Yamaha NS-10
The small white speaker that became the studio’s reference monitor.
The NS-10 was originally meant as a bookshelf speaker for the home. The white cone gave a hard, clear sound that revealed flaws in a mix.
The speaker became a common reference monitor in recording studios. Many producers checked their mixes on it to hear how a recording sounded on small speakers.
Materials: Particle board cabinet, white paper-pulp cone
Manufacture: Made by Yamaha in Japan from 1978.
The woofer with a white paper cone.
The small, angular cabinet.
The black front with two drivers.