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Yamaha HS8 8-inch Powered Studio Monitor - Black Demo

120W Powered Studio Monitor with 8" Cone Woofer, 1" Dome Tweeter, and Room Control and High-trim Response Controls (each)

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Monitors Deliver Precise and Accurate Playback

The Yamaha HS8 active studio monitor will help you make better-sounding recordings. Yamaha's nearfield monitors with their iconic white-coned woofers have been ubiquitous in top studios worldwide ever since the original NS-10s hit the scene in the late '70s. Yamaha (never content to rest on its laurels) has continuously developed and perfected the design, resulting in HS series monitors with newly designed bi-amplified drivers and scientifically ported enclosures that deliver amazing accuracy and vanishingly low coloration. Don't mix in the dark. Nail what you're after, without the guesswork, with Yamaha's HS8.

Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitor at a Glance:
  • High-performance drivers and mounting system
  • Beefy magnets - Advanced Magnetic Circuit design
  • Optimum response in any room
High-performance drivers and mounting system

The drivers used in the HS series monitors deliver superb audio performance that is considerably enhanced by a sophisticated mounting system. A scientific arrangement of screws and a specially designed mounting ring eliminate unwanted vibration and resonance, letting the speaker realize its full sonic potential, without distortion or coloration. Yamaha selects their magnets to optimize solid low-end response. Tweeter frames use an advanced smooth-contour design that minimizes losses, letting you hear high-frequency details with stunning accuracy. The extra thick tweeter frame also diminishes resonance that can interfere with treble clarity. The bottom line? Smooth, accurate response throughout the audio spectrum. And that translates to better-sounding recordings for you.

Beefy magnets - Advanced Magnetic Circuit design

HS series monitors rock extra large magnets. Why is this important? In concert with the HS8's Advanced Magnetic Circuit design, these beefy magnets deliver a robust, uniform, and tightly controlled flux field that yields exceedingly smooth response and dynamic efficiency over a wider frequency range.

Optimum response in any room

HS series monitors deliver outstanding monitoring performance, enabling you to get your mixes just right. Even better, you can take your accurate monitoring on the road. The HS8 boasts room control and high-trim response controls that let you tailor your monitors to your room for optimal response. So whether you're in a control room or in a cramped remote truck, you'll always be able to trust your monitoring.

Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitor Features:
  • High-performance drivers and mounting system
  • 8" cone woofer, 1" dome tweeter
  • Impressive 38Hz to 30kHz frequency response
  • Large magnets in an Advanced Magnetic Circuit design
  • Built-in bi-amplification: 75-watt LF, 45-watt HF
  • Dedicated power amps are perfectly matched to the woofer and tweeter
  • Enclosure is designed to kill unwanted resonances that can influence sound
  • Room control and high-trim response controls give you optimum response in any room
Nail what you're after, without the guesswork, with Yamaha's HS8!

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • Quantity: Single
  • LF Driver Size: 8"
  • LF Driver Type: Cone
  • HF Driver Size: 1"
  • HF Driver Type: Dome
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 75W
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 45W
  • Total Power: 120W
  • Frequency Range: 38Hz-30kHz
  • Crossover Frequency: 2kHz
  • Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • Enclosure Type: Rear Ported
  • Enclosure Material: MDF
  • Height: 15.4"
  • Width: 9.8"
  • Depth: 13.1"
  • Weight: 22.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HS8

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Rated 5/5

Awesome Sound

Yamaha HS8 8 inch
The Yamaha HS8 8 inch monitor speakers are a lot of bang for the money!$$$
I sampled several monitors in the store and when compared to the high dollar monitors the Yamaha HS8 8 inch monitor speakers hung up there with them. The high frequencies are spot on and the mids and low frequencies are good enough for me while working with a recording mix. Some folks prefer more bottom end and if that's you I recommend getting the sub that pairs with this item. The speakers are a bit heavy and look great in solid black and white. I have my Scarlett 2i2 interface hooked to it through a MacBook Pro M1 . I work in a 20'x15' studio room and the sound from the Yamaha HS8 8" DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. I would definitely recommend these speaker monitors if you like a great sound and it doesn't break the bank.
Music background: Rock/Blues guitarist and vocalist, recording artist
Rated 5/5

Love them

Very clean and clear, stereo imaging is great. Was able to tune my room and get a flat response with the Sonarworks SoundID program. Really enjoying mixing, mastering and just listening to music with these.
Rated 5/5

Wonderful Nearfield Monitors

I've been using Yamaha Nearfield Monitors NS10s for years but I've also used the HS50M which were great for reference
including my Main Monitors 3-Way 12" Studio Reference etc.

I've been using the HS8 pair for a few weeks (after break-in approx) my home studio has excellent audio treatment, which is Very Important if you want "Professional Results" the speakers translate very well, it's better than guess-work which always sounds "unprofessional".

I work with client projects, commercials and my own compositions, I work as a session musician producer and engineer, though my specialty as a guitarist (classical jazz rock, progressive fusion pop) It's very important to be able to hear every aspect of fidelity and Mix-Level balance to Mastering. I've also worked in major studios with SSL boards and extremely expensive monitors, so I like to pick equipment for the specific situation so basically "In the Box" with some chosen hardware pieces.

Yamaha HS8 nearfields are wonderful monitors and I also like the fact "No Front-Face Ported Bass extension" which "Always Influences" Frequencies!!! and in how you perceive sound! In an expertly built High-end Studio Sound Stage, quality will follow but for the home studio (funny to call it "home studio" after spending over 100k) The HS8's are worth every penny.

No better place than Sweetwater with the latest in technology with amazing technicians (Mark M.)......
Music background: Musician/Producer/Engineer
Rated 5/5

HS8

I first procured the HS5 set and was pleased with the overall sound quality, craftsmanship and pricing. Whilst reviewing a few of my pieces over them I quickly can't to realize that my compositions included full orchestration in nearly them all. I needed to experience the basses, cellos and lower brass sections within a fuller dynamic range, not to mention the delicate flutes & piccolo. I made the decision to upgrade to the HS8 set, bypassing all in between models in this amazing product line. They arrived. It's a bit hard to put into words what I'm experiencing now. Written and recorded completely on headphones, these compositions have taken on New Life. My mixes are becoming so much more well rounded, I've become hyper-inspired to engage my passion to write and the glorious waves of sound produced by these reference monitors nearly exfoliates my face!
Anyhow, thanks to Mark over at Sweetwater for his spot on advice, support and technical direction on this and all additional building blocks over the years…..ff
Rated 5/5

Yamaha HS8s

I've had these monitors for almost 6 months. From the first use my mixed and mastering got better and most importantly I was able to correct the mistakes I was making! Absolutely would purchase again and again!
Music background: Producer,arranger, composer,Performer! Keyboardist, Guitarist

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Rob Parker

I have been mixing and even mastering on Yamaha HS8 monitors in my studio for many years. They give me a clear picture of what I'm working with, but also sound pleasing enough for casual listening. They translate well and really help take the "trial-and-error" out of mixing. Not to mention that the white cones are reminiscent of the famed NS-10 monitors are very stylish! The HS8s are easily my favorite near-field monitors in their price range.
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