Features

HS-Series Studio Monitor: Yamaha studio monitors are designed to achieve the best possible mix by ensuring that the sound from your speakers is true to the original. HS Series nearfield reference monitors are the embodiment of this philosophy, delivering a concise sound image, high resolution, and flat response.

Two-Way Speaker Design: The HS5 studio monitor features newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. These transducers utilize an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions. Each component's materials and design were carefully re-examined, then optimized, to drastically improve the accuracy of signal reproduction throughout the audio spectrum.

• Tweeter: The HS5 features a newly designed, highly efficient 1" dome tweeter that extends the usable frequency range considerably and delivers superb high-resolution sound. Utilizing a thick wave guide designed to minimize vibration the new tweeter is able to deliver smooth, distortion-free high end up to 24 kHz (-3dB).
• Woofer: With a newly designed, ultra-responsive 5" woofer that utilizes large, carefully selected magnets, the HS5 studio monitor produces low distortion sound with a well-defined bottom end at any output level. All of the components in this high-power woofer, including the woofer ring and the basket further contribute to the HS5 stunning bass while providing clear, accurate mids.

Bi-Amp Amplification: The HS5 studio monitor speaker employs a 75W amplifier unit perfectly matched to the included drivers. Featuring a bi-amp design with a separate dedicated amp for both the woofer (45W) and the tweeter (25W), this amplifier unit ensures that the HS5 consistently delivers high-resolution sound with exceptionally flat response across the sound spectrum.

Low Resonance Enclosure Design: The HS5 cabinet is designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction to their extreme limit. The enclosure is constructed from a very dense and resilient MDF with a damped acoustic response that is perfectly suited for reference monitors. Drawing from Yamaha's over 100 years of piano design experience, HS Series engineers also employed a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique. Common to architectural design this construction firmly anchors the corners of the enclosure to dramatically improve durability and eliminate unwanted resonance that can influence overall sound.

Noise Reduction Port Technology: Speaker port design can greatly influence the clarity of overall sound. Often a vortex at the either end of the port can generate air vibrations inside of the port, causing unwanted noise. By adopting an advanced noise reduction technology that incorporates a thorough analysis of a visual representation of the sound, Yamaha's engineers are able to control and reduce the vortex. Through this in-depth analysis Yamaha arrived at the ideal rear-firing port design, resulting in a reduction of audible noise up to 6dB. The utilization of this state-of-the-art technology allows HS Series studio monitors to meet the demands of more strict professional production environments.

Audio Controls: The Level Control adjust the output level of the speaker. When set to the 12-o'clock position , the speaker is optimized for a nominal input level of +4dB. The HS5 studio monitor also features two response controls with detailed settings that allow them to adapt to the surface acoustics of rooms of varying shape and size. The Room Control setting allows you to attenuate the unnatural, exaggerated low-end that can often occur when speakers are placed next to walls. The High Trim setting allows for more flexible control of high frequency response.

Dual Inputs: For inputs, HS5 studio monitor can accommodate a wide range of balanced and unbalanced sources such as mixers, keyboards, and audio interfaces with XLR and TRS phone jacks. The studio monitor features one balanced XLR connector and one balanced phone jack. The XLR and phone jack inputs cannot be used simultaneously. Use only one input connector at a time.

Placement: A number of points should be observed when laying out a monitor speaker system.

• Position 5' Away From Wall or Corners: Ideally, the speakers should be located at least 5"away from walls or corners.
• Position Left/Right Speakers Symmetrically: The left and right speakers should be positioned as symmetrically as possible in relation to the room. In other words, the left and right speakers should be the same distance from the rear wall and the respective left and right walls.
• Equilateral Triangle Positioning: For the most accurate sound and balance, position yourself at the apex of an equilateral triangle formed by the left and right speakers and yourself, with the speakers angled inward so that they're facing you.
• Tweeters at Ear Level: High frequencies are quite directional, so for the most accurate monitoring the speakers should be set up so that the tweeters are at approximately the same height as your ears when you're seated at the listening position.

Optional Sub: Adding a powered subwoofer (like the Yamaha HS8S, sold separately) to your monitor system can significantly improve its low-frequency fidelity, making it possible to create better overall mixes.