The Yamaha HS5W Powered Studio Monitor (White) 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 30kHz. The HS5 has both an XLR and 1/4" TRS input that accepts either balanced or unbalanced signals for integration into a variety of studio setups.
Low Resonance Enclosure Design
HS Series cabinets are designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction to their extreme limit. The enclosures are constructed from a dense MDF with a damped acoustic response. HS Series engineers also 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 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 6dB
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 shapes and sizes. 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 the 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.
Yamaha HS5W Powered Studio Monitor (White) - Specifications:
- System Type: 2-Way Bi-Amped Powered Studio Monitor
- Frequency Response: 54 Hz to 30 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
- Transducer: LF: 5" (127 mm) Cone; HF: 1" (25 mm) Dome
- Output Power: Total: 70W; LF: 45W; HF: 25W
- Input Sensitivity: -10 dBu / 10 k
- Inputs: 1x Balanced XLR3-31 Type; 1x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced TRS
- Controls: Level Control (+4 dB/Center Click); EQ: High Trim Switch (+/- 2 dB @ HF); Room Control Switch (0, -2, -4 dB under 500 Hz)
- Indicators: 1x Power On, White LED
- Power Consumption: 45 W
- Enclosure: Type: Bass-Reflex; Material: MDF
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.7 x 11.2 x 8.7" (170 x 285 x 222 mm)
- Weight: 11.7 lb (5.3 kg)