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    Yamaha HS8W 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor

    The Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor yields remarkably flat response from an 8 inch and 1 inch tweeter that have been redesigned by the engineers at Yamaha to deliver uncompromising response so you can perfect your mixes. The HS8 active monitor is ideal for anyone who wants an accurate low-end response without an additional sub.

    Producers and musicians — both professional and hobbyist — around the world trust Yamaha HS Series monitors for one key reason: flat, uncolored response. These monitors don’t artificially boost any frequencies, giving you a truly accurate representation of your mix. The result? If your mix sounds good on the HS Series, it’ll sound good anywhere.

    Yamaha HS8 Telling The Truth

    Telling the Truth Through Accuracy

    When selecting reference monitors for mixing and music production, accuracy should be your top priority. While some speakers might impress at first listen with enhanced lows or highs, they often mask the true balance of your mix. What you need is a monitor that tells the truth — one that serves as an honest, transparent reference without any sonic embellishment. The Yamaha HS Series delivers exactly that!

    The Yamaha HS8 active reference monitors have been created by Yamaha's studio monitor engineering team to deliver exceptionally flat, accurate response that you can trust. Unlike monitor speakers with exaggerated bass and treble that make a good first impression but can't be relied on for true accuracy, the HS series were designed to be genuine studio reference monitors in the tradition of the legendary Yamaha NS10M.

    Newly Developed Transducers

    The Yamaha HS Series studio monitors feature newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. These transducers utilize an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions. Each component's materials and design were carefully re-examined, then optimized, to drastically improve the accuracy of signal reproduction throughout the audio spectrum.

    Yamaha HS8 Newly Developed

    Stop Guessing, Start Trusting: Mix with the Accuracy of the Yamaha HS8

    The Yamaha HS8 is a trusted reference monitor for producers and engineers who care more about accuracy than flattery. With honest sound, solid build quality, and a reputation that spans decades of music production, the HS8 gives you a clear view into your mix, so what you hear is exactly what you get.

    Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor Features:

    • 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor
    • 8-inch cone woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter
    • 38 Hz – 30 kHz frequency response
    • 75W LF plus 45W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 120W power amplification
    • ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls
    • XLR and TRS phone jack inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals

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    Yamaha HS8 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor Specifications

    Yamaha HS8 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Speaker Type: 2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor
    • Frequency Range (-10dB): 38 Hz - 30 kHz
    • Woofer: 8" cone
    • Tweeter: 1" dome
    • Crossover: 2 kHz
    • Output Power: 120W (LF:75W, HF:45W)
    • I/O Connectors: XLR3-31 type (balanced), PHONE (balanced)
    • Cabinet Material: MDF
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.8" x 15.4" x 13.1"
    • Weight: 22.5 lbs
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