Yamaha HS5 Specifications and Review

Last updated: August 21, 2026

The Yamaha HS5 ranks #14 out of 50 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Yamaha

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Yamaha HS5 - ranked #14 of 50 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.4/5
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Pros: Very neutral. Excellent for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.

Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as some of the others in this size class. Slight midrange boost.

How it compares: Just above it: Adam Audio T5V - $102 cheaper, 25W more output power. Just below it: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus - $160 more, 75W more output power.

AppNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Dimensions11.2"H x 6.7"W x 8.7"D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm)
Drivers5" (127mm) woofer
EQYes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
InputsXLR
Output Power45w Per Speaker
Weight12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg each
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