Yamaha HPH-MT8 Headphones

The Yamaha HPH-MT8 is the flagship model in Yamaha's MT Series of professional studio monitor headphones. They are designed for critical listening, mixing, mastering, and studio recording, offering the highest level of detail, durability, and comfort in the line.

The MT8 is often marketed with an association to the sonic accuracy philosophy of Yamaha's legendary NS-10M studio monitor speakers.

 Key Features and Design

• Design: Circumaural (Over-Ear), Closed-Back dynamic design, providing excellent passive sound isolation for critical listening environments.

• Drivers: Features large, custom-designed 45mm drivers (an upgrade from the MT5/MT7's 40mm drivers) with powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight CCAW (Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire) voice coils.

• Acoustic Profile: Engineered to deliver a flat, high-resolution sound across an extended frequency range with precise stereo imaging, meeting the demands of high-end professional monitoring.

• Build Quality: Exceptionally rugged construction with durable ABS housing and rigid die-cast aluminum support-arms, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of studio and road use. They have a folding arm structure for compact storage.

• Comfort: Features large, comfortable ear pads made of smooth protein-skin leather and low-resistance cushions for long-term, stress-free wear.

• Monitoring Flexibility: The earcups swivel for single-ear monitoring.

 Technical Specifications

• Type: Closed-back, Circumaural (Over-Ear) Dynamic

• Driver Unit Diameter: 45mm

• Frequency Response: 15Hz - 28,000Hz

• Impedance: 37ohms (at 1kHz)

• Sensitivity (SPL): 102dB/mW

• Maximum Input Power: 1,600mW (at 1kHz)

• Weight (without cable): 350g (approx. 0.77lbs)

• Cable: Detachable (a professional requirement). Includes two interchangeable cables:

  • 3.0m (9.8ft) straight cable

  • 1.2m (3.9ft) coiled cable

• Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8inch) stereo plug with a gold-plated, threaded 6.3mm (1/4 inch) adapter.

• Accessories Included: Threaded 6.3mm adapter and a padded carrying bag.

The HPH-MT8 is Yamaha's most detailed and robust professional studio headphone.