." (https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2022/06/nht-c3-3-way-bookshelf-stereo-speakers-music-for-life.html)
  • "The midrange of C3 is the best part, and all speaker drivers cover parts of what could be considered the midrange, the lower midrange being covered by the woofer driver, the main midrange body being covered by the mid woofer dome, while the upper midrange has certain parts covered by the 1" tweeter as well. You name it, NHT C3 will handle it really well, from punk to acoustic to Jazz to Metal to Pop and EDM." (https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2022/06/nht-c3-3-way-bookshelf-stereo-speakers-music-for-life.html)
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SuperZero 2.1 Mini Monitor

  • Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for compactness and affordability.
  • Description: Praised for its clear midrange and high frequencies, making it suitable for small rooms or as part of a surround sound system. However, it lacks bass response due to its sealed design and small size, which differentiates it from larger models like the C-4 that offer fuller sound. This speaker is ideal for those with a limited budget who prioritize clarity over bass and have space constraints.

O2-ARC Outdoor Speaker

  • Positioning: Designed for outdoor use, offering durability and weather resistance.
  • Description: Stands out with its weather-resistant design, making it perfect for outdoor environments where other NHT speakers might not be suitable. It provides robust sound for open spaces, unlike indoor models like the SuperZero 2.1, which are not built to withstand the elements.

C-4 Floor Standing Tower Speaker

  • Positioning: Mid-range tower speaker offering balanced performance for home audio.
  • Description: Delivers a powerful and balanced sound with its dual 6.5-inch woofers, making it suitable for medium to large rooms. It offers a more immersive experience compared to the SuperZero 2.1, which lacks bass depth.

MS Tower Dolby Atmos Enabled Floor Standing Tower Speaker

  • Positioning: High-end line, designed for advanced home theater setups.
  • Description: Integrates Dolby Atmos technology, providing an immersive audio experience that surpasses other NHT models like the C-4, which lacks this feature.
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