Yamaha HS80M user reviews ( 8/10) - 49 user reviews

• 05/09/12

  AlanForPresident's review "very clean sound"

  Characteristics

  The Yamaha HS80M have been sitting on my workstation desk several times. I purchased these and then didn’t like them at first just because the sound didn’t “thump” enough for me. At first I was very disappointed in them especially after paying all that money for them. But it wasn’t untill I started reading up on mastering music that I started to understand that you don’t want your studio monitors to have a lot of heavy low end. You need a good balanced set of monitors so you can get a clean mix in.

  Sounds

  The sound of these are good and flat. I am so happy that I understand how to mix and master music now and it makes these so much better because I was having to work to hard in my mix to over compress drums and bass to get it to thump in them. Then wonder why my mixes sounded so muddy on the low end. The Yamaha HS 80m’s havent gave me a bad experience yet. I have been getting nothing but clean masters when mixing with them. I also have a semi accoustic treated room with some foam on the walls an a few bass traps in the corner which help a lot.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall, these are one of the best sets of monitors that I have used and pretty sure they are the best they I have here at home. With so many different monitors on the market you need to be experimental and find the ones that will suit you the best and give you the best mix. So for these are the best ones for me, I wouldn’t choose any other ones right now. I am happy with these and will have them for as long as they hold up, not that they would go out on me anyways because they are yamaha!
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• 11/24/11

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Yamaha HS80M's a set of recording studio monitors. Don't be fooled by the look, as these are no NS-10m's, and although they are modeled to look like them they don't have the same kind of sound at all. These are much more precise and full frequency encompassing. I only used these recently in a studio setting, although I had previously heard them in a Guitar Center or some other store when I was checking out monitors. They've got both 1/4" and XLR connections for hooking them up to your rig and they're powered monitors so they don't require any external power amplifier.

  Sounds

  The sound of the Yamaha HS80M's is quite clear and crisp to me. They're great for monitoring during recording as well as for mixing but as always it's good for your main monitors to have a companion for mixing too. While I've really only used them a couple of times, I really like the way they sound as they seem to portray an accurate depiction of what is being recorded. The best way that I know to describe them would be to label them as crisp and well defined.

  Overall Opinion

  While I wasn’t sure what to think of the Yamaha HS80M’s at first, I’ve found that I really like the way they sound. They are a great in between studio monitor as they’ve got a professional sound but are affordable for home studio owners for sure. I still do prefer my Adam A7’s that I have at home, although those will cost you a few bucks more than these. There are a few newer sets of monitors from Yamaha in this line, so even if you can’t afford these you should check out the next step down. I was definitely pleasantly surprised by the HS80M’s as they are a great set of studio monitors!
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• 08/05/11

  yoTrakkz's review "Good Quality Monitors.."

  Characteristics

  I used the Yamaha HS80M’s for about a year and a half total, I loved them and they have a very good crystal clear sound. Great range, from hi’s to low end. But during my mixing I couldn’t get a clean mix with them. So that’s why I didn’t keep them longer than that. But for the price of these monitors its well worth the try to see how they work for you. Great neutral and accurate sounds come out of these monitors. My choice for these monitors was persuaded by the price. it’s a very respectable price for quality monitors in today’s music realm.
  
  
  
  The curve of frequency response is excellent, the low end thumps! These monitors will do the job for you without a doubt. They have very good dynamics but a little rough on the low end which is why I couldn’t get clean mixes with them. These where my first real pair of monitors, they aren’t pretty too look at and nothing spectacular about the design but they do more than the job.

  Sounds

  The Stereo image is ok, sound is clear and very stable . These will give you a wow factor that you will need, go to a store and try them out asap.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall you wont get a better monitor for the price of these, so if this is what your budget is give them a shot you might stick with them and keep them as your main monitors. They can be compared to the KRKs and Mackies. Make sure you have a solid room treatment to go with these monitors though, it will make them sound that much better! The best part about these is they are very accurate and have great precision. Knowing what I know now I am glad that I purchased these and I would do it again, maybe one day I will give them another shot!
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• 02/20/13

  soundcurve's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " TB, especially for small spaces, to deal with the details, or in addition. Master budget."

  Characteristics

  To confirm what has already been said in other reviews ...
  
