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.
At a Glance:
2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 8" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter
38Hz - 30kHz frequency response
ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls
XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals
These are really great monitors. Amazing frequency response from 38 HZ to 30 KHz. Very clear sound throughout the spectrum. Very good low end so if you buy these speakers you will not need the sub. If you get HS7 i would suggest you get the sub also. Mainly after one month with these speakers i can honestly say that my mixes were cut short by half of the time because now its so easy to identify what needs to be corrected. I wish i had bought those earlier! :)
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Unmatched in their price bracket. you wont need anything else until youre convinced you need something in the ¢1000 to ¢2000 price range, which for me wont be for a very very long time, the pros use these, albums get written on them, says it all. Great response across the audio spectrum.
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Out of the 2-3 other monitors in this price range, this one is by far the best in my opinion and millions of other people on online forums like gearslutsz.com.
The mids are clean and cutting, the bass goes down deep to the club frequencies of 43 Hz nicely and punchy. the highs are truly sparkling.
You can find these monitors in professional studios and is designed by the same person who designed the legendary ns10 Yamaha monitors.
Recommended for all ranges !!!
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