Product Description
The Yamaha HS5, a worthy successor to the HS50M, is a 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor. It features a 5” cone woofer and a 1” dome tweeter, inheriting the universal mix-translation legacy and the iconic white cones of the industry - respected NS - 10’s. The elegant white - cone speakers in the HS - series deliver top - notch audio performance. Thanks to a well - engineered mounting system with screws and a special mounting ring, spurious vibration and resonance are eliminated, allowing the speaker to unleash its full sonic potential. The carefully selected magnet for the woofer ensures accurate and solid low - end response. The tweeter frames have an advanced smooth - contour design that minimizes losses, bringing out high - frequency details with remarkable accuracy, and their extra thickness reduces resonance that could affect high - end clarity. Powered, bi - amplified monitor speakers are a favorite among sound professionals worldwide. They don't require separate power amplifiers, and the integration of power and speakers means better performance with any source in various listening environments. Bi - amplification eliminates interaction between speaker units and anomalies caused by passive crossover networks. The HS - series monitors have extra - large magnets combined with an advanced magnetic circuit, providing a powerful, uniform, and tightly controlled flux field for smooth response and dynamic capability over a wide frequency range. With just a good audio workstation and a pair of HS - series monitors, you can achieve top - class stereo production. These monitors are portable and easy to set up, and their response - control features let you adjust them for the best performance anywhere. While stereo is still common, 5.1 surround is popular for advanced visual media and pure musical enjoyment. The HS - series speakers and subwoofer offer competitive surround - monitoring performance without the high cost. The HS5 offers great room - matching and speaker placement flexibility with ROOM CONTROL, MID EQ, and HIGH TRIM response control switches. The ROOM CONTROL switch compensates for low - end exaggeration near walls or in corners, the MID EQ switch provides midrange boost and cut options, and the HIGH TRIM switch tailors high - frequency response. Key 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 70W power amplification; ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls; XLR and TRS phone jack inputs for balanced or unbalanced signals. Technical Specs: 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).
Using the Yamaha HS5 studio monitors is easy. First, connect your audio source to the XLR or TRS phone jack inputs on the monitor. You can use either balanced or unbalanced signals. Place the monitors in your studio according to your needs. If you place them close to walls or in corners, use the ROOM CONTROL switch to adjust for the unnatural low - end exaggeration. For the midrange, you can use the MID EQ switch to boost or cut as you like, or leave it on flat response. The HIGH TRIM switch helps you fine - tune the high frequencies. When it comes to power, just plug the monitor into a power source, and you're ready to go. Remember, don't expose the monitors to extreme temperatures or humidity. Keep them clean by gently wiping the surface with a soft, dry cloth. If you notice any strange sounds or issues, check the connections first. If the problem persists, it might be a good idea to contact Yamaha's customer service.
