The studio monitor most home studios start with – accurate sound that fits on your desk. The Yamaha HS5 is a 2-way, bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with a 5-inch woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter. This listing is a pair (two speakers) for stereo mixing.
Why customers choose it
- Hear the truth: the HS Series is built for flat, uncoloured response, so you fix problems in the mix instead of hiding them.
- Right size for small rooms: 170 × 285 × 222 mm and 5.3 kg each – easy to place on a desk or stands.
- Bi-amp design: a dedicated 45 W amp for the woofer and 25 W for the tweeter (70 W per speaker) keeps sound clean at any level.
- Room tuning: ROOM CONTROL (0 / -2 / -4 dB below 500 Hz) removes extra bass when the speakers are near a wall; HIGH TRIM (±2 dB) adjusts the highs.
- Built to last: dense MDF cabinet with mitred joints and a low-noise port design.
Who it is for
Home-studio producers, singers and songwriters recording demos, beatmakers, students of music production, podcast and video editors – anyone who needs reliable monitors in a bedroom or small studio.
Specifications
| Type | 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor, bass-reflex |
|---|---|
| Woofer | 5-inch cone |
| Tweeter | 1-inch dome |
| Frequency range | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Crossover | 2 kHz |
| Output power | 70 W (LF 45 W + HF 25 W) per speaker |
| Inputs | XLR and TRS phone jack (balanced) |
| Controls | LEVEL, ROOM CONTROL, HIGH TRIM |
| Power consumption | 45 W |
| Cabinet | MDF |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 170 × 285 × 222 mm (each) |
| Weight | 5.3 kg (each) |
| Quantity | Pair (2 speakers) |
Good to know
- Each speaker is powered (built-in amplifier) and plugs into mains power – no extra amplifier needed.
- Connect through an audio interface or mixer using two XLR or TRS cables.
- Want more bass later? Add the Yamaha HS8S powered subwoofer.
- For a bigger room, see the HS8 (8-inch woofer, 120 W).
FAQ
Are these good for listening to music too?
Yes, but they are made to sound neutral, not boosted. Many users like that for honest everyday listening as well as mixing.
Do I need anything else?
An audio interface (or mixer) and two balanced cables. Speaker stands or isolation pads help in small rooms.
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