Yamaha MSP5 user reviews ( 6/10) - 43 user reviews

• 01/31/12

  ericthegreat's review "great for mixing "

  Characteristics

  The Yamaha MSP5 are a great set of studio monitors. They are compact and each packs a truly huge sound. Because of their small size and weight, they are easy to move and place within a room. They are extremely well built and are very sturdy - it would be hard to break these. It also has the Yamaha seal, so you know you are getting a pair of studio monitors from a top, well respected, brand. These are near field monitors and are self powered, so you don't need an external amplifier. They are great mixing and general listening.

  Sounds

  The sound from these monitors is full of life and produces a neutral signal that is an accurate portrayal of what you are playing, although sometimes I think they sound too good! The stereo image is wide and is definitely satisfactory. The overall sound of these monitors is crisp and clean, while maintaining a fullness not found on your typical studio monitors.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using the Yamaha MSP5 studio monitors for about three years. I've used them both for tracking and listening and for mixing. They work great in all listening applications because they provide not only an accurate portrayal of the sound you are playing but because they cover the whole spectrum of frequencies. Yamaha has a reputation for being one of, if not the, best makers of studio monitors. While these aren't the best Yamaha monitors I've heard, as some of their higher end models are just ridiculous sounding, for the price these are a great set of monitors. The price isn't the cheapest, but if you are putting together a nice home studio, these are a great option because they aren't as expensive as some other monitors, like the Yamaha MSP5 , but are still top quality. Overall, these are a great set of monitors ideal for the serious home recording owner.
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• 09/14/11

  yoTrakkz's review

  Characteristics

  The Yamaha MSP5 monitors are powered studio monitors, I paid 250 per monitor for these, they sound great but I was very disappointed with the low in frequencies in these. They were a total let down and didn’t provide me hardly with any thump. Coming from the KRK’s and plugging these up was like two different sounds. You cant even put these in the same category as the KRK’s but they are still pretty good. But with an unaccurate low end frequency its hard to get a clean mix on the low end.
  
  
  
  The MSP5’s have a balanced XLR type input which is good because most equipment uses XLR and you can plug up and start listening right away without having to switch a bunch of connections around.

  Sounds

  I would say it sounds ok, like I said I wasn’t happy with the low end of them, because even in my acoustic treated room I still couldn’t get a clean mix on the low end of my productions with these monitors. I think yamaha’s products are great I just don’t know what happened with these, for the price of around 500 for the pair I would expect something way better than the frequency of these.

  Overall Opinion

  But overall if your not worried about having a lot of low end , or if you don’t compose your music with a lot of kick and thump than these will work perfect for your. Maybe for some easy listening music or some jazz because of a smooth bassline with no punch, they will sound great. But if you need something with some punch and knock go with some krks’s or the upgraded version of these. Its just sad that the Yamaha MSP5’s cost so much and they disappointed me. I feel like they are the same as the HS50M monitors and only cost half.
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• 07/24/03

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by /translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  
  
  See above and the tech specs.

  Sounds

  I really spent a lot of time researching studio monitors before buying the MSP5.
  
  I needed something small and light (my studio is only 9 square meters and can't accommodate 2 x 15 kg(!) speakers, like the Behringer 2031, for example). Furthermore, I needed a main power control for the speakers (I don't have a mixing console).
  
  The MSP5 are the perfect match for my needs! I know there are more powerful models: 2031, Event... but does it really matter?
  
  My ears almost hurt when I set the volume control to 2 on my MSP and I am only 1.5 m away!
  
  
  
  Sound quality is very good: rich mids, slightly harsh high end, although it can be adjusted with the pad switches, and moderate low end with good presence and clarity. The bass response of this model is often criticized but it is ok at 1.5 m in a small room. It might be a problem if you want to make hip hop with some ass-kicking bass and kick drum in a 30 square meter room... with a 5" woofer... You should probably move into a higher product range to try to tear down the wallpaper with some nasty bottom end.

  Overall Opinion

  The most disconcerting thing about these kind of monitors is the honesty of the sound: it's simply brutal! No mercy for glitches or the unsteady volume/attack of my bass played without a compressor. You can hear everything! If it actually sounds on these monitors, you can expect something good. Isn't that the goal of a good studio monitor?
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• 12/14/12

  paradies's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " For voice ..."

  Characteristics

  I use these speakers for a series of TV mixing ... The client had had the usual mounting Documentaries hear her over, so we had to add them to the main system.
  
  60w they announce, but I find them fairly powerful compared to 8020 or genelec my celestion ditton 33 ...

  Sounds

  They are quite tiring when you have over intense days.
  
  Unpleasant to write, because analytical, they are there to show defects by to please us ...
  
  
  
  The mid / high-mids are very gross ... we do hear the voice of defects, com and singing. But suddenly they are a bit aggressive.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 3 years, especially in the second listening, because I find tiring and unpleasant enough to compose long.
  
  But I always audited smixs above, and the voice over work.
  
  After to the home studio that will have the budget for one pair, which will mainly music and premix, I suggest instead of fostex pm1 to have a little bass.
  
  For use stereo, go your way, for sound editing and mixing, once again, why not listen to the second, but in principal, the focal CMS40, Althoughthe a little more expensive, should be less tiring and more balanced.
  
