Yamaha Studio Monitor Pair HS5

The Yamaha HS5 is a professional 2-way powered nearfield studio monitor designed for music production, mixing, mastering, recording, and accurate audio monitoring. It is one of the most popular studio monitor pairs used in home and professional studios.

Key Features

• Sold as a Pair (Matching Pair/MP version available)
• 5-inch cone woofer
• 1-inch dome tweeter
• 70W Bi-Amplified Power
  • 45W LF
  • 25W HF
• Frequency Response
  • 54Hz – 30kHz (-10dB)
  • 74Hz – 24kHz (-3dB)
• Bass Reflex Cabinet for clear low-end response
• Balanced XLR & 1/4" TRS Inputs
• ROOM CONTROL switch to reduce excessive bass caused by room placement
• HIGH TRIM switch for adjusting high frequencies
• MDF cabinet construction for reduced resonance
• Ideal for small to medium-sized studios.

Specifications

Best For

• Music Production
• Mixing & Mastering
• Podcast Editing
• Video Editing
• Home Recording Studios
• Electronic Drums & Keyboard Monitoring

Box Contents

• 2 × Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors (Pair version)
• Power Cables
• User Manual

Pros

• Very accurate and neutral sound
• Excellent stereo imaging
• Reliable build quality
• Professional balanced inputs
• Long-term durability

Considerations

• The 5-inch woofer has limited deep bass. If you work heavily with EDM, hip-hop, or film audio, many users recommend adding a subwoofer such as the Yamaha HS8S later for extended low-frequency response.