Yamaha HS5 - PA, powered studio monitor speaker for producers, DJs and performers, in black

Product Information

Now you should be all set up with your HS5 or HS8 monitors. What does Room Control do for Yamaha HS5 and Yamaha HS8?

Each speaker unit has its own power so you'll need 2 extra wall outlets. You'll need external soundcard or audio interface (for example Focusrite Scarlett 2i2). You'll need 2 TRS to TRS cables (one for each channel) or 2 TRS to XLR cables for connecting speakers to the audio interface.Angling the speakers inward slightly can improve the accuracy which is something important for professionals. Small Room? No problem!Measuring only 6.7" x 11.25" x 8.75" (WxHxD) and weighing only 11.7 pounds, the HS5 accommodates even the most cramped control room. And its Room Control filters, which provide 2 or 4dB of low- shelving cut below 500Hz when activated, compensate for speaker-boundary effects that would otherwise muddy low-frequency response when the monitor is placed near a wall. A companion High Trim filter boosts or cuts the HS5’s response 2dB above 2kHz to make up for an overly damped (boost) or live (cut) room. The Yamaha HS5s delivers impressive audio given its compact size, mainly thanks to the high-quality components such as its 1″ dome tweeter and 5″ mid-bass woofer. Because of the design and how they were engineered, the placement of monitor speakers is very important.

Pair of 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter Yamaha have been in the game for a long time, and I get the feel they really know how to manufacture a strong and reliable monitor that will last for years and years. It produces extremely accurate audio output for mixing and mastering which is important for a monitor speaker, of course. What’s in the box? Not only that but the angled cabinet and included rubber pads allow for either horizontal or diagonal positioning. But the truth is, the Yamaha HS5 does not perform very well below 60 Hz , so don’t expect these monitors to give you a clear picture of this range.

Customer reviews

If you work with a lot of bass, getting a dedicated subwoofer or an excellent pair of mixing headphones will definitely provide you with all the low-end clarity you need. What About Noise?