Short answer: the Genelec G Two on measured sound quality, the Yamaha HS5 on price. The Genelec G Two ranks #21 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $1,390. The Yamaha HS5 ranks #66, rated 3.6/5, at $399.98, $990.02 cheaper.
The Genelec G Two is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A compact home speaker built from a studio monitor, with natural, uncolored sound and an RCA input for consumer gear. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.26 against 3.70 for the Yamaha HS5. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 3dB, against 88Hz for the Yamaha HS5. Watch for: Bass reaches only about 54Hz (-3dB) and fades by about 48Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer for full-range music or movies.
Why pick the Yamaha HS5: A popular 5 inch studio monitor with balanced inputs and room placement controls for a home studio. The catch: The measurements do not support describing it as very neutral: excess midrange and reduced lower-midrange/upper-bass weight produce a bass-light balance.
Buy the Genelec G Two if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Yamaha HS5 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Genelec G Two reaches 48 Hz (10 dB down) against 68 Hz for the Yamaha HS5, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Genelec G Two scores 7.6 against 6.3 for the Yamaha HS5 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec G Two | Yamaha HS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,390 per pair | $399.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #21 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #66 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) | 11.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 56Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4.1” (105mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 45w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.26 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.64 | 6.32 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec G Two: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Yamaha HS5: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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