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Yamaha HS50M

70W Powered 2-way Studio Monitor with 5" Woofer and 0.75" Tweeter (ea)

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A New Reference Standard in Active Monitors!

Yamaha's HS50M powered monitors were designed to be true studio reference monitors in the tradition of the famous NS10Ms. When choosing your next pair of near field reference monitors, remember it's not just important that they sound good - they have to be an honest reference for your mix. The new HS50M reference monitors were designed to give you exceptionally flat response so you can really trust what you hear. That means that mixes that sound good on Yamaha HS50M speakers will sound good on anything. In fact, that's the ultimate test of a reference monitor. Bonus: these HS50M speakers look great, too.

Yamaha HS50M Powered Studio Monitors at a Glance:
  • Affordable high-quality reference monitoring for all types of studios
  • Clean, tight low frequencies and smooth highs
  • Quality enclosures with distinctive "white cone" appearance

Affordable high-quality reference monitoring for all types of studios
The HS Series is a two-way, internally powered speaker system designed to provide affordable, high quality reference monitoring for all types of recording and multimedia applications - home studios, computer-based music production, gaming systems, keyboards rigs and personal computer systems. All products are sold and packaged individually, making it easy to build flexible monitor setups and 5.1 systems.

Clean, tight low frequencies and smooth highs
The 70-watt HS50M (5" cone and 0.75" dome tweeter) is housed in a bass reflex-type cabinet and reproduces surprisingly tight low end and smooth, high frequency response to beyond 20kHz. Inputs include a balanced XLR and 1/4-in. phone jack. In addition to master level controls, each speaker has trim switches that allow you to custom-tailor low, mid and high frequency response for different applications.

Quality enclosures with distinctive "white cone" appearance
HS Series cabinets look as great as they sound. Enclosures are constructed of high-quality MDF material and a multiple layer finish that minimizes resonance. Design elements include a black finish and lighted Yamaha tuning fork logo. White polypropylene woofer cones recall the look of the classic Yamaha NS10M, and include low-damping rubber surrounds and full magnetic shielding.

Yamaha HS50M Powered Studio Monitors Features:
  • Versatile studio monitors at an affordable price
  • 5" white polypropylene cone
  • 0.75" dome tweeter
  • 70-watt biamplified power (45 watts LF, 25 watts HF)
  • Frequency response 55Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
  • XLR and 1/4" connectors
  • Room control and frequency response switches

If your mixes sound good on Yamaha HS50M Monitors, they sound good anywhere!
Specification Detail
Dimensions 6.5 x 10.6 x 8.7 in
Freq. Response 55 Hz - 20kHz (-10 dB)
Power Rating 70 W (45 LF, 25 HF)
Weight 12.8 lbs

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based on 33 customer reviews

Well Done, Yamaha

by Steve Estrada from Emeryville
 February 3, 2010
 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Student majoring in audio engineering.
I just recently (as in yesterday) bought a pair of Yamaha HS50M monitors. First off, they are monitors, just like every other monitor in this price range. If you know how your monitors sound compared ... read more [+]to everything else, (and if you truely are an engineer...) then you can mix on any of these. Why I chose these monitors was because of all the fun switches and knobs on the back. Doing a reference test, I found that these monitors are pretty freakin' good at giving you a flat response if you use all those cuts and boost switches in the back just right. (They were a couple dB higher with the 10KHz tone, even with the 2dB high cut engaged.)

The main reason I love these monitors is for the 80Hz and 100Hz HPFs. These are supposed to be used as a crossover point in conjunction with the subwoofer, but you can definitely use them to hear how your bass frequencies will translate on an inferior system. That is money in the bank. close [-]

Excellent Buy!

by El-Ra Is Fonk-C > Keep It Forward Records / Hedgegodmusic from Same Town As James Brown, Georgia
 June 4, 2009
 Music Background: D.J. / Producer / Recording Engineer / Label & Studio Owner
I Purchased These Monitor's Because Of The Ole Tales Of "If Your Mix Sound's Good Coming Outta NS-10's Then It Will Sound Good Anywhere"....Maybe My Qoute Is Off, But I Could Never Purchase A Real Pai... read more [+]r.
So When These Came Out, I Went And Bought Them Just Cause. And It Was Worth The Money!
I Do All My Mixing On HS50's And I Haven't Recieved Any Feedback From Clients Hardly.....Never!!!!!
Besides How Great They Sound, Their Powered And Compact For Travel.
Flat Response With Control Features On Rear Of Speaker.....Makes It Lovely For The EARS!!!!
JUST KEEP ON MIXING ON!!!!! close [-]

The best monitors for mixing. Period!

by Rod Carrera from New York City, NY
 December 28, 2008
 Music Background: Recording and Mixing Engineer
I did my long research, and the conclusion was to buy these monitors. Why? No phase problems, like similar monitors with 6 or 8 inches, and a flat, flat, flat response. This saves me a lot of time and... read more [+] I don't have to go out and hear my mix in the car, at home, etc. They just translate well. The funny thing is that you can hear immediately how bad recorded and mixed are some commercial CDs and why good mixing engineers have a positive reputation. Maybe they used the HS50Ms. Get a pair, I should have done that loooong time ago! close [-]

Stellar Monitors!

by AKB from New York, NY USA
 October 17, 2008
 Music Background: Recording Engineer/Producer
I bought a pair after hearing them in a store and have since been pleased with their performance. Don't let the size fool you...these things can crank out some sound. And the mixes are clear at all l... read more [+]evels. Their a great replacement for the NS-10's. The mixes I've done on he HS50M's translate well on other systems (ranging from home and car stereo systems to large auditoriums). Definitely pick up a pair! close [-]

simply amazing

by Azikiwe kellar from Trinidad, westindies
 April 18, 2008
 Music Background: Recording Engineer,Pro Musician
i own genelec 1030a`s tannoy ams12 and krk v8`s and yamaha ns-10`s and thease new Yamaha HS50M monitos blow away all of them you can mix for longer periods and not get tired and they are as true and ... read more [+]flat as they get in the industry i also hear things in my mixes now that i never did before plus they do not compress or color your sound just buy them a.s.a.p if you want to improve your mixes 5 stars for sure close [-]
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