  
  
  Good speakers, but rather targeted.
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• 11/08/12

  pilp's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Monitoring speakers perfect"

  Characteristics

  Home studio. Mix. output of my card Motu 828 mk2

  Sounds

  Monitoring speakers very neutral.
  
  Good dynamic, clear and accurate

  Overall Opinion

  7 years of use.
  
  Great value for money. Bought 300 euros the pair OCCAZ December 2004
  
  I would do the same choice.
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• 07/21/12

  Sigir's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Versatile"

  Characteristics

  Small, amplified, with entry into TRS or XLR, volume knob on the front, the grille HP, heavy duty construction therefore easily transportable.
  
  
  
  These features allow me to use it as a studio monitor, of course, but also as a return of close on stage, seeing as the main sound system for small spaces (micro streaming music and vocals), as sound repetition (it fits in a backpack)

  Sounds

  The sound is very decent, a bit aggressive. Associated with Dynaudio BM6A it's been a couple interesting: if it sounds on my headphones and 2, it sounds almost everywhere.

  Overall Opinion

  I have since 1999. Good quality / price ratio. I would do this choice for the use I have described, I have not seen equivalent.
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• 05/31/12

  erickufr's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Good studio monitor"

  Characteristics

  Listening to store motivated my choice impression of "sound projection" has the same low volume on these speakers is significant.
  
  Amateur home studio use, small room (13m2), I was afraid of running out of power, I realize that the power is more than sufficient.
  
  
  
  You do not hear too much about this model in the shop providing fans like me in the beginning of monitoring speakers range but listening really speaks for itself, not the AC jumps to the eyes but ears!

  Sounds

  In addition to the dynamic sound very good, I found all the frequencies I'm looking for easy listening, the bass are not present but too well I feel that without this "lack" important thing is not the 8 inches of course but the bass is.
  
  I have not touched the rear switch that allows to modify the response to the bass or treble.
  
  The stereo is good, at least to my perception.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for a month, I found the latest model at the right price (beware there recent models (after consolidation by Yamaha) and other older who can date, the news front side edges rounded and not square like the old. wary of sellers who do not take into account the age of the speakers in their price in time!)
  
  
  
  J was able to compare with the HS 50 HS 80 Mackie MR5 KRK Rookit, various prodipes, the choice of these speakers just seemed obvious, you will be able to discuss the fact that I have not experienced a sound engineer and I selected these speakers so subjectively, I simply printing to hear my mix properly on these speakers, without either flattering or too tiring.
  
  I have found this particular dynamic in any of the other speakers mentioned above.
  
  
  
  These speakers are heavy for their size, it is reassuring, the value for money looks good to me.
  
  I would do without hesitation that choice
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• 05/30/12

  TheMarsVolta's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Really not bad ..."

  Characteristics

  Monitoring speakers fairly compact, beefy (cast aluminum) so stable.
  
  Jack and XLR connectors and markers of response curve at the rear gear.
  
  Brief very serious hardware for its price and even more than some competing models ... (See below).

  Sounds

  The sound is very clear (Yamaha would have it), neutral or even a little clinic in the medium; bass and clear treble and detail can work properly equalizations really discerning sources.
  
  No crash dynamics, natural reproduction.
  
  For those seeking a sound flattering, caressing the mixer in the direction of the hair, buy a music system

  Overall Opinion

  I use them since their purchase in 2004, and I do not use them because they are enough for me and that I have my bearings.
  
  I could, when buying them, compare them with Tannoy Reveal (a bit aggressive for my taste and color mediums) and Alesis M1 MKII (too flattering to be honest), sold in the same price at the time .
  
  The Yamaha, among the three, are those which seem the most return the CD I had on me: no staining, no excessive bass boost, treble definition of good without becoming aggressive.
  
  Obviously this is only my opinion (the goal) and I advise everyone to test several models at the same time: there really is a matter of taste in the choice of monitoring speakers.
  
  For my part, I would do this choice without hesitation.
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• 04/03/12

  fredkro's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Bof"

  Characteristics

  So
  
  
  
  J had bought these speakers a few years ago for a home studio config, I had chosen for the price.
  
  
  
  I specify the first generation had j

  Sounds

  Very disappointed not mean grd thing, hard to mix with, on the other hand only time I have crossed my path during pro c that was as listen on Avid editing stations. I have sold a buddy for his e drum. Since I'm on a Dynaudio BM5, day and night super center, the precise spatialization ds, ds the precise listen too well that the medium but not the same price ;)

  Overall Opinion

  Sold after 2 years, I have no love has no part can be separated volume on each speaker. For the same price or will see in focal krk, if u can bm 5 has the best quality / price ratio
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• 04/02/12

  Lord Wan's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Strong and powerful"

  Characteristics

  Very good bass response.
  
  Auxiliary input mix to combine two (or two readers) ... Or like me a CD for "play along" and the mixer general.

  Sounds

  I have not compared with other models in situ (in my home studio).
  
  In addition, jee through a 31 band EQ to attenuate the resonances of the room, so ...
  
  
  
  on the other hand, accuracy is excellent. Same too! Attention to the full mix of low frequencies that drowned when listening on a hi-fi ...

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for about 8 years. But I take care of (especially with an ignition delay compared to the lighting instruments and the table).
  
  
  
  I tried the MSP 3 in stores but the difference in bass made me plunge.
  
  
  
  I repeat without hesitation.
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