Yamaha HS 8I
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Yamaha
HS 8I
Product Info
Article Number:
399387
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
HS 8I
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HS8I is a solid workhorse monitor—really revealing and accurate, especially for the price. It's a great choice for bedroom producers, home studios, or anyone needing a reliable reference for mixing and tracking, though be prepared to treat your room to get the most out of the bass response.
Product Description
- Yamaha HS 8I
- Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor
- Equipped with: 8" woofer (75 Watt) + 1" tweeter (45 Watt)
- Power: 120-watt bi-amp
- Bass reflex system
- Frequency range: 38 - 30
- 000 Hz
- XLR input
- balanced
- 6.3 mm jack input
- balanced
- Input level adjustable
- Room control and high-trim control
- Fixing points on 4 sides
- Dimensions: 250 x 390 x 334 mm
- Weight: 10.7 kg
- Colour: Black
*Note:* Price per monitor.
PROS
- • Excellent transient response for accurate percussion reproduction
- • The bi-amped design delivers a surprisingly clean and powerful low-end
- • Robust MDF cabinet minimizes unwanted resonances and coloration
- • Versatile XLR and balanced jack inputs suit various studio setups
CONS
- • High-frequency response can be fatiguing over long listening sessions
- • Bass reflex design can be problematic in untreated rooms, creating boominess
- • Limited connectivity compared to more premium studio monitors
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
8 in
Power (Watts)
75 + 45
Frequency Range
38 - 30,000 Hz
Connections
XLR, 6.3 mm jack (balanced)
Weight
10.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 8I maintains the core sound signature but with subtle refinements in the waveguide and amplifier design for improved imaging and clarity.
Yes, they're helpful for tailoring the monitor's response to your specific room acoustics; the High Trim especially combats harshness.
While accurate, the HS8I’s slightly colored response makes them better for production and mixing than the ultimate, neutral mastering environment; they're a great starting point though.
