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Yamaha HS8S

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User ratings:
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55 user ratings
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4.6 / 5
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Yamaha's latest monitors may look like the classic NS10s, but looks can be deceiving...Read more
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Pros

  • easy and convenient connectivity options
  • They are functioning pretty well in my hands
  • an excellent option at an affordable price range

Cons

  • it is not the former Yamaha NS10
  • it gets really tough to leave an option and cling to another one
  • it is not as precise as other higher-priced monitors
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  • 22, 160 Hz
  • 150 W
  • 203.2 mm
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Yamaha HS8S - Pros & Cons

Yamaha HS8S

Pros

  • easy and convenient connectivity options
  • They are functioning pretty well in my hands
  • an excellent option at an affordable price range
  • improves the durability of the overall setup
  • a sound that is clear and transparent
  • plenty of clarity
  • nice depth of field and a good sense of stereo positioning
  • performs excellently to produce the exceptional sound required for DJing
  • produces sound with great precision and an excellent amount of clarity
  • features combined can make your music production process much easier and faster
  • It balances the frequencies pretty well and the flat response is quite solid

Cons

  • it is not the former Yamaha NS10
  • it gets really tough to leave an option and cling to another one
  • it is not as precise as other higher-priced monitors
  • Yamaha HS8 does not require a subwoofer
  • There is not a single frequency that takes the center stage
  • sound it produces will not bounce off the walls
  • the sound will surely get distorted and echo
  • the HS series monitors as sounding harsh or brittle
  • low-end drops off around 28 to 29Hz
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Yamaha HS8S - Full Specifications

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General
Number of subwoofers1
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Connectivity
XLR inyes
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Dimensions
Width11.81 in
Depth15.31 in
Height13.78 in
Weight27.56 lb
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Technical details
Frequency range22 - 160
RMS power150.0 W
Subwoofer driver diameter8.0 in
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialMDF
Bass reflexyes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)70.0 W

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Yamaha HS8S Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (2)

Yamaha HS8S Yamaha HS Series monitors review
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Published: 16.10.2013
Yamaha HS Series monitors review

Speakers aiming to become industry standard

7 minute read
Yamaha HS8S Yamaha HS7 & HS8S
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soundonsound.com
Published: 20.11.2013
Yamaha HS7 & HS8S

Yamaha's latest monitors may look like the classic NS10s, but looks can be deceiving...

By Paul White
8 minute read

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