Yamaha
HS5
Measured · Audio Science Review5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a rear port. Typical price €318 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Fits | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | Fits | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
| Large (about 30 m²) | On the small side | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 6.32 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 62 Hz |
| Measurement quality | High |
Measurement: Audio Science Review, via Spinorama. Original review · Spinorama page
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Monitors from €207 to €477 per pair, closest in price and woofer size first.
| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha HS5 (this one) | €318 | 5″ | Rear | — | 62 Hz | 6.32 | — |
| KRK Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) | €300 | 5″ | Front | 107 dB | 54 Hz* | — | — |
| Fluid Audio FX50 v2 | €298 | 5″ | Front | 107 dB | 59 Hz | 4.42 | — |
| Edifier MR5 | ~€350 | 5″ | Rear | — | 53 Hz* | — | — |
| Mackie MR524 | €298 | 5.25″ | Rear | 108 dB | 51 Hz* | — | — |
| ADAM Audio T5V | €358 | 5″ | Rear | 106 dB | 51 Hz | 7.02 | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Setup
- Rear port: keep at least 30 cm from the wall, or the bass gets boomy.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Rear |
| Size (H × W × D) | 285 × 170 × 222 mm |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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