Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor Speaker - Black

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Price:
US $306.92
ApproximatelyAU $479.41
+ $141.28 postage
Estimated delivery Thu, 15 May - Wed, 28 May
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Opened – never used
SKU: 1901600. This range allows for the accurate reproduction of both low and high-frequency sounds, providing a balanced audio experience that captures every detail. One of the standout features of the Yamaha HS8 is its waveguide technology.

About this product

Product Information

The Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor is suitable for producing crisp and clear sound. This 2-way bi-amplified monitor features an 8-inch cone woofer and a 1-inch dome tweeter. It provides up to 120 watts of output with a frequency response of 38 Hz to 30 kHz.

Product Identifiers

BrandYamaha
MPNHS8
GTIN4957812533096, 3376461130493, 0798304267488, 0086792974729
UPC0798304267488, 0086792974729
ModelHS8
eBay Product ID (ePID)710034073

Product Key Features

ConnectivityWired
RMS Power120W
Features2-Way Configuration, Input Gain Control, Adjustable Cutoff Freq., Full Range Configuration, Amplified
TypeStudio Monitor

Dimensions

Weight23.5lbs.

Additional Product Features

Active/PassiveActive

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4.9
101 product ratings
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  • Very good.

    If you are having problems with low end, these are the ones. I have KRK Rokit 5's, and struggled with low end. These really let you hear those low frequences. Plus they do a great job with the highs and mids also. I actually did a comparison at a local store, so I new what they sounded like. Worth every penny.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great Speakers

    I was wanting something that would give me a true sound to work with in the studio. My Yamaha HS speakers have done the trick. Clear sound that is easy to hear all the highs and lows. Big bass, clear trebles. I very happy with what I ended up with.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great Purchase!

    The Yamaha HS8's are a great set of monitors. I have a pair of these, the HS7's and an HS8S subwoofer. All work great together. I have them a/b/c setup with a pair of KRK VXT 6's and the Yamahas are a bit flatter in frequency response and the mixes translate very well. I use them everyday and would recommend them highly

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Accurate Fidelity of Sound Same Feel as NS-10

    I owned the Yamaha NS-10s and powered them with an Alesis RA-100. Went to JBL LSR305s. The JBLs added a little brightness or resonance to the sound. In other words, they were not as flat as my NS-10s. The JBLs were OK because I take my mixes to a professional mixdown and mastering studio in Los Angeles, where they use the $20,000 mid-field monitors and the NS-10s. I am not knocking the JBLs, because they are cheaper, and I feel are a good value for the price. If you are going to a pro studio with top level studio monitors, the JBLs are good enough. However, if you are trying to take a mix/session all the way to the point where it is ready to master, or if you are going to master a track yourself, I definitely would get the HS8s. Now that I am really getting confident and experienced, I am going to take my Protools sessions all the way the point where they are ready to master. I will no longer require a recording engineer to do final mixdown before mastering. Since I no longer have the luxury of having a recording engineer at a professional studio to fine tune my sounds (EQ, compression, reverb, etc.), I needed a very flat speaker that will not color the sound. So I invested in the Yamaha HS8s. They give me the same reassurance the NS-10s did. They are just flat sounding. You have to tweak the EQ and wet the dry mix with reverb to overcome the "flat" sound. That is a GOOD thing. I believe the Yamaha HS8 represents the "truth" of what is being digitally recorded without coloration from the speaker cabinet, etc. I trust them as much as my NS-10s. Since I produce synthpop/dance music, I went with the 8-inch speakers. I am very happy with this. My studio is big enough to allow placement of the HS8 speakers about 3 feet from the wall behind them. This apparently can exaggerate the bass response (bass will sound better than what is being recorded into DAW). This was not an issue with the NS-10s because they did not have the back port/hole. However, the HS8s have a ROOM CONTROL switch enabling compensation for proximity to the wall behind them. Yamaha recommends 1.5 meters distance from the wall to prevent excess bass (false increase in bass sounds). Since my speakers are about 1 meter away, I moved ROOM CONTROL from 0 to -2. If my speakers were really close to the wall, I could move the ROOM CONTROL to -4. So in summary, I do not believe the ported back sides of the HS8s pose a problem with fidelity with regards to bass frequency sounds.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Best purchase I've made in years

    These speakers are magnificent! With a flat frequency response, I'm finally hearing all of the errors I've made in my previous recordings, and has significantly improved my recording process. I purchased them used from the distributor, bu the only reason I knew they were used was because they said so. Speakers are in pristine condition with original packaging and manuals.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Monitor this review!

    Awesome product for an awesome price . I've always sold Yamaha products when I worked in music stores . Never had any problem with their products at all. This co. Also has super prices and they take very good care of their customers. You can't go wrong with the co. Or their products!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors

    The Yamaha HS8 studio monitors are dollar for dollar one of the best buy’s you could make. They are strong, clear and offer plenty of power. The sound field they deliver is more than adequate for near field use, and they can be used as mid field monitors very well. Set up for a distance of 6-12 feet they deliver a great flat non-colored sound. I also have a pair of Yamaha HS5’s and a pair of Genelec 8030c’s. If I had to pick one pair to use, of the 3 sets, I would pick the HS8’s. In a small room, they could almost be too powerful, but they give you a full range and even at lower volumes perform very well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • very good choice of monitor for a cheaper value!

    I read all sorts of different reviews, prior to choosing these. for a cheaper first buy studio monitor, these are so good! I was struck between the KRK's and these. glad I make this choice! very clear, and also have the bass that I was looking for.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Crisp, compact and loud. WHOO!

    These monitors are great. Not as big as I'd thought they'd be and the sound quality is fantastic. My one complaint is the shippers did not have any external packaging. Had I not been home to get these right away someone could have driven by and seen exactly what was at my front door. Not a good thought seeing how expensive they are. Other than that, great price and works as they should,

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Best sound quality I’ve ever heard

    These speakers are absolutely incredible for studio reference monitors, and paired with a sub, even better. I would definitely recommend this product if you’re looking for studio monitors. Keep in mind you will likely need a sub if you are planning to produce bass heavy tracks like EDM and Hip Hop.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned