… Yamaha HS5 | Complete Review. 6.5" LF woofer. Apr 23, 2014 #1 Hi All After 2 years of saving and selling off all my pedals and a nice Marshall JVM 410 I am almost at the point where I will be purchasing a AxeFX 2, I'm on the waiting list and just waiting on the call that they are in stock again. I have a pair of HS8'S that I use in my basement studio but upstairs in my room I picked up a pair of HS5'S and they are amazing. The thing is, both monitors come well recommended and are already popular amongst all levels of musicians and producers. A perfect balance between the smaller HS5 and the larger HS8. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. The Yamaha HS7 name might lead you to think it has a 7-inch woofer. I have HS7 myself and with a bit of tweaking they sound pretty decent but if i had to buy again i'd def go for the HS8. Also make sure to get the foam pads to put them on and not just on your desk. Yamaha HS Breakdown. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. i primarily do rock/metal, acoustic and a bit of pop. Yamaha Pro Audio has a history of innovation that goes back to 1969. I did some research and have settled on these two options. The 1" dome tweeter delivers superb clarity and efficiency, with high-frequency response up to 30,000 Hz, where vital overtones live. If you think the speakers are too big ; they're not big enough. 120W output power. If you just want to jump to the conclusion, click here. The hs7 is trash. Anyone with a music interest has heard of Yamaha. Twitter. Introduction; Similarities & Differences; Final Word; Now without further ado, let’s get rolling!! Yamaha HS5 Buy on Amazon. That is not the case as it is actually 6.5 inches. Powered Studio Monitor: HS8/ HS8I/ HS7/ HS7I/ HS5/ HS5I. Music Matter Give A Guide & Comparison To Yamaha Most Popular Studio Monitor Range - The HS Series featuring the HS5, HS7, HS8 & HS8S. We’re going to look at how the Yamaha HS7/HS8 and the KRK Rokit 5/6 compare. Small woofers deliver a very weak low end which result in not being able to hear a big part of the frequencies and that makes a lot of difference with amateur and pro mixes / masters. on friday i purchased a set of the new HS5 monitors (re-vamped versions that came out recently). Not trash, but it's significantly worse than the hs8 and the hs8 is not much more expensive. i've been using only headphones for the past 8 years and putting off monitors until now. Took some time to get the balance correct for both L/R and sub/sides, but I can get a mix right the first couple of tries now whereas before it took a lot more "car tests" and playing on other systems to get the bass problems worked out. Very good for mixing it seems, but fatiguing for recreational listening I suspect. I find the whole line too bright but that's just me. As far as hs8 vs hs5, it just comes down to bass. As previous comments stated, a decent acoustic treatement is necessary but that's whatsoever. HS5I; General specifications; Speaker type: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor : 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: Frequency response (-10dB) 38Hz - … The Yamaha Monitors are the best. HS5. HS8. Firstly, let's get this out if the way: room treatment. These are already excellent value monitors as you’d expect from Yamaha, and this new mounting option just widens their market. What I will bring you today. i'm sure the 5's are big enough for this room, but i'm not going to be here for much longer than a year. If you buy small monitors you'll end up having a broken half flat response frequency and a very poor low-end. The hs8 has more bass, so if you're not planning to get a subwoofer you'll want the hs8. The price point delivers a power rating of 95 watts, which puts the HS7 right between the HS5 and HS8 in terms of output power. In this article, we compare the Yamaha HS7 vs HS8, as well as going over some helpful information in general about studio monitors, frequency response, flatness and even a little bit about how speakers create sound. Both, HS7 AND HS8, are great models and below we’ll discuss the … Yamaha HS50m vs HS5. A 1-inch tweeter handles the mid and high end. The Yamaha HS series monitors are visually similar to the classic Yamaha NS10s but with a build more specific for studio monitoring. The most important overall is obviously to train your ears and trust em because that's always the best tool at your disposition and you will stick with them for ever. I swear this is asked like every other day along with comparing them to krk stuff. If you get the bigger ones in a small room you'll create more phase issues in the lower end. In this case i'd advice get the most decent set up you can afford and stick to it. Cookies help us deliver our Services. HS5I; General specifications; Speaker type: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor : 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor: Frequency response (-10dB) 38Hz - … Customers report they love the accuracy and clarity these speakers provide. BUT, there is always less stuff going on in the lower frequencies in commercial mixes than people expect when they get into mixing. HS5. Yamaha HS7 and HS8 Advantages. To me, it's all about getting rid of as much stuff in the 100- 300 hz section that you can without making it sound weird (along with high pass filters on stuff that don't benefit from bass frequencies). And you can hear that area with the HS5s. First of all. The HS5 is … Room treatment really is