Yamaha HPH-MT5W

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Yamaha HPH-MT5W

Yamaha

HPH-MT5W

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 403849
Brand: Yamaha
Model: HPH-MT5W
Price: $130.90

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These Yamaha MT5Ws are a solid choice for budget-conscious producers and musicians needing reliable monitoring. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and the sound is clear and balanced – perfect for critical listening and tracking. They're not going to blow you away with a huge soundstage, but they’ll serve you well in a studio or home setup.

Product Description

  • Yamaha HPH-MT5W
  • Studio Monitor Headphones
  • Suitable for studios
  • for music production and for listening to music
  • Three-dimensional adjustable arm construction
  • Sturdy ABS protective cover as well as aluminum die-cast support arms
  • Removable ear cups allow for one-ear monitoring
  • Circumaural
  • Closed
  • Impedance: 51 Ohm
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Rated power: 1600 mW
  • SPL: 100 dB / mW
  • 40 mm CCAW voice coil driver
  • Sided cable routing
  • Faux leather
  • 3 m straight cable with 3.5 mm jack and 6.3 mm adapter
  • Weight with cable: 250 g
  • Colour: Black / White
  • Includes pouch
PROS
  • • Robust ABS and aluminum construction inspires confidence and durability
  • • CCAW voice coil delivers accurate, detailed audio reproduction
  • • Comfortable circumaural design allows for extended monitoring sessions
  • • Removable earcups facilitate convenient one-ear monitoring setups
CONS
  • • Faux leather earcups might not be ideal for long-term heat buildup
  • • 51 Ohm impedance could be a slight challenge for lower-powered devices
  • • Soundstage is somewhat limited compared to more open-back designs

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Key Features

Type Closed-back Studio Monitor Headphones
Driver Size 40 mm
Impedance 51 Ohm
Frequency Range 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity 100 dB / mW
Cable 3 m straight cable with 3.5 mm jack and 6.3 mm adapter
Weight 250 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MT5Ws offer a slightly more balanced and less harsh high-end compared to the 7506s, but the Sony remains a benchmark for a reason.
The circumaural design is comfortable, but the faux leather can get warm; consider aftermarket earpads for extended use.
They’ll work, but their 51 Ohm impedance might require a headphone amplifier for optimal volume and clarity with those devices.

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