The Yamaha HS3 ranks #33 out of 39 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Yamaha
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#33 Yamaha HS3: $229.99 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Larger models: the Yamaha HS4 (ranked higher, estimated 3.1/5), the Yamaha HS5 (rated 3.6/5), the Yamaha HS7 (rated 3.9/5) and the Yamaha HS8 (rated 4.4/5).
Pros: Compact desktop studio monitor system translating the iconic Yamaha HS white-cone aesthetic and neutral voicing into an ultra-compact footprint. Features a 3.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch dome tweeter driven by a Class-D 26W + 26W amplifier. Equipped with rear Room Control (0/-2/-4dB below 500Hz) and High Trim (0/±2dB above 2kHz) switches to correct boundary proximity buildup on desktop surfaces.
Cons: Rating estimated based on acoustic specs and larger HS-series (HS5, HS7, HS8) laboratory data. Small 3.5-inch woofer and rear Twisted Flare port roll off sharply below 70Hz (-10dB), with limited maximum SPL compared to full nearfield studio monitors.
How it compares: Just above it: Creative Pebble V2 - $202 cheaper. Just below it: Presonus Eris E3.5 - $130 cheaper.
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 3.2kHz |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 5.2” x 7.4” (223 x 132 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” soft dome tweeter, 3.5” cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 22kHz (-10dB) |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) (pair total) |
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