essential so look into it, I don't like relying on a bass-ported monitor (which is 95% of them) for anything under 80Hz, regardless of whether it's got 5"/7"/8" cones. The Yamaha HS series is a firm favourite of music producers and engineers. They are solid (actually pretty heavy!) i've read a few times now that if you mix enough low end to hear it on the 5's, it's going to sound crappy and muddy on everything else. (not one speaker but a set), It mostly depends on the size of your room, don't overdo it if you got a small room. The hs7 is trash. Yamaha HS5 vs. HS7 vs. HS8 the most overall balanced one? Yamaha HS series are mid/high accurate and you get some lows as a bonus. Thread starter malcolm86; Start date Apr 23, 2014; M. malcolm86 New Member. Yamaha HS Studio Monitors. JBL and KRK make them; not familiar with the Yamaha models.). Powered nearfield monitor speakers built on the success of its legendary predeccesors that have become a genuine industry standard for their accuracy. A couple thoughts on the MSP7s. The 8 is simply a bass heavier monitor, that also happens to be a lot bigger and heavier (physically) overall. 18.1 lb weight. At a Glance. The Yamaha HS8 studio monitor is a pretty beefy son of a gun, to put it mildly. Like many people prefer JBL LSR305 over LSR308, or Adam A7x in the AX series. A-B enough to know what a Mix on X speakers sounds when it sounds like Y on your yamaha's. Below is a quick glance into the pros and cons of HS7 and HS8 to give you an idea of what to expect from each of these two products. 2. As time goes you will aknownledge the specific response of your speakers and will be able to get very good result out of them. This is particularly interesting since the hs5's were supposed to be an upgrade. Powered Studio Monitor: HS8/ HS8I/ HS7/ HS7I/ HS5/ HS5I. so far they sound great, but i would like a little more low end. By the time we’re done, you should know just what you’re looking for. Basically, if you want more air, just cut the upper lows instead of boosting the highs. Prices vary, but the current HS5, HS7 and HS8 will set you back 260GBP, 310GBP or 430GBP respectively for a pair. For the purposes of this article, I will compare and contrast the HS5 and 7, and then give a recommendation towards the end. Yamaha MSP7 vs HS7: brief review. In the video the graph shows a flatter response from the hs50ms in the upper midrange. HS8I. and, are the HS7's recently revamped like the new HS5s? Yamaha HS7 vs HS8 – Pros and Cons. it's not that 100-300 Hz is bad, per se. Share this... Facebook. Check Price. Categories ErokIT. If you think the speakers are OK ; they are too small. 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 - … Monitors with poor acoustic room will lead you to making mistakes as it will change drastically the frequency response that you hear. Check Price. HS8I. In general, small room = small speakers but a better treated room acoustically matters more. I know enough about this to know I’m doing a lot of things incorrectly with setup, testing, etc. Cutting in that area results in clearness and room for the "more important" middle frequencies. 5" LF woofer. User reviews of Yamaha HS7 Vs HS8 are generally positive. The HS7 from Yamaha and the T7V from ADAM are quite well-matched for the most part, however, the one or two differences that we’ve noticed should be able to help you in your final decision. PS: if you're just making music and not looking to professionaly mix or master your tracks / others tracks you don't need perfectly accurate monitors but it's always good to have. New Banner and icon by u/emeetswvrld, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I think this is where a lot of the boominess, mud and too much low end energy resides in. Yamaha HS7. Read on for the Yamaha HS5 vs. HS7 … Yamaha HS8. The 5" woofer in the Yamaha HS5 uses a large magnet to produce well-defined mids and low-end response. 70W output power. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. so far they sound great, but i would like a little more low end. Personally I'd keep the 5" monitors, read up on ideal placement for them (esp. 8" LF woofer. Hs8 has a more rounded sound with plenty of bass. i would very much like to avoid this. 38Hz – 30kHz range. HS8. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. As far as hs8 vs hs5, it just comes down to bass. on friday i purchased a set of the new HS5 monitors (re-vamped versions that came out recently). But I've compared the HS5 to the LSR305 and the LSR305s … They're in the same family: I was expecting to have to go through a drastic learning curve, I haven't. 43Hz – 30kHz range. 95W output power. I've been looking for a side by side comparison in english, besides that sonicsense video which gives interesting results, but, not a real world comparison. The ADAM T7V total opposite, absolutely not fatiguing sound, sounds very HIFI, but lacked clarity, however better lower frequency extension than HS7, but lacks 'tightness'. Pinterest. I mix on HS5's quite frequently and it takes quite a bit of time to train my ears to know what the low end will sound like in my car or in a good set of audiophile cans compared to the almost nonexistant low bass on the HS5's. tl;dr: Both Yamaha's very clear and informative sounding, the HS7 lacks a bit on the lower frequencies which the HS8 does not. i know yamaha makes the hs8s sub, but i won't be purchasing that for some time, if i even need it. --------------------------------------------------------- Yamaha HS7/8 or KRK 6/8 Studio Monitors. You can't paint very accuratly in the dark aswell you can't mix properly without hearing clearly your spectrum. HS7. Before we get into the Yamaha HS5 vs. HS7, grab a snack, sit back and relax because.. You’ve come to the right place!! Close. the room i'm using now is (untreated) about 9 feet x 12 feet (with the speakers currently facing the 9 foot direction). