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There Is No Substitute for Accuracy

The Yamaha HS5 active studio monitor will help you make better-sounding recordings. Yamaha's nearfield monitors with those iconic white-coned woofers have been ubiquitous in top studios worldwide ever since the original NS-10s hit the scene in the late '70s. Yamaha has continuously developed and perfected their monitors, resulting in HS series monitors with newly designed bi-amplified drivers and scientifically ported enclosures that deliver amazing accuracy and vanishingly low coloration. Don't mix in the dark. Nail what you're after without the guesswork, with Yamaha's HS5.

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor at a Glance:
  • High-performance drivers and mounting system
  • Beefy magnets and an advanced magnetic circuit design
  • Optimum response in any room
High-performance drivers and mounting system

The drivers used in the HS series monitors deliver superb audio performance that is considerably enhanced by a sophisticated mounting system. A scientific arrangement of screws and a specially designed mounting ring eliminate unwanted vibration and resonance, letting the speaker realize its full sonic potential without distortion or coloration. Yamaha selects their magnets to optimize solid low-end response. Tweeter frames use an advanced smooth-contour design that minimizes losses, letting you hear high-frequency details with stunning accuracy. The extra-thick tweeter frame also diminishes resonance that can interfere with treble clarity. The bottom line? Smooth, accurate response throughout the audio spectrum. And that translates to better-sounding recordings for you.

Beefy magnets and an advanced magnetic circuit design

HS series monitors rock extra-large magnets. Why is this important? Glad you asked! In concert with the HS5's advanced magnetic circuit design, these beefy magnets deliver a robust, uniform, and tightly controlled flux field that yields exceedingly smooth response and dynamic efficiency over a wider frequency range.

Optimum response in any room

HS series monitors deliver outstanding monitoring performance, enabling you to get your mixes just right. Even better, you can take your accurate monitoring on the road. The HS5 boasts Room Control and High Trim response controls that let you tailor your monitors to your room for optimal response. So whether you're in a control room or in a cramped remote truck, you'll always be able to trust your monitoring.

Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor Features:
  • High-performance drivers and mounting system
  • 5" cone woofer, 1" dome tweeter
  • Large magnets in an advanced magnetic circuit design
  • Built-in bi-amplification (45 watts LF, 25 watts HF)
  • Dedicated power amps are perfectly matched to the woofer and tweeter
  • Enclosure is designed to kill unwanted resonances that can influence sound
  • Room Control and High Trim response controls give you optimum response in any room
Nail what you're after without the guesswork, with Yamaha's HS5.

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • Quantity: Single
  • LF Driver Size: 5"
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • HF Driver Size: 1"
  • HF Driver Type: Dome
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 45W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 25W
  • Total Power: 70W
  • Frequency Range: 54Hz-30kHz
  • Crossover Frequency: 2kHz
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material: MDF
  • Height: 11.2"
  • Width: 6.7"
  • Depth: 8.7"
  • Weight: 11.7 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HS5

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Rated 5/5

Studio Magic

This is just an amazing product. I can't describe the words enough. I have had other products, and they sounded great, but there were something missing like if all of the greater detail was omitted, but with these studio speakers from Yamaha for under $ these products absolutely give you the greater detail, especially when you have a Mac Pro computer for Studio purposes I would definitely recommend this product to anyone if you're looking for low end and low top this is not the product for you. If you're asking for mid top and high-end it's gonna give you a flat sound, but it's gonna give you the complete sound , all of the other things can be worked around when you work with the IQ if you ask for my opinion, you got it
Music background: A Worshipper
Rated 5/5

Very clear sound

I had to replace my old monitors, which were showing signs of failure. So, I decided upon these. The first thing I noticed was how clear they sound. I can hear every instrument, with no "muddy" sound. The reviews said that these are "unforgiving," because they have a flat curve. I had to adjust to that reality. If you are looking for a decent set of monitors for recording and/or audio production, I'd say these are really good in their price point.
Music background: Non-Pro musician, songwriter, who records and mixes as a hoby
Rated 5/5

Yamaha HS5

These were purchased as a mini-me set to the Yamaha HS8s. They are smaller to fit in my son's apartment and still have the same quality and sound as one would expect from Yamaha. Amazing product.
Rated 5/5

HS5 5” Monitors

These speakers remind me a bit of the NS10s from the days of yore. If I listen through my regular computer speakers there is a little bit of gloss in the playback that covers up blemishes. The Yamaha HS5 monitors definitely reveal things that need to be heard by anyone who is serious about mixing.
I am aware that there are many more expensive alternatives that may work better for some people, but based on my budget I believe my rep Chris Lewis made the right recommendation.

Thank you Chris,
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Wonderful

I have not used my sennheiser earphones since I installed these. Just wonderful
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