Yamaha HS 8I W

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Yamaha HS 8I W

Yamaha

HS 8I W

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 399389
Brand: Yamaha
Model: HS 8I W
Price: $379.50

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The HS 8I W is a workhorse monitor – accurate, reliable, and surprisingly affordable. It’s a great choice for bedroom producers, singer-songwriters, or anyone needing a flat response for critical listening and mixing decisions. Don't expect a warm, colored sound; these are designed to reveal what's *really* there.

Product Description

  • Yamaha HS 8I W
  • Active 2-way nearfield monitor
  • Equipped with: 8" woofer (75 W) + 1" tweeter (45 W)
  • Power: 120 W W bi-amp
  • Bass reflex system
  • Frequency range: 38 - 30
  • 000 Hz
  • XLR input
  • balanced
  • 6.3 mm jack input
  • balanced
  • Adjustable input level
  • Room Control and High Trim Tone Control
  • Mounting points on 4 sides
  • Dimensions: 250 x 390 x 334 mm
  • Weight: 10.7 kg
  • Colour: white

*Note:* price includes one item.

PROS
  • • Solid waveguide tweeter delivers clear, detailed highs avoiding harshness.
  • • Robust MDF cabinet minimizes resonance and coloration for clean monitoring.
  • • Bi-amp design provides ample power for accurate dynamic reproduction.
  • • Versatile input options (XLR, 6.3mm) suit various studio setups.
CONS
  • • Bass response can be a little rolled-off for some genres, lacking deep sub-bass.
  • • The white finish shows fingerprints and dust easily, requiring frequent cleaning.
  • • HS series' 'clinical' sound may not suit all mixing preferences.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 8 in
Power (Watts) 165 W
Frequency Range 38 - 30,000 Hz
Connections XLR, 6.3 mm balanced jacks
Weight 10.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Room Control attenuates the bass response, while High Trim adjusts the high frequencies; both are designed to compensate for common room acoustic issues.
While they are nearfield monitors, the 8-inch woofer might be a bit much for very small spaces – consider the HS5 if your room is limited.
They offer a very neutral and revealing sound profile, unlike some competitors that may color the audio; expect a more 'honest' representation of your mix.

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