Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor

The Yamaha HS8 is the largest model in the popular HS series of powered studio monitors, offering an 8-inch cone woofer for extended bass response and substantial volume. Like its smaller counterparts, the HS8 is engineered to provide an accurate, uncolored, and flat frequency response, making it a trusted tool for professional and home studios for critical listening, mixing, and mastering.

Key Features:

• Speaker Configuration: 2-way bi-amplified bass-reflex powered monitor.
  • LF Driver: 8" cone woofer, powered by a 75W amplifier.
  • HF Driver: 1" soft dome tweeter, powered by a 45W amplifier.
  • Total Output Power: 120 Watts.
• Frequency Response:
  • 38 Hz - 30 kHz (-10 dB)
  • 47 Hz - 24 kHz (-3 dB)
• Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz.
• Connectivity:
  • XLR input (balanced)
  • 1/4" TRS phone input (balanced/unbalanced)These inputs ensure broad compatibility with professional audio interfaces, mixing consoles, and other studio equipment.
• Acoustic Control Features:
  • ROOM CONTROL Switch: (0/-2/-4 dB under 500 Hz) to help mitigate exaggerated low-end frequencies that can build up when monitors are placed close to walls or in acoustically untreated rooms. This is particularly useful for larger drivers like the 8" woofer.
  • HIGH TRIM Switch: (+2/0/-2 dB above 2 kHz) to allow for fine-tuning of the high-frequency response, enabling users to adapt the monitor's sound to their specific listening environment and personal preference.
• Proprietary Technology:
  • "Twisted Flare Port": This unique port design aims to reduce air turbulence noise, often a source of unwanted sound, in the bass reflex port. The result is clearer and more accurate low-frequency reproduction.
  • Low Resonance Enclosure Design: The cabinets are constructed from dense MDF using a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique. This design minimizes unwanted resonance and increases the accuracy of sound reproduction.
  • Newly Developed Transducers: Features advanced magnetic field design and carefully optimized components, leading to exceptionally smooth response and improved accuracy across the entire audio spectrum.
• Construction: Robust MDF cabinet and a high-performance bi-amplified design, where dedicated power amplifiers are perfectly matched to the woofer and tweeter, ensuring consistent and high-resolution sound.
• Dimensions (per speaker):
  • Width: 250 mm (9.8")
  • Height: 390 mm (15.4")
  • Depth: 334 mm (13.1")
• Weight (per speaker): 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs.)
• Available Colors: Black and White.

The Yamaha HS8 is often chosen for studios where accurate representation of bass frequencies is critical, or in larger control rooms where more power and projection are needed without requiring a separate subwoofer. Its flat, transparent sound makes it an excellent choice for making mixing decisions that translate well to various playback systems.