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 2019 Yamaha marked the 50th Anniversary of the Pro Audio division by offering a special limited-edition model: the “HS MP Model”. 54Hz – 30kHz range. The hs8 has more bass, so if you're not planning to get a subwoofer you'll want the hs8. Quite often the top one is still the overall best one. I find the low end on the HS7s to be fine but I dont mix EDM or anything overly bass heavy. Not trash, but it's significantly worse than the hs8 and the hs8 is not much more expensive. Yamaha HS7 Reviews. Check Price . I recently replaced my trusty HS7s for some MSP7s that I got for an incredible price. But I’d recommend you read the whole article. Go for a medium to big sized room with decent acoustic treatement (you can can do it all by yourself with good researches and basically avoid "all made packages".). Read up on the ideal speaker placement for the monitors, paying special attention to how close they are to your walls (considering the rear ports of the Yamahas). HS7. Posted by 3 months ago. However, the Yamaha HS5 is a great pick if you have a smaller studio space. Yamaha HS5. You may remember my Yamaha HS5 vs. KRK Rokit 5 article. First, I’m not a sound guy. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at rapping but don't know any quality producers? how much better is the low end? Today, we are announcing the special edition “HS MP models”, HS5 MP, HS7 MP, and HS8 MP, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Yamaha Pro Audio. StumbleUpon. If you end up getting hs5 or hs7 you might end up needing the sub. The Yamaha HS7 has a … 22.5 lb weight. The woofer and tweeter are driven by separate high-performance amplifiers to ensure smooth, sonically pure referencing at every volume level. Cookies help us deliver our Services. HS7I. Both of the HS8 and HS7 monitors have a rock-solid build though. Yamaha HS7 vs HS8 for bedroom studio . 11.7 lb weight. It's that almost all instruments occupy that space, and when summed can create a problem. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the makinghiphop community, Do you dabble in making beats and wonder how they'd sound with someone rapping over them? KRK Rokit 7 G4 RP7G4 vs Yamaha HS7 || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison December 31, 2020 admin 50 Comments. It’s produced music instruments since 1887 and its reference monitors since 1967.But, the company has gained all the popularity for one reason: accuracy, with the HS5 g3 being an excellent example of this. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Hi, Quite often in the single manufacturer's monitors lineup people find a specific model that is the most balanced one and not necessary the top one. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the WeAreTheMusicMakers community, Continue browsing in r/WeAreTheMusicMakers, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Maybe we should do a "beginners thread start here". i chose these over the KRK rockit 5s, as i figured KRK weren't worth buying unless i could afford their high-end gear. I've been mixing on the HS7s for a couple of years and have learned their strengths and weaknesses. Hs5 doesnt have as wide of a frequency response as hs7 and hs8. Yet, while they are accurate and clear in the high and middle, the speakers lack the low end. If you somehow are very rich i'd advice the PSI monitors which are at the moment the best studio monitors for near - mid field and a trustable company which doesn't try to fool you with fake stats. I have a pair of 5" Presonus Eris monitors and I use a 12" JBL sub for everything below 80Hz. Im looking to buy one of the speakers in the hs series, whats the difference between them? i saw another thread with someone asking the same question, but they didn't post their conclusion. If you think the speakers are too small ; they are too small. Yamaha HS5 vs. HS7 (long time musician, but relatively new to the art of mixing) hi guys, just looking for a little direction here. HS7I. considering the rear ports) and save up for a good 12" sub (one that accepts L/R line ins and lets you set a crossover so it can feed the sides with everything over the crossover. The Yamaha HS7 Active Studio Monitor is the happy middle child in the much-acclaimed HS line of powered speakers! Hello, I recently saved enough to finally buy studio monitors + a bit of acoustic treatment for my bedroom that I am converting into a home studio. 5. i compared the two in the store, and preferred the sound of the HS5s anyway. should i bring the HS5's back and upgrade to the HS7's? i know the yamaha's have a more "true", flat, sound... but it would be nice to still have a little bit more low end without having to rely solely on headphones for mixing when it comes to bass and drums. In my opinion, Yamaha HS7 is a superior product with far more powerful features. Yamaha HS7 vs. JBL LSR305 Now, I know the HS7 has a 6.5" woofer, in contrast to the LSR305's 5" woofer. If you do get a subwoofer though, don't get the hs5, get the JBL 305's because they're way cheaper and sound a lot better.