Yamaha HS5 70W 5-Inch Active Studio Monitor – Black
The Yamaha HS5 is a compact active studio monitor for recording, production and mixing. Its 5-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter use dedicated amplifiers delivering 70W combined output. XLR and TRS inputs provide flexible connectivity, while ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM switches help tailor response to your workspace. Sold individually in black.
Yamaha HS5 70W 5-Inch Active Studio Monitor – Black
The Yamaha HS5 is a powered nearfield monitor for recording, editing and mixing at close listening distances. Its compact format makes it worth considering when planning a production workspace with limited room for speakers.
Dedicated Amplification for Each Driver
A 5-inch woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter are driven by separate amplifiers, with 45W allocated to low frequencies and 25W to high frequencies. No external speaker amplifier is required.
Connect Your Studio Equipment
XLR and 6.35 mm TRS inputs provide connections for suitable audio interfaces, mixers and other line-level sources. Rear-panel ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM switches offer response adjustments to help accommodate your listening environment.
Sold individually: Order two HS5 monitors for a conventional stereo setup.
Prefer a different finish? Explore the Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor in White.
Who Should Choose the Yamaha HS5?
- Home studio producers: Consider it when planning a compact monitoring workspace.
- Musicians recording at home: Build a dedicated listening setup for reviewing takes and arrangements.
- Editors and content creators: Monitor dialogue, music and other audio during production.
- DJs producing music: Plan a studio listening setup alongside your performance equipment.
Choose your monitors with speaker placement, listening distance and room acoustics in mind.
Compare Yamaha HS Desktop and Studio Monitors
| Model | Woofer Size | Purchasing Format |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha HS3 Black | 3.5-inch | Supplied as a pair |
| Yamaha HS4 Black | 4.5-inch | Supplied as a pair |
| Yamaha HS5 Black | 5-inch | Supplied individually |
| Yamaha HS7 Black | 6.5-inch | Supplied individually |
| Yamaha HS8 Black | 8-inch | Supplied individually |
Compare cabinet size, connections and available space before choosing. The HS3 and HS4 include both speakers, while the individual HS5, HS7 and HS8 listings require two monitors for a conventional stereo setup.
Alternative finish: Prefer white? Explore the Yamaha HS5 Active Studio Monitor in White.
Browse studio monitor speakers and packages for more options.
Complete Your Yamaha HS5 Setup
Plan the connections and placement for your studio monitoring system.
- Stereo monitoring: This listing is for one monitor. Order two if you are building a conventional left and right speaker setup.
- Desktop package: Compare our Yamaha HS5 pair with desktop stands and cables package.
- Audio connections: Match your cable choice to the outputs on your audio interface, mixer or monitor controller.
- Extended bass monitoring: Consider the Yamaha HS8S Active Subwoofer for additional low-frequency monitoring. Choose and position a subwoofer to suit your room, then balance its level and crossover settings with your HS5 monitors. Sold separately.
- Speaker placement: Allow space for stable positioning, with the tweeters approximately at ear height and access to the rear controls.
- Headphones: Browse our headphones range for an additional listening reference.
- Alternative finish: Prefer white? See the Yamaha HS5 White.
Explore studio monitor speakers and packages for more setup options.
Additional equipment is sold separately unless expressly included in the selected package.
Yamaha HS5 Frequently Asked Questions
Is this listing for one monitor or a pair?
This listing is for one monitor. Order two for a conventional stereo setup.
Does the HS5 need a separate amplifier?
No. Its speaker amplifiers are built in.
How do I connect it to my audio interface?
Choose a suitable cable from an interface line output to either the HS5 XLR or TRS input.
Can I use both input sockets at once?
No. Yamaha instructs users to connect only one input at a time.
What does ROOM CONTROL do?
It reduces low-frequency response to help compensate for bass build-up in some listening environments.
What does HIGH TRIM do?
It adjusts high-frequency response. Begin with the neutral setting and assess your listening setup before making changes.
Where should I position the monitors?
Arrange the left speaker, right speaker and listening position as an equilateral triangle, with the tweeters approximately at ear height.
Should I add monitor stands?
Consider suitable stands when they help achieve a stable position and the correct listening height.
Which model should I compare next?
Compare the HS7 and HS8 using the table above, considering their cabinet sizes and your available space.
What else should I plan for?
Check your source outputs, cable connections, speaker placement and whether you need one monitor or a stereo pair.
Yamaha HS5 Key Features
- Active two-way nearfield studio monitor.
- Bi-amplified design with 70W combined output.
- 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter.
- Bass-reflex cabinet.
- XLR and TRS audio inputs.
- ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response switches.
- Rear-panel level adjustment.
- Black cabinet with Yamaha's distinctive white woofer.
- Supplied as one monitor.
Yamaha HS5 Technical Specifications
| Speaker type | Two-way bi-amplified powered studio monitor |
|---|---|
| LF driver | 5-inch cone woofer |
| HF driver | 1-inch dome tweeter |
| Amplifier output | 70W total: 45W LF + 25W HF |
| Frequency response (-10 dB) | 54 Hz–30 kHz |
| Frequency response (-3 dB) | 74 Hz–24 kHz |
| Crossover | 2 kHz |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 6.35 mm TRS jack |
| ROOM CONTROL | 0, -2 or -4 dB below 500 Hz |
| HIGH TRIM | +2, 0 or -2 dB at high frequencies |
| Cabinet material | MDF |
| Power consumption | 45W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 170 × 285 × 222 mm |
| Net weight | 5.3 kg |
| Included accessories | Power cord and owner's manual |
| Quantity | One monitor |
