The black HS5 Powered Studio Monitor from Yamaha is a bi-amplified monitor that is designed for accurate sound reproduction. It is capable of up to 70W of total output and features a 5-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter with waveguide that can produce frequencies up to 30 kHz. The HS5 has both an XLR and 1/4" TRS input that accept either balanced or unbalanced signals for integration into a variety of studio setups.
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Key Features
- 70W Total Output
- 5" Cone Woofer
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- Room Control Response Switch
The black HS5 Powered Studio Monitor from Yamaha is a bi-amplified monitor that is designed for accurate sound reproduction. It is capable of up to 70W of total output and features a 5-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter with waveguide that can produce frequencies up to 30 kHz. The HS5 has both an XLR and 1/4" TRS input that accept either balanced or unbalanced signals for integration into a variety of studio setups.
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Yamaha HS5 Overview
Low-Resonance Enclosure Design
HS Series cabinets are designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction to their limits. The enclosures are constructed from dense MDF with a damped acoustic response. HS Series engineers employed a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique. Common to architectural design, this construction firmly anchors the corners of the enclosure to improve durability and eliminate unwanted resonance that can influence overall sound
Noise Reduction Technology
Speaker port design can greatly influence the clarity of overall sound. Often a vortex at the either end of the port can generate air vibrations inside of the port, causing unwanted noise. By adopting a noise reduction technology that incorporates an analysis of a visual representation of the sound, Yamaha's engineers are able to control and reduce the vortex. Through this analysis, Yamaha has arrived at a port design that reduces noise up to 6 dB
Controls and Connectivity
HS Series full-range models feature two response controls with 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 flexible control of high frequency response. For inputs, HS full-range speakers can accommodate a range of balanced and unbalanced sources such as mixers, keyboards and audio interfaces with XLR and TRS phone jacks
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Yamaha HS5 Specs
Key Specs
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| Total Power Output | |
| Tweeter | |
| Woofer | |
| Frequency Range | |
| Audio I/O | |
| Digital Audio I/O | |
| Network I/O | |
| Wireless |
| Monitor Type & Configuration | |
| Number of Included Monitors | |
| Enclosure | |
| Total Power Output |
Drivers
| Tweeter | |
| Woofer | |
| Amplifiers |
Performance
| Frequency Range | |
| Analog Input Sensitivity/Gain |
Signal Processing
| EQ | |
| Filters | |
| Crossover Frequency | |
| Phase Adjustment |
Connectivity
| Audio I/O | |
| Digital Audio I/O | |
| Network I/O | |
| USB | |
| Wireless |
Power
| AC Input Power | |
| Power Consumption |
Physical
| Color | |
| Monitor Orientation | |
| Enclosure Material | |
| Mounting Points | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | |
| Weight |
Packaging Info
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Yamaha HS5 Reviews
These are great monitors for my home studio
By Jimmy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-27
I had KRK Rokit 5's, but I have bad high frequency hearing and I was not getting the mix I wanted from my studio. I was missing a lot of the highs, even when I cranked up the HF boost, but these Yamaha's are bright, especially with the Highs cranked up. My mixes are so much better on other systems now. Really happy!
Great for small room
By Micah
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-01
If considering the HS4 vs HS5, get the HS5 for any professional environment. Having dual powered speakers is superior in every way when it comes to mixing, mastering and playback of footage, as well as your ability to patch them with no latency from your interface.
See any errors on this page?
question
is the price tag on it for the pair speakers or just single?
This product listing is for a single monitor.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Can I use a single speaker only, with 3.5mm to ...
Can I use a single speaker only, with 3.5mm to xls adapter with a Mac studio?
Yes you can do that.
Date published: 2022-07-29
question
I just wanna know if the U$D199 for one speaker or two?
The Yamaha HS5 powered studio monitor currently sells for $199.99 USD each. A pair of them would currently cost $399.98 USD.
Date published: 2023-11-21
question
Can any subwoofer be use with these monitors or only the HS8S?
The HS8S and HS5 integrate together very well; but most active subwoofers may be used with the Yamaha HS5 monitor speaker.
Date published: 2026-02-16
question
IS THE HS5 A WIRELESS SPEAKER?
The Yamaha HS5 is not a wireless speaker. It requires a line level audio connection via XLR or 1/4 connection.
Date published: 2018-08-25
How do you connect this to your computer? Do you ...
How do you connect this to your computer? Do you need to buy a special amp or something?
These are professional grade speakers and you need to connect them to an interface which is pre-computer. This will give you ultimate audio monitoring experience.
Date published: 2025-01-06
question
is Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor (Single, White)120 volt only?
The Yamaha HS5 available here at B&H is designed for use with 120 VAC only.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Are you able to wall mount them?
Are you able to wall mount them?
This Yamaha wall mount would hold them https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/219160-REG/Yamaha_BWS20_190_BWS20_190_Wall_Mounts.html
Date published: 2021-03-02
