Yamaha HS5 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor

The Yamaha HS5 is a 2-way, bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor, famous for its accurate, uncolored sound that ensures your mixes translate well to any playback system. It features a 5-inch white cone woofer and a 1-inch dome tweeter, powered by a high-performance 70W bi-amp system. Acoustic controls like ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM allow for precise sound adjustment to suit your studio environment. Connectivity includes balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS inputs.

System & Power:

Speaker Type: 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor.
Total Output Power: 70W dynamic power (LF: 45W, HF: 25W).
Components: 5-inch cone woofer (LF) and 1-inch dome tweeter (HF).
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz.
Frequency Response: 54Hz – 30kHz (-10dB).

Connectivity & Controls:

Inputs: XLR3-31 type (balanced) and 1/4″ PHONE jack (balanced).
Acoustic Controls:
- ROOM CONTROL: Switch (0 / -2 dB / -4 dB under 500Hz) to compensate for boundary reflections (e.g., placing speakers near walls).
- HIGH TRIM: Switch (+/- 2 dB at HF) for fine-tuning high-frequency response.
Level Control: Dedicated Level Knob (+4 dB center click).

Design & Construction:

Cabinet: Low-resonance MDF enclosure with a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique to eliminate unwanted vibration.
Technology: Features advanced noise reduction technology in the bass-reflex port design.