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Yamaha NS-10M Studio monitors (Mid-1990s) - $950 (Belterra)
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The mid-’90s Japanese-built NS-10M Studios are among the most desired versions.
Reasons:
True studio-era build — produced before Yamaha discontinued the line (2001). Later replacements never matched their voicing or sealed-box quality.
Durability and consistency — mid-’90s runs had tight QC; older early-’80s NS-10Ms often have driver fatigue or inconsistent response.
Industry provenance — this Studio revision became the standard in control rooms worldwide; it’s the version seen on SSL consoles everywhere.
Collectors and engineers prefer these because they represent the final, best-balanced tuning of the NS-10 lineage. In resale markets, clean ’90s Studio pairs routinely bring the highest prices.