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There Is No Substitute for Accuracy

The Yamaha HS5 active studio monitors 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 Monitors 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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Yamaha HS5 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor

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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.

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Rated 5/5

Wow, even better than expected

I recently moved my studio to a smaller space, so I sold off my 8" JBL speakers and 450watt JBL sub that cost somewhere around 4 to 5 times what a pair of these Yamahas cost. I figured these little speakers would be better suited for the smaller space, and even though I thought they'd be a real downgrade, I expected them to be solid.

Calling these speakers "solid" is grossly underselling their capabilities. These little speakers ROCK. True, I can't hear the sub-bass frequencies, but they have plenty of bass for day-to-day work and overall - they are excellent. They are not hyped. They have a wide sweet spot. Clarity throughout the audio spectrum is very good. Depth/stereo imaging is solid. there is no listening fatigue like you often experience with some of the other "budget" monitors. Dang - these are great!

I experimented with the room correction switches on the back but for my room, they aren't needed.

I spent hours running music that I know intimately through these - big hits spanning many styles and many decades, plus my own mixes from the past, and I was really pleased with what I've heard. These are definitely not just a powered version of the NS-10s that I used at the very start of my mixing career - frankly, they are an upgrade, but they certainly share a little of that heritage.

I feel very confident in using these speakers. don't let the price fool you, these are great!
Music background: 30+ years of guitar, recording, mixing, and producing
Rated 5/5

Excellent sound

These speakers have a very clean crisp sound and so far without distortion. I am using them on the MODX7+ I purchased last week. I started out using my guitar amp but the speakers are much better. If you are undecided between getting an amp or the speakers, in my opinion the speakers are a better choice.
Rated 5/5

Perfect for your home studio

Bought a pair of HS5's as a recommendation from coworkers in the pro-audio industry. they said these would be the choice to go with for studio monitors, and boy were they not wrong. not only is the sound quality clear and crisp, but I've yet to experience an issue with them (hopefully I don't jinx myself here) ...

Paired with the Focusrite 4i4, I'm sure I'll be able to use the HS5's for at least 5-8 years no problem. Not to mention, Sweetwater customer support is unmatched. (Shoutout to Melissa).

... now time to find a sub.
Music background: Musician of 15 years; Songwriter, Producer, Amateur Mixing Engineer.
Rated 5/5

Clear/Powerful

Great for the size and the price! I love the simple sleek look, no gloss to wipe fingerprints off of. They sound great and are a good size for a small control room.
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