Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitor

The Yamaha HS7 is a highly regarded 6.5-inch powered studio monitor, part of Yamaha's popular HS series, which aims to provide accurate and uncolored sound reproduction for critical listening, mixing, and music production. Building on the legacy of the iconic NS-10M, the HS7 delivers a balanced and honest frequency response.

Key Features:

• Speaker Configuration: 2-way bi-amplified bass-reflex powered monitor.
  • LF Driver: 6.5" cone woofer, powered by a 60W amplifier.
  • HF Driver: 1" soft dome tweeter, powered by a 35W amplifier.
  • Total Output Power: 95 Watts.
• Frequency Response:
  • 43 Hz - 30 kHz (-10 dB)
  • 55 Hz - 24 kHz (-3 dB)
• Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz.
• Connectivity:
  • XLR input (balanced)
  • 1/4" TRS phone input (balanced/unbalanced)These inputs offer versatile connection options for professional audio interfaces, mixers, and other studio equipment.
• Acoustic Control Features:
  • ROOM CONTROL Switch: (0/-2/-4 dB under 500 Hz) to help compensate for problematic low-end build-up 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, enabling users to adapt the monitor's sound to their specific listening environment.
• Proprietary Technology:
  • "Twisted Flare Port": Designed to minimize air turbulence noise in the bass reflex port, resulting in clearer and more accurate low-frequency reproduction.
  • Low Resonance Enclosure Design: Constructed from dense MDF with a damped acoustic response, utilizing 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 throughout the audio spectrum.
• Construction: Robust MDF cabinet and a high-performance bi-amplified design, where dedicated amplifiers perfectly match the woofer and tweeter for consistent, high-resolution sound.
• Dimensions (per speaker):
  • Width: 210 mm (8.3")
  • Height: 332 mm (13.1")
  • Depth: 284 mm (11.2")
• Weight (per speaker): 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs.)
• Available Colors: Black and White.

The Yamaha HS7 is a popular choice for project studios, home studios, and educational facilities due to its combination of accurate sound reproduction, sufficient power for medium-sized rooms, and useful room acoustic controls. Its flat response aims to ensure that mixes translate well to other playback systems, which is a key characteristic of reliable studio monitors.