Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor

The Yamaha HS5 is a highly respected 5-inch powered studio monitor, recognized globally as a standard in nearfield reference monitoring. It builds upon Yamaha's legacy of producing accurate and uncolored studio monitors, stemming from the iconic NS-10M. The HS5 is designed to provide a flat and honest frequency response, crucial for critical listening, mixing, and music production.

Key Features:

• Speaker Configuration: 2-way bi-amplified bass-reflex powered monitor.
  • LF Driver: 5" cone woofer, powered by a 45W amplifier.
  • HF Driver: 1" soft dome tweeter, powered by a 25W amplifier.
  • Total Output Power: 70 Watts.
• Frequency Response:
  • 54 Hz - 30 kHz (-10 dB)
  • 74 Hz - 24 kHz (-3 dB)
• Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz.
• Connectivity:
  • XLR input (balanced)
  • 1/4" TRS phone input (balanced/unbalanced)These inputs allow for connection to a wide range of professional audio equipment like audio interfaces, mixers, and more.
• Acoustic Control Features:
  • ROOM CONTROL Switch: (0/-2/-4 dB under 500 Hz) to compensate for exaggerated low-end response that can occur when monitors are placed near walls or in acoustically untreated rooms.
  • HIGH TRIM Switch: (+2/0/-2 dB above 2 kHz) to allow for flexible control of the high-frequency response to suit your listening environment.
• Proprietary Technology:
  • "Twisted Flare Port": Designed to reduce air turbulence noise in the bass reflex port, leading to clearer and more accurate low-end reproduction.
  • Low Resonance Enclosure Design: Constructed from dense MDF with a damped acoustic response, using a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique to firmly anchor corners and eliminate unwanted resonance.
  • Newly Developed Transducers: Features an advanced magnetic field design and carefully optimized components to drastically improve the accuracy of signal reproduction.
• Construction: Robust MDF cabinet and high-performance bi-amplified design where dedicated amplifiers perfectly match the woofer and tweeter for consistent high-resolution sound.
• Dimensions (per speaker):
  • Width: 170 mm (6.7")
  • Height: 285 mm (11.2")
  • Depth: 222 mm (8.7")
• Weight (per speaker): 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs.)
• Available Colors: Black and White.

The Yamaha HS5 is highly regarded for its transparent sound, providing a true representation of your mix without artificial enhancements. This accuracy helps engineers and producers make informed decisions, ensuring their audio translates well across different playback systems. It's a popular choice for project studios, home studios, and educational facilities, offering professional performance in a compact form factor.