NHT Audiophile-Grade 3-Way Floor-Standing Speakers 2.5i

NHT Model 2.5i Tower Loudspeakers – Audiophile-Grade Floor-Standing Speakers with Exceptional Imaging
Crafted in the USA, the NHT (Now Hear This) Model 2.5i tower speakers represent a pinnacle of 1990s high-performance audio engineering. These elegant floorstanding speakers feature NHT’s innovative “Focused Image Geometry” design with a distinctive 21-degree angled front baffle that dramatically improves stereo imaging while reducing unwanted room reflections.

The 2.5i delivers exceptional sound quality with its three-way design that combines a fluid-cooled aluminum dome tweeter, polypropylene midrange, and a side-firing long-throw woofer. The unique hybrid enclosure features an acoustic suspension chamber for the midrange/tweeter and a bass-reflex design for the woofer, resulting in tight, accurate bass extending down to 29Hz.

Renowned for their incredibly spacious three-dimensional soundstage, impressive tonal neutrality, and top-notch musicality, these speakers reproduce recordings with remarkable accuracy and transparency, neither adding warmth nor brightness unless present in the source material. The custom-designed European drivers include a SEAS tweeter and Peerless midrange/woofer, selected for their superior performance characteristics.

3-way design with Focused Image Geometry (21-degree angled front baffle)

1″ fluid-cooled aluminum dome tweeter manufactured by SEAS (Norway)

6.5″ polypropylene midrange driver manufactured by Peerless (Denmark)

8″ side-firing long-throw polypropylene woofer manufactured by Peerless (Denmark)

Frequency response: 29Hz-25kHz (±3dB)

Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83V at 1M)

Impedance: 6 ohms nominal, 3.6 ohms minimum

Power handling: 35-200 watts recommended

Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts for bi-amping/bi-wiring

Crossover frequencies: 100Hz and 3.3kHz

Hybrid enclosure: acoustic suspension for midrange/tweeter, bass-reflex for woofer

Rear-firing 3″ flared port

High-gloss black laminate finish

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 7 x 38 x 15.5 inches (17.8 x 96.5 x 39.4 cm)
Weight: 46 lbs (20.9 kg) each

These American-made audiophile speakers deliver exceptional performance that belies their modest price point. With their piano-black finish, unique side-firing woofer design, and outstanding sound quality, the NHT 2.5i speakers will make an impressive addition to any music lover’s listening room. Experience the clarity, precision, and dynamic range that made these speakers highly regarded among audio enthusiasts.

Asking $995 for these exceptional speakers with high SAF (spouse approval factor) due to their small footprint and classy appearance.