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Yamaha SPS-800A Speaker Stand for NS-800A and NS-600A at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The SPS-800A is a dedicated speaker stand from Yamaha (Japan), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Engineered exclusively to match the Yamaha NS-800A and NS-600A bookshelf loudspeakers, the SPS-800A combines smooth-curved MDF legs with a 42mm three-layer laminated MDF base to provide the rigid, acoustically neutral foundation that both speakers require for optimal performance. At a working height of 634mm with spikes and a weight of 11.1kg per unit, the SPS-800A includes height-adjustable spike feet and speaker-fixing screws, forming a mechanically complete system with the NS-800A and NS-600A that enables precise speaker placement and eliminates minute vibrations at the cabinet-to-stand interface.

Curved MDF Legs and Three-Layer Laminated Base

The SPS-800A's legs are formed from MDF with smooth curved surfaces, a geometry chosen to minimize the reflection of sound waves from the leg structure back toward the listening position. Flat or angular leg profiles create discrete reflective surfaces that can redirect speaker output in unintended directions; the smooth curves of the SPS-800A's legs disperse these reflections broadly rather than concentrating them, preserving the NS-800A and NS-600A's intended dispersion pattern and stereo imaging. The base of the stand is constructed as a three-layer laminated MDF structure with a total thickness of 42mm, providing a level of rigidity and resonance resistance that single-layer MDF construction cannot achieve. The high mass and multi-layer damping of this base prevents the stand from acting as a resonant element that could color the loudspeaker's output, particularly in the upper bass and lower midrange frequencies where stand resonance is most audible.

Spike System and Speaker-Fixing Screws

The SPS-800A includes height-adjustable spike feet that can be attached and detached to suit the installation surface. On carpeted floors, the spikes penetrate the pile to couple the stand directly to the rigid subfloor beneath, eliminating the mechanical instability and resonance that carpet introduces between stand base and floor. Height adjustment built into the spike system allows fine-tuning to compensate for minor floor irregularities, ensuring the speaker cabinet remains perfectly level regardless of subfloor variation. Specialized speaker-fixing screws are included to rigidly attach the NS-800A or NS-600A cabinet to the stand's top surface, preventing relative movement between speaker and stand during playback that would otherwise introduce micro-vibrations at the interface and blur the speaker's low-level spatial and tonal performance.

Key Features

• Designed Exclusively for the NS-800A and NS-600A: Engineered as the system-matched stand for both the NS-800A and NS-600A loudspeakers, with height, top plate dimensions, and mechanical properties optimized specifically for these two speaker models.
• Smooth-Curved MDF Legs: Legs formed from MDF with smooth curved surfaces minimize sound reflection and diffraction from the stand structure, preserving the NS-800A and NS-600A's dispersion pattern and stereo imaging at the listening position.
• 42mm Three-Layer Laminated MDF Base: A three-layer laminated base structure with 42mm total thickness provides exceptional rigidity and resonance resistance, preventing the stand base from contributing unwanted coloration to the speaker's output.
• 11.1kg Mass per Unit: Substantial stand weight contributes to the mechanical stability of the complete speaker-stand assembly, lowering the center of gravity and resisting both speaker-induced and floor-borne vibration.
• Height-Adjustable Spike Feet: Included spikes are adjustable in height and can be attached or detached to suit carpeted or hard floor installation environments, with fine height adjustment to compensate for minor floor irregularities.
• Speaker-Fixing Screws: Specialized screws are included to rigidly fix the NS-800A or NS-600A cabinet to the stand top, eliminating relative movement between speaker and stand during playback for maximum mechanical integrity.
• 634mm Working Height with Spikes: Stand height positions the NS-800A and NS-600A tweeter at an appropriate ear level for a typical seated listening position, fulfilling the optimal driver geometry that both speakers' crossover and dispersion characteristics were designed around.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yamaha SPS-800A?

The Yamaha SPS-800A is a dedicated speaker stand engineered exclusively for the Yamaha NS-800A and NS-600A bookshelf loudspeakers, featuring smooth-curved MDF legs, a 42mm three-layer laminated MDF base, height-adjustable spike feet, and speaker-fixing screws, weighing 11.1kg per unit at a working height of 634mm with spikes installed. It is designed to provide the rigid, acoustically neutral foundation that both the NS-800A and NS-600A require for optimal placement and performance. The SPS-800A is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.

What speakers is the Yamaha SPS-800A compatible with?

The Yamaha SPS-800A is engineered exclusively for use with the Yamaha NS-800A and NS-600A bookshelf loudspeakers. Its top plate dimensions, working height, and speaker-fixing screw positions are matched specifically to the cabinet footprints of these two models. While other bookshelf speakers of similar dimensions could physically be placed on the SPS-800A, optimal acoustic and mechanical performance is only guaranteed when it is used as the system-matched stand for the NS-800A or NS-600A.

Why does the SPS-800A base use three layers of MDF laminated together?

The three-layer laminated MDF base construction of the SPS-800A, totaling 42mm in thickness, provides substantially greater rigidity and internal damping than a single-layer base of equivalent thickness could achieve. Each glued lamination interface between layers acts as an additional damping boundary that absorbs and dissipates vibrational energy before it can travel through the base and re-enter the loudspeaker cabinet from below. The result is a base that remains mechanically inert across the frequency range where single-layer MDF structures can resonate sympathetically with bass frequencies from the speaker, which would otherwise introduce low-level coloration into the NS-800A and NS-600A's output.

Can the spike feet be removed for use on hardwood floors?

Yes, the SPS-800A's spike feet are designed to be attached and detached, allowing the stand to be used without spikes on hard flooring surfaces such as hardwood, tile, or laminate where spikes would scratch or damage the floor finish. When spikes are removed, the stand height drops from 634mm to 625mm. For hard floor installations without spikes, it is advisable to place appropriate floor protection pads under the stand's leg contact points to prevent surface marking while maintaining stable contact.

Do the speaker-fixing screws damage the NS-800A or NS-600A cabinet?

The specialized screws included with the SPS-800A are designed specifically for attaching the NS-800A and NS-600A cabinets to the stand, using threaded inserts or designated fixing points built into the speaker cabinet base during manufacturing. They are not self-tapping screws that would damage the cabinet. Rigidly fixing the speaker to the stand is recommended by Yamaha as it eliminates micro-movement at the cabinet-to-stand interface that would otherwise introduce subtle resonance and compromise the precision of the speaker's acoustic output.

Where can I buy the Yamaha SPS-800A in Toronto or Canada?

The Yamaha SPS-800A is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Yamaha dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound can assist with purchasing the SPS-800A alongside the NS-800A or NS-600A loudspeakers as a complete system, and can advise on optimal placement and room setup. Purchasing from an authorized Canadian dealer ensures full Yamaha manufacturer warranty coverage for both the stands and speakers.

How does the SPS-800A compare to the Yamaha SPS-3000 and SPS-5000 stands?

The SPS-800A, SPS-3000, and SPS-5000 are all dedicated system stands matched to specific Yamaha NS loudspeakers, each engineered around the acoustic and mechanical requirements of its paired speaker. The SPS-800A uses curved MDF legs and a three-layer laminated MDF base at 634mm height for the NS-800A and NS-600A. The SPS-3000 uses a taller 648mm MDF and rubber wood body with a 6mm steel top plate for the larger NS-3000 cabinet. The SPS-5000 uses solid aluminium legs at a simulation-determined 42-degree angle at 304mm height for the NS-5000, which sits lower to the floor by design. Each stand reflects the specific acoustic simulation and engineering work performed for its matched speaker model.