When considering the price, users rave positively about this set of speakers. The Yamaha NS-555 floor-standing speakers can hold their own against more expensive units. In fact, you may have to spend quite a few dollars more to find comparable speakers. These speakers were made for the home theater and include 6.25-inch cone woofers, 5-inch mid cones, and 1-inch dome tweeters. The speakers also utilized Yamaha's waveguide horns and its design helps sound quality in home environments. The Yamaha NS-555 includes Monster Cable in the internal wiring and separate terminals to reduce distortion. The unit is also shielded to reduce interference with televisions and video monitors. Users also appreciate the sleek black design and find setup to be simple. Even mounting the speaker stands is easier than many other models. Users are almost universally impressed with the price. These units seem to be the best in their price range and the savings can be pocketed or used to upgrade other components in your audio system. The drawbacks for these speakers include the fact that sound quality dips in extreme highs and lows. Otherwise, users feel the Yamaha NS-555 floor-standing speakers produce such great sound that purchasing these speakers is well worth the money spent.