All user reviews of 4/5 for the Yamaha MSP5

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.

Yeah, have 'em, I just buy. Because bass issue, they are "almost" as well as their competing two times more expensive, but because they do not tire, which is not evident in a cellar full tiles. (By the way, Arnos, if the media t'arrachent ears, that you mixes too hard). At the midrange and treble, I have not (yet) noticed that they were inaccurate. Perhaps the drop of a quarter to 2K db? In any case, they are not enough, we must listen to one another (I kept my config to compare hi-fi).
I use them (reasons) for the demo mix of songs or more, as well as for film music (mostly corporate) and for work in radio.
Finally, config issue, I leave the Mac in a m-audio Quattro and an old table Roland M-240 (non-equalized fairly transparent). I have more than enough with half the volume.
Another advantage of their compactness, I can connect my Mac laptop and take them on holiday. Reason will do the rest

SOUNDS

I was amazed by the neutrality of the frequency curve, especially in places with poor soundproofing and acoustics very bad (my stud-stud-studjo). It lacks a lot of detail in the bass, what I should be compensated by a headphone (no monitor an acceptable size in my cellar can make these details, from what I heard). The stereo image is amazing, especially since I have very ill-disposed, helping to lack of space. This is not the absolute top, but enough for most uses. I found the sound spectrum clear midrange and treble, a little less detail in the bass, but there are some mediums that are a bit between two speakers. I do not think we can expect better in two ways ... When the dynamics, it seems very accurate. Above all, they combine a nice neutrality to a real listening pleasure. At that price, it's worth 10.

OVERALL OPINION

I just buy them, but I have mixed it a night. I like the absence of fatigue, I am astounded by the quality-price ratio and I find them very cute. The settings are convenient and accessible. I'll see later in the experiment, but in comparison to other products (Behringer, Event, ...), it's very good.

I do not like the side plastoche certain frequencies, especially in the medium, but that does not interfere with the balance of frequencies. I also regret the lack of detail in the bass, but I have other means to make them talk (headset, listening to the other house, car ...).

Finally, I admire the limited power (40 watts + 27): they did not try to beat the competition by mounting the power to make "big". It's a product that looks to me very well integrated and engineering and where necessary compromises were made with great intelligence. Belgium 8 points. One less for the low, one less for the sound of some plastoche medium.

Number of votes: 2
Serious amp: 40 watts
Aig amp 27 watts
Sesibilit 101 Dcibel
Bandwidth: 50Hz/40Khz
Frquence capacity: 2.5 kHz Woofer 5 "and twiter 1" titanium shield magntique complete

SOUNDS

The MSP5 are versatile, ideal for beginners, for a homestudio ... It is a pure sound that dgagent these wonders! But the o is the problem is in the bass. A volume lev just put a sound with a little too low for the speakers start "screw up" but it is also an advantage insofar as wanting to make a good mix without too low , we get a good rglage.

OVERALL OPINION

I like the MSP 5 while regretting the NS 10. If you want to acqurir GENELEC in the same CATEGORY must dbourser more, much more. The ratio of MSP 5 qualitprix sucks if you must rfrer fora such as the NS 10, but if that competition that we must rely on the quality report price is unbeatable (Yamaha abuse any of the same!). The fact that the speakers are bi-amplified does not justify the right side. I will not say that I Rasht if c'tait again. If such a price of 10 equivalents of NS taient placed on the market five MSPs would have no value. But hey .. I love them even when. And if I chose them is because c'tait Chres the least and it is then that I've really known. I do not regret their purchase. It is also necessary that the NS 10 prciser n'tant addition, their purchase is more to discuss. Recommend all beginners!

See below and data sheets.

SOUNDS

I have long tudi the issue of monitoring speakers before buying MSP5.
I had small volumes with low weight (I ds 9m2 my studio and not enough
welcome 2fois 15kg! => 2031 Berhinger eg). In addition I needed a rglage
powerful overall for pregnant (I have no table mix).
The MSP5 fit my needs perfectly! Yes, they are MODELS
more efficient in terms of pow: 2031, event .. but it is Intrets?
I have two button on my flight MSP and I am 1.50 m dcap dj ears!

The impression is trs sound good: its mdium rich treble a bit aggressive but
correctable with attnuateurs switches, and low and modest but well-Submitted
net. The bass is often critical of the MODEL but back in 1.50 m
a small pice so good. Now, to hip hop with bass drums / bass
dchirent in which 30 m2, this can cause pb ... But with a 12cm ... HP is better
to be able to go upmarket dcap wallpaper with the bass.

OVERALL OPINION

What is dconcertant with this type of monitoring speakers is not the beautification
Sound: this is gross dcoffrage! No piti for glitches, the irrgularits
Volume / attack my bass playing without compressor .. all there! So if it sounds
the above, this announcement really good. It's not that the purpose of monitoring?

XLR input jacks or symtriques, body mass ct blind to put notches, at all good for my use.
Monitors in my home studio to mix heavy in all genres.

SOUNDS

So ... sound ....

It lacks the lower body mdium, and low y'en, but not too much (Do not ask him too much either). Let's say the low end I work with headphones.
For acute, as I read below, it's a little dry ...
Stereo image is good and the sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum. The momentum is good, but only for contemporary music, and I will not risk too much on the classic with these costs to a use other than music (produced couraging for radio - voice speaks -) we must get into the habit, the imbalances are difficult to establish.
.... It makes me think of the NS10 somewhere .... with a sudden lifting of sound ....

