With the HS-Monitor active speakers, Yamaha builds on the success of the legendary NS10M studio monitors. When choosing a reference monitor for mixing and music production, precision and accuracy are paramount. Speakers that sound good at first impression are not necessarily accurate. What you really need is an honest reference and an objective sound impression of your mix, rather than a monitor whose sound is discolored and gives a completely different impression of your mix. The new HS Series reference monitors have been designed by Yamaha's team of studio monitor specialists to deliver linear and pristine reproduction that you can rely on. The HS Series was therefore designed as a studio monitor in the tradition of the legendary Yamaha NS10M.
Portable, handy monitoring for your audio workstation All you need for a top-class production for a stereo mix is a good audio workstation and a pair of HS speakers. A system like this is not only portable and easy to wire, it also gives you the outstanding performance you need for a top-notch mix. The HS50M's adjustable playback response, for example, allows you to precisely trim the monitors to perfectly match your playback conditions.
Professional Surround Production
Although stereo is still the most common format for music enjoyment, 5.1 surround is the standard format in modern visual media and is also gaining more and more importance in the field of pure music production. However, to create a 5.1 surround mix, a good 5.1 monitor system is essential. The HS-series speakers and subwoofers are the perfect choice when it comes to a cleanly tuned 5.1 system, without having to invest vast sums in a complete studio. Just combine five HS50M or HS80M with one or more HS10W subwoofers and you're ready to produce state-of-the art surround sound.
Optimal reproduction for any room
The reproduction and sound performance of a speaker can vary greatly depending on the size, shape and nature of the room. How and where the speakers are placed also has a big influence on the sound performance. The HS50M and HS80M therefore offer the possibility of using special room controls to adapt the loudspeaker precisely to the listening conditions. For example, the Room Control Switch compensates for the unnatural boost of low frequencies when the monitor speaker is placed close to a wall or in a corner.