Yamaha HS5 - 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor

TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK

Ever since the 1970's the iconic white woofer and signature sound of Yamaha's nearfield reference monitors have become a genuine industry standard for a reason - their accuracy. Unlike studio monitors with added bass or treble frequencies which may sound more flattering at first, HS Series speakers were designed to give you the most honest, precise reference possible, providing an ideal sonic platform to build on throughout the mixing process. By combining acquired knowledge and expertise with state-of-the-art sound technologies, Yamaha's speaker engineering team have examined, then optimized, every aspect that has contributed to making these monitors the most trusted in the business. The second generation HS Series also adds a new 6.5" model to the lineup, bringing its exceptional accuracy to an even greater variety of recording environments.


Features

• 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter
• 54Hz - 30kHz frequency response
• 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

Specifications

Speaker type
2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor

Frequency range (-10dB)
54Hz - 30kHz

Components
LF
5" cone
HF
1" dome
Crossover
2kHz

Output power
70W (LF:45W, HF:25W)

I/O connectors
XLR3-31 type (balanced), PHONE (balanced)

Power consumption
45W

Shape
Bass-reflex type

Cabinet material
MDF

Dimensions
W 170mm (6.7")
H 285mm (11.2")
D 222mm (8.7")

Net weight
5.3kg (11.7 lbs.)

Others
LEVEL control (+4dB/center click) , EQ: HIGH TRIM switch (+/- 2dB at HF) / ROOM CONTROL switch (0/-2/-4 dB under 500Hz)