NF Acous NM25 - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (A Tier | 7.2/10)
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the NF Acous NM25 is earning strong approval from most reviewers, who appreciate its engaging character.
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7.2Generally Favorable
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7.7Strongly Favorable
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7.7Gaming Grade
ANF Acous NM25 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright
Price (Msrp): $199
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Paul Wasabii
7.8
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The NF Acoustics NM25 continues the professional series with a lightweight full metal shell and a tuning aimed squarely at monitoring and stage performance. It is a neutral bright, vocal focused in ear monitor around 200 dollars that prioritises midrange clarity and low listening fatigue for singers and musicians. The patented Clutter Trap system is described as reducing high frequency noise and reflections, yielding an upper treble response that stays very clean and solid even when driven hard.
Sound wise, the NM25 is framed as a lower volume, vocal forward resolve detail beast for a dynamic driver, with extension and air that now feel cleaner, more present and more audible than earlier models from the brand. Bass sits slightly below neutral as a very clean foundation with a modest shelf that keeps the signature firmly in true neutral bright territory, while the midrange offers highly resolving vocals and the refined upper treble matches that level of resolution. For listeners who need a professional monitor that also works for casual listening, the NM25 delivers a highly technical yet controlled presentation, with strong detail retrieval and stability in the upper registers rather than exaggerated warmth or bass weight.
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The NF Acous NM25 is a full-metal stage monitor built from a single block of aviation-grade aluminium, housing the MC2L-100A single dynamic driver in a dual-magnetic, dual-chamber design. Its shell is compact yet solid, paired with a light 0.78 mm 2-pin silver-coated OFC cable terminated in 3.5 mm, but it omits modular or balanced terminations that some competitors offer around its $199 price point. Sensitivity and impedance (around 108 dB/mW, 32 Ω) make it easy to drive from portable sources while maintaining a monitor-focused, professional positioning.
Sonically, the NM25 leans toward a neutral-bright and analytical tuning, prioritising clarity and speed over warmth or weight. Bass is tight and fast with good sub-bass reach, but mid-bass remains relatively lean, so impact is restrained even though texture and control are strong. The mids are clean and slightly forward, giving vocals and instruments precise articulation, while the upper mids and lower treble are elevated enough to add air and definition but can expose sibilance or become fatiguing with poor or aggressive recordings.
Technical performance is a key strength: the NM25 offers high resolution, strong microdetail retrieval and a wide, open soundstage with precise imaging and separation that stand out in the sub-$200 bracket. This monitor-style presentation works especially well for acoustic, vocal and electronic material where timing, layering and clarity are more important than sheer bass quantity, but it is less forgiving of compressed or bright masters. Considering its focused, studio-oriented tuning and strong technicalities at an MSRP of around $199, the NM25 represents good value for listeners seeking a bright, analytical single-DD monitor rather than a universally “fun” all-rounder.
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