Yamaha HS 5I
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Yamaha
HS 5I
Product Info
Article Number:
399381
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
HS 5I
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HS5I is a solid choice for bedroom producers, home studios, or anyone needing a reference monitor on a budget. They're known for their revealing, if sometimes stark, sound, which is great for identifying issues in your mixes. Just be prepared to tweak your room acoustics and EQ to get the most out of them.
Product Description
- Yamaha HS5I
- Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor
- Equipped with: 5" Woofer (45 W) + 1" tweeter (25 W)
- Power: 70 Watt bi-amp
- Bass reflex system
- Frequency range: 54 - 30
- 000 Hz
- XLR input balanced
- 6.3 mm Jack input balanced
- Input level adjustable
- Room control and high-trim equaliser
- Mounting points on 4 sides
- Dimensions: 170 x 285 x 222 mm
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Colour: Black
*Note:* Price per unit.
PROS
- • Excellent transient response for accurate monitoring.
- • The bi-amp design delivers clean power across the frequency spectrum.
- • Versatile connectivity with XLR and balanced 6.3 mm jack inputs.
- • Compact size and mounting points allow for flexible studio placement.
CONS
- • The mid-range can be slightly scooped, requiring EQ adjustments in some rooms.
- • HS series sound can be fatiguing over extended listening sessions for some.
- • Limited low-end extension compared to larger monitors.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
5 in
Power (Watts)
70
Frequency Range
54 - 30,000 Hz
Connections
XLR, 6.3 mm Jack (balanced)
Weight
5.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HS7s offer more low-end extension and overall volume, but the HS5Is provide a more focused, nearfield experience and are easier to integrate into smaller spaces.
While they're decent, their limited low-end response means you might want to supplement them with a subwoofer for genres like EDM or hip-hop to get a full picture.
The Room Control setting adjusts the low-frequency response to compensate for different room acoustics, helping to minimize unwanted bass buildup or cancellation.
