All user reviews 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?

Anceintes compact amplifier and great brand.
Usage monitoring record
with a Soundcraft Spirit SX and Cubase

SOUNDS

Super vibrant and good frequency response up to about 70 Htz.
Very good stereo image.

OVERALL OPINION

I will do quick and easy. The MSP5 are currently the best monitoring speakers in their range. And you will see they are about to take over the NS10 as a forum for reference. However, without cabinet they can not be used for some music, this is why box Pipelines Limited by a yamaha!
My MSP5, I love them and not let anyone criticize them for the wrong reasons.
Thank you.

The MSP5 powered speakers are monitoring what I would call a very good value prix.En effect amplified the fact that they justify the price for professional studio monitors are very good speakers.

SOUNDS

A little low in the low frequencies they are very effective home studio in the response curve remains true across the spectrum does not show altered and remains consistent even if it is true that low frequencies are low.
Dynamics as it is a punchy but MSP5 are not really gifts, at least if your mix is ​​good on these enciente then you will be assured all will sue your mix

OVERALL OPINION

I use the MSP5 for about a year and I am satisfied pleinelment While it is true that this is not the meilluezrs enciente market m'enfin'm not millioniare plus.Comparé M-Audio has a few that flatters the spectrum in the low noite the MSP5 are free and leaves no real room for error.
Deja amplified these speakers are of value for money very well made and very suitable for heavy use in the studio that pro home studio and to play cds. I would strongly advise those enciente especially if your budget is not so easy as that, however large budgets for these enciente can be a good complement of a larger monitoring enciente such as 10 ns, which are very good enciente monitoring despite all the evil they said, and yes those who go down are those who can not get a good mix because believe me go out on a good mix on NS10 you that your mix will senstation everywhere

I had instructors blinds, small, powerful, prcis, solid neutral to cost my mixes in my room.
I branch out of my interface MOTU 828 MKII.
There is a +4 dB XLR between-10dB and a jack. Correctors and bass and treble (the treble is no point to nothing, the low reduces the bump around 100Hz).
A very good point: the volume are potentiomtres faade. H yes gentlemen manufacturers of speakers: how do you see the volume knob if derrire??

SOUNDS

The curve gives frquence rponse in the manual has nothing do with what is meant: I would say that are relatively neutral with MSP5 may be a "nice" bump in the medium and low-medium (REPRESENTATIVES that the curve of the manual has nothing to do, including a low of 200 900Hz). There is everything you need in the acute, and even if the bandwidth in thoriated s'arrte 50Hz, I can assure you they descend low enough in the condition of the place stratgique of Manir.
These monitors proximity so do not put them hsiter trs prs ears, and of course your head cents, including a good record in the lower.
No problemo in terms of dynamics, precision, image and power stro surprising.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought one week ago.
Dj boss had it and I knew that I liked. I compared with Berhinger B2031, M-Audio BX5 and Tapco S5.
I intended to buy the Tapco first saw the price and good reviews Keyboards magazine.
But when I compared the Tapco and Yamaha in the store, the t test was concluded after 5 seconds even if the Tapco may be down a little better in the bass, it lacks square ment something up mdium and acute.

The Yamaha prsentent CHARACTERISTICS which is a both a quality and a default: the sound is still pretty enjoyable. So you will always enjoy work on it. But this lack of transparency has its limits: a mix "ugly" sound "too ugly" on MSP5. Say whatever you Listen, will always have the same kind of sound. But I was good and I like it I really like that sound. On Berhinger or Genelec, the default color mix taient most flagrant, but so what-that-be dsagrable costs little aggressive and tiring (even for the mix normally "pretty")!

Carrment I am happy with my choice for:
- The look and trs small
- Power
- The solid and reputable warranty 2 years
- The volume buttons on faade
- The precision and bandwidth
- Shielding

MSP5 with, even if it is not the most transparent, you will not miss your mixes as rendering the low, mid and treble is neutral and bandwidth tense. I am 100% satisfied from what I have tried.

I have cost Ben and I found the sound great, prcis, dynamic, and bass not ridiculous. For mixing with Midiman card.

SOUNDS

The curve is not neutral frequency drives, low mdium clears EXAGRES are dry and sharp and depth of field Reduces (speaker volume), the rverbes disappear and brass or voice you will skip the mouth that have nothing without demand. The precision nanmoins looks great. To listen to the rest Zique a super I would put 9 / 10, but just .... it's not that to cost.

OVERALL OPINION

3 years of use before I dbarasser. Mix systmatiquement rats while with the stereo headset or I get good rsultats. I really compare but the cost is flattering and it throws itself into thinking it a bargain.
Plutt die than to use them again.
Trs in colr for having wasted my money with these m. ..

The size of its speakers is interesting for the home studio, the quality of the connection jack or XLR did the rest.
The setting of the facade is in practice too, as the LED on the front of power
I use my keyboard or with a preamp stage for a scratching electric guitar.
to work they are excellent.

