The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor is 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter. Whether you're mixing for stereo or 5.1 surround, mixes that sound good on Yamaha HS series reference monitors will translate accurately to the widest possible range of reproduction systems - which is engineer-speak that simply means they'll sound good on anything.
Featuring newly developed transducers, high performance amp unit, cutting edge noise reduction technology, and low resonance enclosure design, the HS5 delivers a concise sound image, high resolution, and flat response. The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor delivers an accurate, detailed reproduction of the source. The response-tailoring controls match speaker output to a wide range of acoustic spaces. In addition to studio standard XLR connectors, the Yamaha HS5 features phone jacks which allow direct connection of electronic musical instruments and other sources.
Sound Philosophy
When selecting studio reference monitors for mixing and music production, one consideration takes precedence above all others - accuracy. Beginning with the legendary NS-10M, and continuing with the MSP and previous HS Series, the new Yamaha HS5 shares a design philosophy that emphasizes sonic purity without any coloring or alternation of the original sound. While many manufacturers seek to enhance the sound of their monitors to make them sound impressive, Yamaha studio monitors are designed to achieve the best possible mix by ensuring that the sound from your speakers is true to the original. The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor is the embodiment of this philosophy, delivering a concise sound image, high resolution, and flat response.
Newly Developed Transducers
The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor features newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. These transducers utilize an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions. Each component's materials and design were carefully re-examined, then optimized, to drastically improve the accuracy of signal reproduction throughout the audio spectrum.
Tweeter
The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor features a newly designed, highly efficient 1" dome tweeter that extends the usable frequency range considerably and delivers superb high-resolution sound. Utilizing a thick wave guide designed to minimize vibration the new tweeter is able to deliver smooth, distortion-free high end up to 30 kHz.
Woofer
With newly designed, ultra-responsive woofers that utilize large, carefully selected magnets, the Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor produces low distortion sound with a well-defined bottom end at any output level. All of the components in these high-power woofers, including the woofer ring and the basket further contribute to the HS Series' stunning bass while providing clear, accurate mids.
High Performance Amp Unit
The Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor employs an amplifier unit perfectly matched to the transducers utilized. Featuring a bi-amp design with a separate dedicated amp for both the woofer and the tweeter, this amplifier unit ensures that the Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor consistently delivers high-resolution sound with exceptionally flat response across the sound spectrum.
Low Resonance Enclosure Design
The Yamaha HS5 cabinet is designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction to their extreme limit. The enclosures are constructed from a very dense and resilient MDF with a damped acoustic response that is perfectly suited for reference monitors. Drawing from Yamaha's over 100 years of piano design experience, the Yamaha HS5 engineers also employed a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique. Common to architectural design this construction firmly anchors the corners of the enclosure to dramatically improve durability and eliminate unwanted resonance that can influence overall sound.
Cutting Edge Noise Reduction Technology
Speaker port design can greatly influence the clarity of overall sound. Often a vortex at the either end of the port can generate air vibrations inside of the port, causing unwanted noise. By adopting an advanced noise reduction technology that incorporates a thorough analysis of a visual representation of the sound, Yamaha's engineers are able to control and reduce the vortex. Through this in-depth analysis, Yamaha has arrived at the ideal port design, resulting in a reduction of audible noise up to 6dB. The utilization of this state-of-the-art technology allows the Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor to meet the demands of more strict professional production environments.
Controls and Connectivity
The Yamaha HS5 features two response controls with detailed settings that allow them to adapt to the surface acoustics of rooms of varying shape and size. ROOM CONTROL allows you to attenuate the unnatural, exaggerated low-end that can often occur when speakers are placed next to walls, while HIGH TRIM allows for more flexible control of high frequency response. For inputs, the Yamaha HS5 can accommodate a wide range of balanced and unbalanced sources such as mixers, keyboards and audio interfaces with XLR and TRS phone jacks. With the Yamaha HS8S subwoofer, HIGH CUT control sets the cutoff frequency of subwoofer output high-frequency attenuation from 80Hz to 120Hz, while PHASE switch adjusts the phase of the subwoofer output. The LOW CUT switch and LOW CUT controls enables attenuation of low frequencies for output between 80Hz and 120Hz. The Yamaha HS8S subwoofer is equipped with XLR and TRS phone jack inputs and for outputs XLR for L and R and EXT SUB out.
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor Features
- 2-Way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter
- 54Hz - 30kHz Frequency response
- 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplification
- ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls
- XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor Specifications
- Speaker Type: 2-Way Bi-Amp Powered Studio Monitor
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 54 Hz - 30 kHz
- Components:
- LF: 5" Cone
- HF: 1" Dome
- Crossover: 2 kHz
- Output Power: 70 W (LF: 45 W, HF: 25 W)
- Input/Output Connectors: XLR3-31 Type (Balanced), Phone (Balanced)
- Power Consumption: 45 Watt
- Shape: Bass Reflex Type
- Cabinet Material: MDF
- Dimensions:
- Width: 170 mm (6.7")
- Height: 285 mm (11.2")
- Depth: 222 mm (8.7")
- Net Weight: 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs.)
- Others: Level Control (+4 dB / Center Click) , EQ: High Trim Switch (+/- 2 dB at HF) / Room Control Switch (0/-2/-4 dB Under 500 Hz)
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor Includes
- 1x Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor
- 1x Power Cord
- 1x Owners Manual
- 2 Year Warranty
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Great value for the money
Jan 15th 2024As long as you understand the limitations of the HS5 going in, you will be hard pressed to find better value for the money. These monitors provide a neutral sound along with a clear soundstage making them great overall for near field mixing and music playback and the Room Control and High Trim settings help optimize performance in whatever studio setup you have. While their physical size limits the amount of low end response you can get from them, this is easily resolved by pairing them with the HS8S - truly providing a rich and cohesive listening experience.
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Great for midrange
Nov 17th 2011With the mid boost/cut switches on the HS50M, the midrange of your mixes becomes incredibly detailed for fine tuning in the mix. Great for mixing, but I actually enjoy listening to music on these monitors as well - something I can't say for many other, more expensive monitors. The monitors were incredibly fatiguing at first, but after getting used to the midrange boost, I found that it can be an indispensable tool for fine tuning. Build quality is what you'd expect for a $200 monitor - some I've come across have had messy cone gluing and/or crooked Yamaha logos. But the logos do light up!
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