Yamaha HS Series Studio Reference Monitors



The Yamaha HS series is a line of studio monitors designed with the professional musician in mind. They’re known for their warm sound and tight bass response, which makes them ideal for mixing audio. The HS5, HS7 and HS8 are among the most popular models in this series. If you want something a little smaller but still high-quality, consider the Yamaha HS5 or 51. For something even bigger (and more expensive) check out the Yamaha HS71 or 81

Yamaha HS8

MSRP: $572.00

The HS8 is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 8″ cone woofer and 1″ dome tweeter. It has a frequency response of 38Hz – 30kHz, and a maximum SPL of 109dB. The 75W LF plus 45W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 120W power amplification ensures that the HS8 is capable of delivering clear, accurate sound at any volume level.

The HS8 features Yamaha’s patented Room Control and High Trim response controls, which allow you to adjust the sound of your monitors to suit your room and personal preferences. You can also use these controls to compensate for any deficiencies in your room’s acoustics.

The HS8 comes with XLR and TRS phone jack inputs that accept balanced or unbalanced signals so that you can connect it to virtually any type of audio equipment.

Yamaha HS81

MSRP: $632.00

The Yamaha HS81 series studio reference monitors are two-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitors with 8″ cone woofers and 1″ dome tweeters. The speakers have a frequency response of 38Hz – 30kHz (-10dB), 47Hz – 24kHz (-3dB).

The HS81 monitors use a 75W LF plus 45W HF bi-amp system for high performance 120W power amplification. Room Control and High Trim response controls are provided to help you achieve the best possible sound in your room. XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals, and mounting points on 4 surfaces make it easy to position the speakers where they’ll sound the best.

Yamaha HS7

MSRP: $466.00

The HS7 is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 6.5″ cone woofer and 1″ dome tweeter. The HS7 features a 43Hz – 30kHz frequency response, 60W LF plus 35W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 95W power amplification, ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls and XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals.

Yamaha HS71

MSRP: $540.00

The Yamaha HS71 Series Studio Reference monitor is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 6.5″ cone woofer and 1″ dome tweeter. It has a frequency response of 43Hz – 30kHz (-10dB), 55Hz – 24kHz (-3dB). The HS71 has a 60W LF plus 35W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 95W power amplification. It comes with ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls, XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals, mounting points on 4 surfaces.

Yamaha HS5

MSRP: $252.00

The Yamaha HS5 Series Studio Reference Monitor is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5″ cone woofer and 1″ dome tweeter. It has a frequency response of 54Hz – 30kHz, and the 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplification gives it the power to deliver high quality sound. The ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls allow you to tailor your listening experience by adjusting the low frequency response, while XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals.

Yamaha HS51

MSRP: $304.00

The Yamaha HS51 Series Studio Reference Monitor is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5″ cone woofer and 1″ dome tweeter. The HS51 has a frequency response of 54Hz – 30kHz (-10dB), 74Hz – 24kHz (-3dB), 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplification, ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls, XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals, and mounting points on 4 surfaces.

Yamaha HS8S Powered Subwoofer

MSRP: $775.00

The Yamaha HS8S Powered Subwoofer delivers low frequencies down to 22Hz. It’s equipped with a 150W amplifier and a single 8″ bass-reflex powered subwoofer. The HS8S has controls for LOW CUT (80-120Hz), HIGH CUT (80-120 Hz), and PHASE switch, allowing users to set up a subwoofer system with simple connections and no additional equipment.

The HS8S has a frequency response of 22Hz – 150Hz, allowing you to hear all of your favorite music in rich detail.

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