Yamaha HS 4 W
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Yamaha
HS 4 W
Product Info
Article Number:
579668
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
HS 4 W
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$260.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These HS4Ws are a solid entry point into nearfield monitoring. They offer a remarkably neutral and revealing sound, especially for the price, making them perfect for mixing vocals, acoustic instruments, and general-purpose audio work where accuracy is key. Just don't expect earth-shaking bass.
Product Description
- Yamaha HS 4 W
- Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
- Equipped with: 4.5" woofer
- 1" tweeter
- Power: 20 W + 20 W (THD 0.1 %
- 000 Hz
- RL = 6 O)
- Frequency range: 83 - 20
- 000 Hz (+/- 3 dB) / 60 - 22
- 000 Hz (-10 dB)
- Crossover frequency: 3
- 200 Hz
- 102 dB max SPL
- Switches: Room Control (0 / -2 / -4 dB below 500 Hz)
- High Trim (+2 / 0 / -2 dB above 2
- 000 Hz)
- Volume control on the front
- Line inputs (left monitor): 2 x Combo XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x RCA
- 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- 2x Clamp connections on both monitors for mutual connection
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 x 240 x 213 mm (left monitor) / 150 x 240 x 203 mm (right monitor)
- Weight: 3.7 kg (left monitor) / 3.1 kg (right monitor)
- Colour: White
- Includes anti-slip pad
- stereo mini cinch cable and monitor L/R connection cable
PROS
- • Excellent transient response for accurate drum and percussion tracking.
- • The waveguide tweeter delivers a surprisingly wide and stable sweet spot.
- • Room Control switches provide useful, measurable adjustments for various spaces.
- • Compact size makes them ideal for smaller project studios or bedrooms.
CONS
- • Bass response is limited – lacks serious low-end extension for electronic music.
- • The plastic enclosure can feel a bit flimsy compared to more premium monitors.
- • High-frequency response can be fatiguing for some users, especially at higher volumes.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
4.5"
Power (Watts)
40
Frequency Range
83 - 20,000 Hz
Connections
XLR, TRS, RCA, 3.5mm mini-jack
Weight
3.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They provide subtle attenuation (-2dB or -4dB) below 500Hz, useful for compensating for bass buildup in smaller, less-treated rooms. It's a tangible difference, not just marketing.
While they're accurate, the limited woofer size means you'll likely want a subwoofer for proper low-end representation in genres like EDM or hip-hop. They’ll tell you what’s *really* there, even if it's not pretty.
They offer a more neutral and revealing sound than many competitors that prioritize a 'fun' or hyped frequency response. The build quality is adequate, but not as robust as some higher-end options.
