Following the legacy of Yamaha?s renowned nearfield monitors, this HS5 « MP » edition is manufactured in coordinated pairs, with matching serial numbers and dedicated volume management components. The goal: to ensure tighter tolerances between the left and right speakers, resulting in nearly identical frequency responses. The « Matched Pair » series was introduced to commemorate a fiftieth anniversary and provide a ready-to-use stereo solution, ideal for critical monitoring.
Compact and linear, the HS5 MP are suited for close mixing spaces, editing booths, music production stations, and sound design. Their neutral reproduction highlights the details of vocals, synths, and transients, enabling reliable decisions during recording, mixing, and pre-mastering?even in untreated rooms.
Compared to a standard pair purchased individually, the « MP » version ensures optimized stereo matching straight out of the box. This translates into more precise source localization within the panorama, a solid phantom center, and better repeatability of mixing decisions.
The ?Room Control? and ?High Trim? switches help reduce excessive bass energy near walls and adjust the treble according to your equipment and listening position, while maintaining the HS series? neutral signature.
The 5-inch long-throw woofer operates in a bass-reflex enclosure to extend the response down to 54 Hz, while the 1-inch tweeter handles the high frequencies up to 30 kHz. The dedicated 70 W bi-amplification delivers dynamic range and control, with excellent channel separation to minimize distortion and preserve micro-details.
Balanced XLR and 6.3 mm jack inputs ensure clean connection to your audio interface, mixer, or controller, and the adjustable input level facilitates gain staging in any setup.