  I bought them for their value to the mix and mastering, isolate myself when I go somewhere to compose or mix, and "in my Nana" (small room). With my macbookpro, my fireface800, uad, (no amp). Sure not to leave anything to chance on the perceived frequency of a beautiful beach, not too mention the bass, without forcing (I can compare my post on Adam).

  Sounds

  True yes. In the frequency range (low-) medium to high end, nothing escapes them. Practice for analyzing sound mix for balance (and mastering). Ideal for handling details. Allows good équas. / Basses: to dissect these frequencies.
  
  Neutral: it can not say, however I do have never found that to be quite. Advantage to "clear" rather than the top-medium. (But is that a bad bet?) No "flattering" for low (logical, given their size and design).
  
  For balance, adding a subwoofer is recommended, and above all determined.
  
  The dynamic is ok, softer under 120Hz and above 8500-9000.
  
  These are not monitors for the sound or made to "fill" a space or give a hi-fi eh ...
  
  Positioning: I do not teach you anything ... Avoid preferably wall edges (more vents are at the back), (especially for such monitors) corners and an abundance of metal or glass in the room, tiles, floors stone hard ... to good listening height (that of your ears), (... humidity of the room there, especially not smoke, ...) etc.. But not so hungry :-) air, not too bad surprise min 50 cm walls. (By 1.20m).
  
  Is often seen that the headset monitors, the choice goes hand in hand and headphone-or counterparty.

  Overall Opinion

  It's been two years and I use "tring'balle."
  
  Robust (being very careful) Internal Amplifiers: ample power. "Punchy" for their size. No resonant material, placed on feet designed to. Any manufacturing defect. Rear knobs can be practical? 4 + remain on the "flat" to me. Little cumbersome. Consommantes little (and 'lupiotte remember before they are lit) bling :-). Stable. Inexpensive
  
  ... for their effectiveness.
  
  Ccl: Good tool, which is in addition to or comparisons with other monitors in the same space and time, the frequency ranges. Especially for the analysis in detail. And considering the price.
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• 01/12/13

  Emgxx84's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " two big beautiful beast"

  Characteristics

  Characteristic
  
  I use these monitors to the personal home studio, nothing major but I like to have quality.

  Sounds

  Sounds
  
  the sound is quite extra I have nothing to say, you can select different settings on the rear depending on usage. This is my second pair of monitors but they are my real me used to * reference * for frequencies and I like to listen to music on it too.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been around 1year. I had heard from my music teacher and I was blown away by the sound, the frequencies they could get others could not, suddenly when listening to our favorite songs you can hear sounds that not necessarily have heard compared to other monitors. This is my first real monitors, even if it's not the best in the world for the super real studio, I love them and I would do this choice tomorrow morning for the first time if they arrive their something. I've tried so many store but it's really them who are out of the lot. Side money I think it would be pretty hard to beat.
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• 01/09/13

  Spektah's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Well"

  Characteristics

  Jaime bien yamaha
  
  I've tested against other store
  
  I liked more

  Sounds

  In any case I find that my mixes on this system sounds a little pressure correct and coherent in other systems,
  
  It seems to be a good reference to make a mix that goes after all
  
  However peutere not the most friendly system / pleasant to listen to music

  Overall Opinion

  1 year and a half,
  
  always happy
  
  Before I had alesis mk II
  
  significantly better than that
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• 12/29/12

  Lx93's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Size and made straight for these monitors.
  
  
  
  I use them for mixing and control my components in parallel with my KRK.
  
  
  
  No need to amp since they are Active (ie pre-amplified).
  
  
  
  They are connected to my Monitor Station which is my RME card.

  Sounds

  The curve is fairly neutral especially when I go to my KRK HS80! These give a good listener and a great overall listening details, difficult to listen to an album above so the slightest defect jumps ears.
  
  Nothing to say about the stereo and dynamic ...

  Overall Opinion

  I use them now for one and a half years it seems.
  
  I worked on NS10, Mackie HR ... and Genelec 1029 and 1030 (my favorite but the price still ..) and of course my KRK rokit 5 and my little Avantone.
  
  
  
  I love their details on the midrange and upper midrange.
  
  The rear panel can refine our listening to the needs and the room in which it is located that is super convenient too.
  
  
  
  The quality / price is awesome ... I think ... I saw their accuracy not think we found it in competitor in this price range.
  
