All user reviews of 5/5 for the Yamaha HS80M

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

I was looking for any good speaker

For what purpose?

primarily to the mix, listen to cd ect ...

SOUNDS

Curve frequency drives is it sufficiently neutral?

Yes it is quite generally more neutral than the fostex pm1 mk2,
you can also adjust the bass, mid, high, according to the tastes and piece

The dynamic is meet? ...

the top there's nothing to say

Stereo image is good?

yes


The sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum?

nikel

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

A day but that's happy!

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

ennormement yes
bst 6.5, Tapco s8, fostex pm1 mk2, krk rp 6 Rockit, m audio bx 5a deluxe ect ...

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

for now I'm really enchants, it's really very good means
while the smallest dedails small, they are very beautiful, however they are large speakers it takes place ...

How do you report qualitprix?
With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

At this price is already very very good, I compared them with the Fostex pm2 mk2
I prefer the yamaha, many say that the yam is quite close to 5 adam adam I not listen to so I can not say anything. compartment also has prodipe 5 and 8 it sounds a bit hi-fi ...
For the price of the bomb is the least we can puff properly ...

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!

First of all I want prciser my notes are related to lower my exprience and according to a report quality price j'espre goal.

Technical level: 42Hz-20KHz. between TRS and XLR. Power 120 watts (RMS I think)

I could go for a cost of these speakers ds store and compare their output to other monitor (Event, Rock ... but not the Tapco S8, DSOL. To put them in danger, I had compared to A / B with ADAM P11 (see forum HS80M)
Obviously use is to use it as monitors. I have little working space and the report puissance-performance/taille suits me perfectly.

SOUNDS

The curve of frequencies. of course I would not neutral. more there seems to be a lightweight hollow between 1kHz and 3kHz. nothing serious though, and it is possible that the location where the speakers are placed influential. anyway I was not finding it cost in the store.
acqurir these speakers before, I worked two days on my Genelec 1031 size and mix is ​​safely pass on HS80M (with joy by the way!).
some precision: the event is up the rear: so you have low rgler rglages but for the guys yahama thought everything so we can attnuer up a 4 db bass. can also act on the high and med (-2 2 dBs). Finally there is a low-cut filter for use with a sub. anyway, I am a wall and prs attnuation after all is nickel.
Stereo image is not excessively large compared to Adam for example, but in any case prcise trs, trs appears the center well and the location of sources trs ease .
trs sound seems clear, the bass does not drool, but the highs are Submitted do not take the head after a long work session. (Just a few words about the location where I work: under my bed ... well as a mezzanine so I have a "cap matelassquot; m'amorti that perfect sound. Dansn see a place so vast and Different.

dynamics is "currently" excellent. I say yet because I do they are not rodes so the HP is still rigid and cause trs apprciables dplacement air. should see how the sound will evolve over time.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for a week. j'apprcie currently some work that tests this week also work perfectly (including a pre-mastering to be a fate cd press.
I tried what was in store: adam artist (very good but more than double the price level), Prodipe, Event, KRK, ... it's my preferences with respect to work I do at the moment (rock / metal).
I think the report really excellent quality price. say nothing of the cot.
exprience with ... well we'll see if I had the exprience
Oh one last thing from assimilation with NS-10. a friend who came possde a pair cost the HS80M and assure me they look nothing like these dernires. it seems to be the opposite, at the balance medium / high.

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
no, just the sound
- For what purpose?
to have a mix cohrent that goes well on any

SOUNDS

- The curve frequency drives is it neutral enough?
the most neutral I've heard so far
- Stereo image is good?
yes, prcise, without being EXAGRES
- The sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum?
clear, balanced never aggressive. A good mix sounds good, a mix bacl does not sound unlike other forums that embellish the extreme
- The dynamic is it respect? ...
long as it remains courteous, she meets

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it? about 2 months
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
for now I have nothing wrong, my mixes always sound good also ... real REFERENCE
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir? I had MSP5 (catastrophe), I used the BM8 m-audio (not bad, but I color and cost of mackie ...
- How do you report qualitprix? Trs good.
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ... It has BM5A or Dynaudio. At this price the sasn hsitation.

