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Absolute Zero Bookshelf Speaker (Black)

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MSRP: $230.00

Price: $199.00

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The Classic Absolute Zero is NHT's premium fourth generation version of the original NHT Zero mini-monitor released in 1989. In this latest version, we've managed to extend deep bass response and improve horizontal dispersion while maintaining the open and natural midrange for which all Zero models are known. The Classic Absolute Zero is a great choice for stereo, distributed audio and home theater systems. It goes without saying this speaker is in the NHT Classic Family of products, all designed to perfectly mate together in music and theater systems. They are sold and packaged as singles so order 2 for a stereo pair and so on for other system combinations.

The Classic Absolute Zero, like most NHT speakers, is an acoustic suspension design (not ported or vented). It uses a long-throw 5.25” polypropylene cone midrange/woofer. The woofer frame was designed entirely in-house using F.E.A. (Finite Element Analysis) and is made using a proprietary BMC (bulk moulding compound) frame, which has the high strength and low resonance of a much more expensive cast magnesium alloy frame. The Absolute Zero uses a very sophisticated 1” aluminum dome tweeter in a tiny bezel that features a very small, yet powerful neodymium magnet. This small bezel allows us to position the tweeter and midrange drivers as close together as possible to get very even on and off axis response.

The Absolute Zero’s beautiful and curvaceous little cabinet made of very dense MDF (medium density fiberboard) material. It is extensively braced and cut to amazing precision by NHT's manufacturing partners using CNC lathes. It gets 7 layers of high gloss black or white paint, hand polished between each coat followed by 2 clear coats for long lasting beauty.

What all this means is a lot of engineering and thought went into the Absolute Zero to ensure it's best of class performance includes tighter, deeper bass and wonderfully open midrange and crystal clear highs from a broad seating area.

Building a system? The Classic Absolute Zero mates with every speaker in the Classic line. Most typically for a subwoofer/satellite system the AbsoluteZero will be mated to the B-10d powered subwoofer. If you are considering building a home theater system, match the AbsoluteZero with the Absolute Center channel speaker or upgrade a notch to the Classic 2C. For rear speakers, another pair of AbsoluteZero are the best solution but many times we recommend iC2 or iC3 for an in-ceiling or iW2 or iW3 for an in-wall solutions.

For wall mounting, use the Omnimount 20.0 wall mount which like the speaker is available in black or white finish. To ceiling mount, use the Omnimount 20.0 ceiling mount, also available in white or black finishes.

The Company - Let’s not forget that you’re buying an NHT speaker and that means all sorts of things. It means you care about getting the best speaker value for your hard earned money. It means and you care about quality craftsmanship and high-end performance. It means you’re ready to join our family of fanatics who love music, movies and the best gear that produces them. Welcome to the club, now tell your friends. Now Hear This!

Reviews

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...and bamo I had a chance of paying rent.

So, how do you write a review about NHT-here’s how. First speaker smash hit (from NHT) - you look up the dates-The absolute Zero- this speaker terrorized the small satellite biz immediately- the guy that wrote the first review , his name was Corey Something, put it on the map. As a retailer I saw the look, heard the sound, saw that women liked the size, Next I put it together with a small 8” M&K Subwoofer the VX-7, and bamo I had a chance of paying rent.

Bill W.

Goleta, CA

7/9/2009

size doesn't matter!

Don't let these little giants fool you... they sound much bigger than they are... throw that size thing out the window and get a pair of Zero's...They are great for most any application. Add a Sub 10 for some real butt kickin'...

Nick

Canandaigua, NY

7/9/2009

stereophile review

Bill W. below is referring to an extensive review of one of this speaker's predecessors, the NHT SuperZero, which was written by Corey Greenberg for "stereophile" magazine back in January 1994. At this time you can access the review online.

John M.

New Haven, CT

7/31/2009

Both beauty and the beast

Yes, they are small and great looking but how do they sound... I have compared them to "Threes" and I have to say the sound competes fully with them. Of course, Zeros don't get as low as Threes but that's why sub woofers are invented, aren't they (btw, I have Twelve and it's amazing). I use to use M-00s as studio monitors. Compared to them, Zero loses when talking about accuracy. They just can't separate all the little details as well as M-00s.Anyway, Absolute Zero gives some extra piece of high end to my every day. The sound is full and bright. I can highly recommend!

Paavali P.

Finland, Turku

5/24/2010

Artist-painter

I just ordered these speakers for sound system. wow.... Love them. could not be happier with the clearity of the sound but the service was like no other. Melissa Chandon www.melissachandon.com

Melissa Chandon

Woodland, CA

3/2/2011

You can't pack more sound into a speaker this size

If aesthetics are a concern (read: WAF) you'll be very hard pressed to do better. Beautiful black gloss finish, just keep the duster handy! I have ported bookshelves that are twice the size and weight, and deliver less bass than these do. Most won't need more than a pair of these and a small sub to get maximum enjoyment out of their music. For the demanding audiophile on a budget, I cannot recommend any speaker higher.

Matt

Dallas, TX

7/8/2011

Everything I Remembered

16 years ago I helped a musician friend of mine put together a combination HT and Audio system. He had space challenges so I recommended these "new" NHT's and he and his friends were blown away. 16 years later I needed to update my current HT/Audio system so I started the search and was thrilled to find NHT was back to their roots and moving forward. I installed a system comprised of Absolute Zero's, Absolute Center and the B-10d sub and I'm even more thrilled and amazed than I was 16 years ago. Almost every review ever written states these go toe to toe with systems costing as much as 5 times the price and after 16 years that still holds true. If you value accurate sound reproduction with a great sound stage then NHT is hard to beat at any price.

Mark

Ormond Beach, FL

9/12/2011

Awesome speakers!

I went to Benicia today to pick up my Absolute Zeros and Super 8 subwoofer. I brought them home and immediately hooked them up. I have to say these are some of the best sounding speakers I have ever listened to. No more "Big Box" store speakers for me anymore. NHT makes an awesome speaker at an awesome price!

Jonathan B.

Travis AFB, CA

2/24/2012

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