Best Yamaha Active Nearfield Monitors 2026
Premium Yamaha active nearfield monitors - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha HS 8 W Bundle
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Critical Listening
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of professional options
- • Accurate frequency response
✗ CONS
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
- • May require acoustic treatment
Yamaha HS 8 W Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 8 W*2-Way active nearfield monitor*8" Cone woofer (75...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 380722
$659
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha HS 7 W Bundle
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Excellent for mix translation
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Yamaha HS 7 W Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 7 W*Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor*6.5" Woofer (60 W)...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 379193
$505
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha HS 5 M-Control Bundle
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Yamaha HS 5 M-Control Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 5* Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor*5" Woofer...
⭐
4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593782
$406
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha HS 5 Tilt Stand Bundle
by
Yamaha
Critical Listening
Mix Position
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Expensive professional models
Yamaha HS 5 Tilt Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 5* Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor*5" Woofer...
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 588639
$374
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha HS 7 M-Control Bundle
by
Yamaha
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Accurate frequency response
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Yamaha HS 7 M-Control Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 7*2-Way active nearfield monitor*6.5" cone...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 441267
$538
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha HS 8I
by
Yamaha
Studio Monitoring
Mix Position
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Wide range of professional options
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Yamaha HS 8IActive 2-Way Nearfield MonitorEquipped with: 8" woofer (75 Watt) + 1" tweeter (45 Watt)Power:...
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 399387
$417
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha HS 5 Isolation Riser Bundle
by
Yamaha
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Yamaha HS 5 Isolation Riser Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 5* Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor*5"...
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 553301
$407
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha HS 5 Desktop Stand Bundle
by
Yamaha
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Accurate frequency response
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for mix translation
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Professional models can be large
Yamaha HS 5 Desktop Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 5* Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor*5"...
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 445104
$394
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha HS 8 MP
by
Yamaha
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Accurate frequency response
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • May require acoustic treatment
Yamaha HS 8 MPActive 2-Way Near-Field MonitorsMatched Pair - limited special modelCoordinated monitors for increased...
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 491266
$733
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha HS 5 W Stand Set
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Excellent for mix translation
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of professional options
- • Accurate frequency response
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Yamaha HS 5 W Stand Set*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 5 W*2-Way active nearfield monitor*5" Cone woofer...
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 408089
$435
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha HS 8 SG
by
Yamaha
Critical Listening
Studio Monitoring
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Excellent for mix translation
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for mix translation
- • Wide range of professional options
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • May require acoustic treatment
Yamaha HS 8 SGActive 2-Way Nearfield Monitor8" Woofer (75 W) + 1" Tweeter (45 W)Power: 120 W biampBass reflex...
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 463836
$329
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha HS 7 W
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Critical Listening
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
- • Professional models can be large
Yamaha HS 7 WActive 2-Way Nearfield Monitor6.5" Woofer (60 W) + 1" Tweeter (35 W)Bass-reflex systemPower: 95...
⭐
4.7/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 332190
$251
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha HS 8 W Stand Set
by
Yamaha
Mix Position
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Wide range of professional options
✗ CONS
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
- • May require acoustic treatment
Yamaha HS 8 W Stand Set*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Yamaha HS 8 W*2-Way active nearfield monitor*8" Cone woofer...
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 408093
$703
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha HS 8I W
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of professional options
- • Accurate frequency response
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Professional models can be large
Yamaha HS 8I WActive 2-way nearfield monitorEquipped with: 8" woofer (75 W) + 1" tweeter (45 W)Power: 120 W W...
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 399389
$380
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha HS 5I
by
Yamaha
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Yamaha HS5IActive 2-Way Nearfield MonitorEquipped with: 5" Woofer (45 W) + 1" tweeter (25 W)Power: 70 Watt...
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 399381
$241
How to Choose the Best Active Nearfield Monitors
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced active nearfield monitors typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
