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Yamaha HS8I 2-Way Bi-Amp Powered Studio Monitor (Black)

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Yamaha HS8I 2-Way Bi-Amp Powered Studio Monitor (Black)
Key Features
  • For Mounting on Walls and Ceilings
  • 8.0" Cone Woofer
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • Bi-Amp Design
The black HS8I 2-Way Bi-Amp Powered Studio Monitor from Yamaha features 120W of output power, a 8.0" cone woofer, a 1" dome tweeter, response-tailoring controls to match the speaker output to a wide range of acoustic spaces, and a standard XLR connector along with a phone jack for direct connection of electronic musical instruments and other sources. The powered studio monitor can be used to reproduce audio in various environments such as recording studios, home studios, cafes, restaurants, and more.
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Yamaha HS8I Overview

The black HS8I 2-Way Bi-Amp Powered Studio Monitor from Yamaha features 120W of output power, a 8.0" cone woofer, a 1" dome tweeter, response-tailoring controls to match the speaker output to a wide range of acoustic spaces, and a standard XLR connector along with a phone jack for direct connection of electronic musical instruments and other sources. The powered studio monitor can be used to reproduce audio in various environments such as recording studios, home studios, cafes, restaurants, and more.

Built with a low-resonance enclosure design, the HS series MDF cabinet delivers a damped acoustic response that is well suited for reference monitors. The bi-amp design offers a 75W amp for the woofer, and a 45W amp for the tweeter. Other features include noise-reduction technology to reduce audible noise up to 6 dB at the speaker port. In addition, the HS8I studio monitor can be wall or ceiling mounted.

Highly Efficient Transducers
The HS Series features updated transducers that achieve a smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. These transducers utilize a magnetic field design that regulates magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions.
Tweeter: 1" dome tweeter
Woofer: 8.0" cone
High-Performance Amp Unit
HS Series speakers employ an amplifier unit matched to the transducers utilized in each model of the series. Featuring a bi-amp design with a separate dedicated amp for both the woofer and the tweeter, this amplifier unit ensures that each HS Series speaker delivers high-resolution sound with a flat response across the sound spectrum.
Low-Resonance Enclosure Design
The monitor cabinets are designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction. The enclosures are constructed from a very dense and resilient MDF with a damped acoustic response well suited for reference monitors.
Noise Reduction Technology
Speaker port design can influence the clarity of overall sound. Often a vortex at either end of the port can generate air vibrations inside of the port, causing unwanted noise. By adopting an advanced noise reduction technology, the reduction of audible noise is reduced up to 6dB. This allows HS Series studio monitors to meet the demands of stricter professional production environments.
Controls and Connectivity
HS Series full-range models feature two response controls with detailed settings that allow them to adapt to the surface acoustics of rooms of varying shape and size. Room control allows you to attenuate the unnatural, exaggerated low-end that can often occur when speakers are placed next to walls, while high trim allows for more control of high-frequency response. For inputs, HS full-range speakers can accommodate a wide range of balanced and unbalanced sources such as mixers, keyboards and audio interfaces with XLR and TRS phone jacks.
Flexible Set Up
By adding mounting points to the original HS monitor, the HS-I model is now compatible with three optional bracket types—wall, ceiling, and baton—adding the flexibility to accommodate a broad range of sonic environments.
UPC: 889025107419

Yamaha HS8I Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Total Power Output
120 W Peak
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25 mm Dome
Woofer
1x 8" / 20.3 cm Cone
Frequency Range
47 Hz to 24 kHz (-3 dB)
38 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB)
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
Wireless
No
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex/Ported, Shielded
Total Power Output
120 W Peak
Drivers
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25 mm Dome
Woofer
1x 8" / 20.3 cm Cone
Amplifiers
HF: 45 W
LF: 75 W
Performance
Frequency Range
47 Hz to 24 kHz (-3 dB)
38 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB)
Analog Input Sensitivity/Gain
-10 dBu (Continuously Variable)
Signal Processing
EQ
1x HF Shelf: -2 to +2 dB
1x LF Shelf: -4 to 0 dB at 500 Hz (2 dB Increments)
Crossover Frequency
2 kHz
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB
No
Wireless
No
Power
Power Consumption
60 W
Physical
Color
Black
Monitor Orientation
Vertical
Enclosure Material
MDF
Mounting Points
2x M8 (Top Panel)
2x M8 (Side Panels)
2x M8 (Bottom Panel)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
9.8 x 15.4 x 13.1" / 25 x 39 x 33.4 cm
Weight
23.6 lb / 10.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
30.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.9 x 16.2 x 14.2"

Yamaha HS8I Reviews

Carlos Molina

By Nelson
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-07

Great speaker, very clean sound and looks so nice with my white Xdj-xz

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would this be good as studio suround 5:1 setup .. ...

would this be good as studio suround 5:1 setup .. would this work as center speaker too?
Asked by: Richard
It is possible to use Yamaha HS8I monitors for a 5.1 studio surround setup and you can use it as center speaker as well.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-03-03

What is the difference between HS8I and HS8?

What is the difference between HS8I and HS8?
Asked by: HYOUNG
The HSI model has added mounting points to the original HS monitor, and is now compatible with three optional bracket types—wall, ceiling, and baton—adding the flexibility to accommodate a broad range of sonic environments.
Answered by: Steven M
Date published: 2020-06-28

Is there a way to use a Vesa mount with these ...

Is there a way to use a Vesa mount with these speakers by themselves or in any combination with the brackets? Would like to attach them to a desk.
Asked by: Angel
The following brackets are mane by Yamaha for this monitor• Baton bracket BBS251,• Ceiling bracket BCS251, • Wall bracket BWS251,• Wall bracket / ceiling bracket BWS50.See page 11,12 for instructions on mounting (https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/4/793644/hs8i_en_om_c0.pdf)
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2020-07-08
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