  
  
  And yeah I would do without this choice of course hesitated, I even regret not having done it before, because after my purchase I had to redo the mix of my personal project loool (mix with KRK rokit5 also had to do loool )
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• 10/03/12

  Rémy BDR's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Almost inevitable"

  Characteristics

  A value and reliability of YAMAHA. All studios in the world have a pair (worthy replacement NS10). 9a serves its purpose, but there are limits. I use Studio Pro to check the mix made with other systems. If it's on the HS is that it goes everywhere if it is ugly, there is reason to worry. This is really the test of truth. It is almost inevitable to have a pair.

  Sounds

  Yes, everything is returned as fidèelement we will not search the boom boom. Attentions in serious surprises. It can be found either with holes or with excess instead of tapping unbearable cinema type (my field). A subwoofer is MANDATORY if you want to monitor properly the area of ​​the spectrum.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 2 years and I have mixed albums and movies on Sev. This is a very good value-quality / price and yield very Honorable. Vraiement must have a pair even if you mix on other systems (ADAM in my case) to verify the universality of your mix. They are really a reference, but I highly recommend pairing with a subwoofer for applications requiring a proper monitoring and sub bass.
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• 10/01/12

  houseboy's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Good"

  Characteristics

  I sought to correct hp price.
  
  use: prod electro, rock and pop mix, mastering

  Sounds

  I have listened to many other monitors, all price ranges.
  
  
  
  the HS 80 seem well balanced, accurate, maybe a little soft in the bass, but the balance is good and allows equalizer correctly.
  
  
  
  
  
  it is advisable to keep them away from walls because of the vents at the back .. to avoid resonances. mine are pretty close to the wall, I do not think there is a problem.

  Overall Opinion

  I use them for 4 years. I also krk RP6 rokit (worse! too low)
  
  
  
  I had heard a lot of models with friends, and when I acetées, I've done all the stores in the area, and listened to all the monitors (100 to € 2000!). is by directly comparing really means the particularity of each speaker.
  
  
  
  I think at this price, there's a lot of stuff rotten. the HS 80 are very correct, I think it's an interesting choice. sufficient without a subwoofer.
  
  
  
  (Hint: avoid krk RP6, there is too much bass coming out of the vents for the electro mix is ​​not great. HS80 are the best I think)
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• 08/27/12

  légumixeur's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " OK for the price"

  Characteristics

  • What characteristics have motivated your choice? For what purpose?
  
  I had my monitors to mix songs. In the 500 € budget. I hesitated between Yamaha and Fostex. At the time, this is the choice that seemed best. Subsequently, I bought the Low HS10W boxes which really improves the system can work better speakers by cutting the bass HS80. the crossover between the HS80 and HS10 is lousy.
  
  • What amp / What configuration? ...
  
  In home studio, rather than electronic music and sometimes something more rock n roll.Pour site features Cf.le yamaha or other reviews. I have had for 4 years.

  Sounds

  • The dynamics are respected? ...
  
  dynamics is not great, it is not obvious to properly adjust compression. was quickly made to compress or mix in an element.
  
  • The frequency curve is sufficiently neutral?
  
  not really, the highs are quite loud and a bit tiring. Low not accurate. It is a little better with the lower boxes but it is not particularly accurate either. (on the other hand it's nice to have big bass to listen to records). The fact that the vent is at the back does not help too much either even placing 1.5 meters from the wall in a room acoustically treated. I do not feel too well what was happening above 8khz. However, in this price range, I think this is correct.
  
  • The stereo image is good?
  
  The sound is clear and precise across the spectrum?
  
  stereo image, it will if placed correctly (see the documentation that is made). If you take the bass with, good luck to find or locate and adjust the volume ;). Always question its price is correct.

  Overall Opinion

  • How long have you been using?
  
  for 4 years. I've sold 550 € with the bass 2 years ago and now uses APS Aeon suit me.
  
  • Did you try many other models before buying it?
  
  Some of 'home studio' in Lille.
  
  • What is special that you like most and least?
  
  most: the price. Least the vent at the rear. Treble tiring aspect unreliable dynamics.
  
  • How would you rate quality / price ratio?
  
  OK for the price of nine.
  
  • With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  No. I'll wait a bit and would take a less powerful but better quality such as APS new nano, or seeking many small PMC used more upscale. Boxes with low which is really useful on these monitors all back about 900 €, and in this price range there are plenty of other opportunities.
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