Name: Yamaha HS5
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 399.98 USD
Availability: InStock

The Yamaha HS5 ranks #49 out of 76 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Yamaha

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Yamaha HS5 - ranked #49 of 76 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.6/5

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Larger models: the Yamaha HS7 (rated 3.9/5) and the Yamaha HS8 (rated 4.4/5).

Pros: ASR found reasonably smooth early-reflection directivity, which makes broad EQ correction more promising than on speakers whose off-axis response changes abruptly. Balanced inputs and placement controls suit studio use. The measured preference scores are 3.70 standalone and 6.32 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 88Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The measurements do not support describing it as very neutral: excess midrange and reduced lower-midrange/upper-bass weight produce a bass-light balance. The 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.3dB. Its automated -3dB crossing is affected by response shape, so it should not be treated as a simple bass-cutoff specification. A subwoofer adds low bass but does not fix the elevated midrange.

How it compares: Just above it: PreSonus Eris Studio 5 - $250 cheaper, 35W more output power. Just below it: Adam Audio A4V - $200 more, 85W more output power.

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	45w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	11.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm)
Drivers	5” (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	3.70
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.32
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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