Yamaha Powered Studio Monitor - (HS5, HS7, HS8)

The Yamaha Powered Studio Monitor in Black. HS Series speakers were designed to give you the most honest, precise reference possible, providing an ideal sonic platform to build on throughout the mixing process. By combining acquired knowledge and expertise with state-of-the-art sound technologies, Yamaha's speaker engineering team has examined, then optimized, every aspect that has contributed to making these monitors the most trusted in the business. The second generation HS Series also adds a new 6.5" model to the lineup, bringing its exceptional accuracy to an even greater variety of recording environments.

Sound Philosophy of HS Series Studio Monitors

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, this new lineup 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. HS Series nearfield reference monitors are the embodiment of this philosophy, delivering a concise sound image, high resolution, and flat response.

Newly Developed Transducers

The HS Series features newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth responses 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 HS Series 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, HS Series monitors produce 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

HS Series speakers employ an amplifier unit perfectly matched to the transducers utilized in each model of the series. Featuring a bi-amp design with a separate dedicated amp for both the woofer and the tweeter, this amplifier unit ensures that each HS Series speaker consistently delivers high-resolution sound with the exceptionally flat responses across the sound spectrum.

Low Resonance Enclosure Design

HS Series cabinets are 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, HS Series 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 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, we have 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 HS Series studio monitors to meet the demands of more strict professional production environments.

Controls and Connectivity

HS Series full-range models feature two response controls with detailed settings that allow them to adapt to the surface acoustics of rooms of varying shapes and sizes. 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 the high-frequency response. For inputs, HS full-range speakers 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 HS8S subwoofer, HIGH CUT control sets the cutoff frequency of subwoofer output high-frequency attenuation from 80Hz to 120Hz, while the PHASE switch adjusts the phase of the subwoofer output. The LOW-CUT switch and LOW CUT controls enable attenuation of low frequencies for output between 80Hz and 120Hz. The 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 Specifications:

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.

Yamaha HS7 Specifications:

Powered: Yes

Power Configuration: Bi-amped

Quantity: Single

LF Driver Size: 6.5"

LF Driver Type: Cone

HF Driver Size: 1"

HF Driver Type: Dome

LF Driver Power Amp: 60W

HF Driver Power Amp: 35W

Total Power: 95W

Frequency Range: 43Hz-30kHz

Crossover Frequency: 2kHz

Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS

Enclosure Type: Rear Ported

Enclosure Material: MDF

Height: 13.1"

Width: 8.3"

Depth: 11.2"

Weight: 18.1 lbs.

Yamaha HS8 Specifications:

Powered: Yes

Power Configuration: Bi-amped

Quantity: Single

LF Driver Size: 8"

LF Driver Type: Cone

HF Driver Size: 1"

HF Driver Type: Dome

LF Driver Power Amp: 75W

HF Driver Power Amp: 45W

Total Power: 120W

Frequency Range: 38Hz-30kHz

Crossover Frequency: 2kHz

Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS

Enclosure Type: Rear Ported

Enclosure Material: MDF

Height: 15.4"

Width: 9.8"

Depth: 13.1"

Weight: 22.5 lbs.