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The name NIRO is almost synonymous with innovation. The company, founded by industry legend Niro Nakamichi, has been pioneering innovative one-enclosure surround-sound speaker systems for some time now. The idea might seem rather far-fetched, but my previous encounters with NIRO products have changed me into a believer of the idea. That is mainly because past NIRO products worked as advertised. NIRO, however, is not the type of company who likes to stand still in its success. Recently, the company released its new product lines, which are supposed to feature improvements over their predecessors. One of them is the NIRO 600 system reviewed here.

The NIRO 600 ($749/system) is in the middle of the line of the recently introduced product series. Immediately you will notice the size difference. Overall, the NIRO 600 is smaller than past NIRO products. Not only is the main controller smaller, but so is the one-enclosure speaker, and it sports a new configuration. The NIRO 600, however, still carries the classic NIRO appearance, which is the silver and gray combined finish. To me, this finish looks elegant and can easily fit into most room décor.