SOUNDS

The dynamics are fine but the spectrum is not restrict the size of the low hp of course.
not expect serious oversized ... but for the instruments is honorable.
pierce the acute response is good and excellent!
No white noise with its fully ... which is very pleasant qd compared to other monitors!

OVERALL OPINION

Since one year I have, has not the weight of default.
At this price it's tough, reliable-sounding Hon.
excellent value for Q / P
tries Beringher of peavey but most of good points to the yamaha, but on all speakers have their strong point!
referrer I choose without worry!

I chose these costs to their report qualitprix and the quality of the finish.

These are costs 2-way bi-amplified, blinds, which have respective amplifiers:
40 W for the bass and 27W for the tweeter (type titanium dme).
They dgagent a sound pressure 101dBm.

Note the prsence of
<ul> Correction of ± 1.5dB for bass and treble
Volume faade (trs simple option but not ngligeable)
Tmoin Power in faade </ul>

Both types of connectors are available in between (Jack and XLR) and are of good quality (sturdy).

I use them in home studio, for all that arrangement.
They are places in the simplest configuration follows:
- Output Table Mackie 1402-VLZ

SOUNDS

I find that the curve is fairly neutral but, however, suggests the low bass and treble a little too gnreux (bi-amplification clearly identified).

I'm quite surprised at the bass response to the volume of the enclosure that is as enjoyable trs prcis a not too fat. I t all the more I read the comments of ngaubot and I expected (given the size of the boomer) from bass empty ... So nice surprise: they remain reasonable trs.

For cons, the bi-amplification suggests a dynamic inflate a bit, especially in the high mdiums / Treble: It expects that "lcher power" ... So attention to unpleasant surprises.

Personally, I like the sound pressure me, I must admit, quite on the bluff Premire costs.

I do not cost a lot of costs, which can be made that I think will see this, but I find the sound of a great claret. I tried to take a sample has sinusodal frquence 20Hz 22kHz for gradual and did not hear any loss of volume for a frquence prcise (unlike many speakers).

I also test my 31-band equalizer dessuss rvle trs clear that each frquence ...

Well ... You may say that they are a little rough tests of apple, but they did rvls each frquence which for me is a sign of dj Fidler signal. APRS, the ear is something else.

Stereo image is also clear trs. Spatialisons so ...

on the other hand, their placement in the pice is, as any cost or pregnant, a rle trs important for his ... (Nothing new but the ...). The happiness of those with the spices and Specializes adapted for audio.

The electronic trs seems no good quality white noise background even all the volumes ...

OVERALL OPINION

Well, I do not use them for a long time (August 2004), but I have no dception of what they bring me, especially for the price (500 euros a pair).

on the other hand I use them as masters of the individual instruments (keyboard, bass 6 strings, which may affect many of the low register boomers, guitars for mdiums). Honntement while out well! Do they have the kind evokes as flattering in the forums ... I do not know. Sr, it must be to avoid the connatre any surprises!

I love the compact of the costs versus what they can DGIG, their sound pressure level (even if it is default in connection with other speakers who have less and therefore changes the Proceedings of the mastering). The trick is to connatres ... I am discovering ...

In the same price range I have not tried many other so much that it had given gnralement not much to see. I have followed the advice of more specialist in all that fell on the same MODEL for this price range.

In terms of price quality ratio, I have nothing to say! I think if I n'tais I would not fill one of those difficult people ... Not openly, not bad at all!

No hsitation, even with some cost costs since my choice and have made some arrangements with masters and I am by no means the ...

- Speakers cheap, and of the reputable bnficiant of NS10M, even if controversial. Trs good speakers, obviously not competing not against gnlec, Mackies or JBL, but cohrentes.
- They serve me to monitor, returns, and conventional speakers.
-The bass is obviously absent, but the bandwidth is correct trs. Mdiums can be of a little hard, but nothing mchant. The mixes I've done with all have a hell of a punch, a good energy. A low cut / low pass and high pass cut up trslger can rectify the default brief acoustic type rsonnances rear.
The bass reflex can REALLY get to the bandwidth down without too CRER fireworks on the bass.
It's good stuff, also in close-up of speakers with a pair of larger bowls.

SOUNDS

Good dynamic gnrale (Z'aime bocou dynamics)
They obviously more suitable for modern music, electrical or electronic, that a mix of acoustic music. The energy they have on modern music changes more easily agressivit on acoustics.

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased three years ago.
they are super strong, fairly heavy for their size (and a guarantee of quality blinds.
I know a lot of MODELS but the only truly comparable, they are the Truths that are excellent for their price, but TRS tiring (mdiums the long and low aggressive artificial.) I can achter -be a pair later in the MSP complment 5. Or if I win the lottery, I take HR624 x 4, with the housing and the central SERIES, and I mate my dvds on it!!