Yamaha HS5
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Yamaha HS5

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · 110 reviews on Amazon.co.uk
Approx. price ~160 € Check current price on Amazon Amazon's price changes daily and by country; we send you to the official product page.

4.7/5: one of the highest scores in this entire monitor catalog, in Yamaha's iconic white finish.

7.5out of 10

The quick verdict

  • 82 reviews at 4.7/5, one of the highest scores in this entire monitor catalog
  • Explicit 2-year factory warranty
  • Built-in controls (Room Control, Phase, High Trim, Low Cut) to adapt the sound
  • Sold as a single unit, you need 2 for a stereo pair
  • At 7 kg, not among the lightest in this catalog
  • No coaxial design or extended bass of larger monitors

Best for: Anyone who wants the classic benchmark studio sound found in studios worldwide, backed by the Yamaha name.

Editor's score

Editor's score 0-10, only comparable within monitors.

Spec sheet

TypeActive
Woofer size5"
InputsXLR, Jack 6.35mm TRS
Sold as a pairNo
Weight7.0 kg
Warranty2 years
Other data
Built-in controlsRoom Control, Phase, High Trim and Low Cut
Bi-amplificationWoofer and tweeter with independent amplification
FinishWhite, the HS series' signature color

The HS5 is Yamaha's benchmark monitor, instantly recognizable by its signature white finish. The HS series includes built-in Room Control, Phase, High Trim and Low Cut controls to adapt the sound to your room, with a bi-amplified design where the 5-inch woofer and tweeter get independent amplification for smoother transitions between frequencies.

With 82 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it has one of the highest scores in this entire monitor catalog. With a 2-year factory warranty and a design built to eliminate unwanted resonance, it's the classic choice for anyone who wants the benchmark sound found in studios worldwide.

What's good

  • 82 reviews at 4.7/5, one of the highest scores in this entire monitor catalog
  • Explicit 2-year factory warranty
  • Built-in controls (Room Control, Phase, High Trim, Low Cut) to adapt the sound
  • Bi-amplified design with independent amplification for woofer and tweeter

What could be better

  • Sold as a single unit, you need 2 for a stereo pair
  • At 7 kg, not among the lightest in this catalog
  • No coaxial design or extended bass of larger monitors

Best for: Anyone who wants the classic benchmark studio sound found in studios worldwide, backed by the Yamaha name.

What buyers say

82 reviews at 4.7/5, one of the highest scores in this entire monitor catalog.

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