Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Full yet crisp sound profile
- Considered accurate
- Enhanced clarity and detail in the midrange
- Great speed and minute detail, and an excellent imaging and soundstage
- Stylish and well-built
Product Considerations
- Bass range is almost non-existent
- Cabinets can be damaged if not handled with care
- Tends to be bright, and possibly 'very bright' for some
- There is a high-pitched background hiss which is always present as long as the speakers are powered on
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the NS-10, the HS5 are far flatter in their response
- Compared to the JBL 305P MkII, the Yamaha HS5 excels in the higher bass and low midrange frequencies, revealing detail and clarity
- Compared to the KRK Rokit 5 G4, the HS5 are most likely the better option for the more serious engineers
Takeaway: The Yamaha HS5 is a great first speaker to buy for anyone doing video production or some music mixing sound engineering and offers a really great sound profile without being as big as eight inch monitors. If you want some monitors to show you what's wrong with your mix, the HS5 is a good contender in the current market.
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Features
Specifications
- Type: 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor
- Woofer: 5" cone
- Tweeter: 1" dome
- Frequency Response: 54Hz - 30kHz (-10dB), 74Hz - 24kHz (-3dB)
- Amplification: 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system (70W total)
- Controls: ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls
- Inputs: XLR and TRS phone jack (balanced/unbalanced)
Description
Since the 1970s, Yamaha's iconic reference monitors with the white cone have been the benchmark for the entire audio industry due to their accurate, authentic reproduction. While other studio monitors may flatter the ears initially with strong bass and treble reproduction, they can also lead to misjudgments when evaluating a mix. The HS models from Yamaha, on the other hand, deliver reference sound, meaning you can rely on their honesty and accuracy throughout the entire mixing process.
Active 2-way bass reflex near-field monitor with 5'' cone woofer and 1'' dome tweeter Frequency range 54 Hz - 30 kHz 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for 70W power amplification ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM sound control XLR and jack inputs for balanced and unbalanced signals
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Yamaha leverages its deep expertise in musical instrument manufacturing to design audio equipment aiming for "True Sound," faithfully reproducing the intended sound of instruments and vocals, making them sound realistic.
- Yamaha products, particularly amplifiers and receivers, often offer a wide range of connectivity options, including legacy inputs (like phono stages) alongside modern features, catering to both traditional and contemporary audio setups.
- Yamaha's MusicCast ecosystem integrates seamlessly with their audio products, providing multi-room audio capabilities and access to streaming services, allowing users to easily expand their audio setups wirelessly.
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Yamaha pioneered the concept of hifi with their first hifi player in 1954 and was the first to use pure beryllium diaphragms in their NS-1000M speakers, which became a benchmark for professional studios. The brand uniquely integrates their musical instrument expertise into their audio equipment design, allowing them to accurately replicate the sound of their instruments through their audio systems.
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ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers a powerful, smooth and detailed sound with flexible voicing options
- High frequency reproduction balances accuracy without being harsh
- Ability to resolve fine details
- Excellent build quality, back panel controls, and layout
- Room correction presets can be saved via the partnered Sonarworks Sound ID software
Product Considerations
- Non-stepped volume controls travel a little too easily
- On/off switch and input sensitivity controls are located on the cabinet rear panel
- Network router and ethernet cables required for computer control
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The A7V has a more premium sound and can be tweaked further thanks to the free A-Control software, but the ADAM Audio T7V is hard to beat due to its price-to-performance ratio
- For users coming from a set of KRK Systems Rokit 8 speakers, the A7V will be a massive improvement
Takeaway: The ADAM Audio A7V is a great-sounding monitor with multiple voicings, software integration and excellent build quality. These monitors offer a detailed audio performance, allowing users to make well informed mixing decisions.
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Our take on the brand
ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
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