OVERALL OPINION

I use them since its release, was back for a while now (I think almost 5 years).
Since I have never had a problem with is the mega-strong!
They are pregnant with default sound, I do have some wolf mixes with (brass grate them are hard mdiums Manir a more general) but April was the need to work with rgulierement, have them in your ears.
Do not put a pregnant single hsiter mdiocre to switch its monitoring costs, but it is valid for all the costs of land.
Great value quality price, nothing compares to a pair of Genelec, on all levels.
A good forum for Home Studio because of its relative qualitprix, yet attention, they must have in your ears pain mix poublisable!

+ Used for the monitoring mix.
trs adapted in my home studio o I was looking for the monitoring of average power.

SOUNDS

Stereo Trs good image. Mdium slightly lower strengths. Acute neutral and clear.

OVERALL OPINION

Small but heavy and powerful.
trs cashing them well. Particularly the bass played through a bass pod branch on the table.
compare stores with Mackie (2 times Chres): for me the sound is trs near the Mack taient simply more powerful. By comparing against Keywood Chres 2 times less, the diffrence is sensitive trs (precision of the spectrum, Stereo image).
I'm happy.

I was looking for small speakers to amplify an electronic piano Roland FP3 small but pchues. These seem to indicate, with a good reserve of power and size too small. Deplus, the possibility of rglage spectrum (limit but existing 2 dB) more silent.
Paramtre Last but not least: prsence the protection of the tweeter (small cover) and woofer (solid fence) have finally made penscher balance from the Fostex PM 0.5. Very useful when you have these little boxes dplacer for costs "on site" or to ensure the survival of membranes against the attack of the bands "childish little fingers."

SOUNDS

It's okay. there is a small rsonance a few notes (C #, r # r) particulirement empty at the piano!
Good dynamic, deep enough for serious classical and jazz piano.

Also tested in the audio mix occasionally. More than adequate and acceptable.

OVERALL OPINION

1 year of use.
Purchase, Q / P impeccable.

In absolute terms, there are better, but for now, more than sufficient.

They are connected to my workstation (Yamaha AW4416) and are a sub compltes Prodipe Pro 10S.

SOUNDS

Stereo image plutt Dnamique and generally satisfactory.
Just what I needed for small pice I occupy in the house.
Ct neutrality I would say it is the condition of having the trait acoustically Prior to pice.
Also avoid the wrath of the wall. It must be at least between 50 cm and a wall of nitre to express themselves fully.

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in 2003 for my home studio.
They officiate as a monitor of proximity to the mix and mastering for sound decision, I make them often with headphones to avoid having too little recovery saw the pice that shakes my cabin.
To me they are good small monitors to work at home.
Watch out for comparison with the NS10, nothing to see.
The NS10 are playthings of MSP5 ct.
The only complaint would possibly make them even though it is the speaker of proximity is the lack of low exprcive. Hence the intr to complter with a sub.
It should be remembered as have several of my mind dj collgues above, he must have them in the ears to be able to aprcier fair value.
It is not only a cost that little to forge a rar consernant.

I work for over 4 years and I must say I'm addicted, like my Sony MDR7506.
I put all of the same 10 out of 12 because perfection does not exist, unless the pice and the following gear and for a use other than home studio.

Specifications:
I want speakers with a broad response while maintaining a fairly neutral and very compact size. The event also attracted me to the front because I was not able to space them 50cm from the wall

Usage:
Amateur home studio in my room to listen to music and to mix composed of small piano / guitar / vocals. Listen directly to my digital piano's speakers via a small table.

Configuration:
MacBook -> Edirol FA101-> Studio-MSP5

SOUNDS

Frequency curve of neutral
When it colors even in medium, gives a little more clarity in the treble and a little more bass. It is not as neutral with the HS50 but it's still well respected

Stereo Image:
Very good

Its clear
The sound is very clear is what caught my attention. The spectrum goes up to 40kHz. It is very rare in this type of speakers.

Dynamic:
Excellent for this size speaker

OVERALL OPINION

How long?
1 Week

Models tried before?
I listened to Prodipe, but I found the Fostex's really too stifling and not clear enough, with low but certainly much too "dull."
I have long listened to the HS-50 are excellent in neutral. The best in my opinion, much like the NS10-M. But I wanted a little more versatility to play CDs, DVDs, etc ...

Quality / price ratio:
€ 450 the pair is a budget that exceeds € 300 models précedemenent cities but in terms of dynamics, clarity, and size frequency curve. It's still very affordable.

Experience with the different choice?
No. For now I stay with a model that allows me to listen to music at low volume but high volume. And also the ability to record my digital piano, my guitar and my voice.

I put "8" because the price is a bit expensive compared to HS-50 which I think are the concurrent, even if the use is a little different (more neutral)

The price of these monitors has motivated my choice first. At the time (in 2000), they were in 2000 CHF / piece.

I use them for the computer music.

SOUNDS

The frequency curve is not neutral but still of good quality.

For my part, they tend to be too generous on the acute and feeble in terms of bass. About serious, they have a switch adjustment. But once adjusted (for serious), they become a bit too generous.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 11 years. Dynamic side, they send stern.

To start, they are "nickel" when looking for a sound "flat".

After, it is necessary for each of them a try.

(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?