After listening to many model Phonic, Genelec, Event, KRK, Fostex, Far, Tanoy, E-MU ... I came across a small pair of HS50, I tried many CD's on it (all genres) and the frequency response and image brightness of these small speakers I was really astonished. Only problem is a lack of solid low (normal given the size of the speakers). I then apris that Yamaha had released the model récament 8 "and" HS80M. "I then search the whole of Belgium, not easy as out of stock Yamaha. Finally I found them on display. So here I go my cd's in ComenC by jazz and classical, rock, techno, new sound and the ultimate test of hard rock well compressed. Then I knelt in front of these gems to look great at an affordable price. He did not falu 3 hours for me to achèttent. I think Yamaha really does work fine, real pros.

SOUNDS

The frequency response seems very neutral, the voices come out very well, the bass is well made without being too present (possibility of a sub) a possible background noise become very easy to distinguish. Furthermore there are filters on the back designed to compensate for acoustic defects of a room. The stereo image is not huge but is more than acceptable for this price range. What I remember most is the clarity and precision of these speakers, I rediscover all my albums. The ecxès reverb and compressors are quickly identified. The momentum is really excellent. We can both mix of jazz to hard rock when using these speakers in post-production.

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I use them for three months, they were first placed in a room of 6m2, now they are in a room of 36m2. They sound really good and they look fabulous. No noise at power and low frequencies very well made (no exaggeration to allow a mix / low bass). I really tried almost all the models on the market in this price range, and had my favorite for this model. I would do without hesitation that choice besides, I give awards a prize for this product.

The brand, the price (bought 220 euros / piece in a promo site) and the history of the brand on the speakers or proximity type NS10 MSP5
Use home studio
Config ... they come directly from my little Motu ...

SOUNDS

Curve frequency drives: I'm not ing his or pro ... just passion ... almost pro, then ... ears first.
Stereo image clear enough ... but for a, speaker placement is important ...
The wind is the rear ... then forcment, we can not place them against a wall (Yamaha recommends at least twenty centimtre the rear and on ... cts and 1.50 m if possible ... but it is not possible, I will touch the opposite wall "/> <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" />
It takes time to get used to it, but I think it does a little more clearly to acute and a little more heat in the lower ... that does not mean drool, and is adjustable while the rear of the vehicle ... This allows to adapt the speakers depending on the surface of the pice and the proximity of the walls.
Its clear, prcis, dynamic ... I enjoyed rcouter all my oldies!

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Use for 2 years ...
Anoter: a lightweight speaker blowing the ignition ... This is not trs pretty, but quickly forgotten once one active reading. a, c'tait least ...
Most: price / quality of manufacture (we feel it is a brand that has a few years it derrire). The quality and versatility of the sound of these speakers!
Another plus: the rglage of frquences depending on the proximity of the walls ... Once there, I "align the sound of the HS80's out of my DT990 Pro ... opration quick and Russia: more surprise from the headset to the speakers and vice ... versa!
MODELS I heard some, but not enough to make a comparative study.
What I wanted: a good brand, speakers powerful enough to mix my work ... all my mix ... and it is that the diffrence is: the HS80M trs are versatile ... because relatively neutral ... Sometimes I make electro, sometimes jazz, sometimes other things ... but I have not had any bad surprises, either in kind or another, everything is restitution: the depth of the jazz bass is beautiful, the bass EHJV lctroniques, splendid! I hsit for quite some time with Krk ... maisje really think I'm the right choice ...
In this price range, I think it's a good deal ... trs above 220 euros! so ... enjoy "/> years

Home studio use, competitive prices for quality (515 pair that you ask for?)

table connected to a 3100 Roland VM with soundcard Motu 828 mk2 + FIREstation adat
perfect for my use!!

Many rglages to fit the configuration of the pice

SOUNDS

Frequency curve my taste great neutral with a small peak in the bass but nothing mchant.
Stereo sound image, clear, prcis (prcis really!)
excellent dynamic (AC Ramone in chaumire believe me)

Finally, my mixes sound the same as I listen at home or elsewhere are 10! (I would even say it sounds better elsewhere above)))

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for about 6 months, I buy them out because I was waiting impatiently!

j have cost a lot of equivalent models and really have j had a crush for yamhs.

THERE is nothing I really like it n in these forums but against so many things that I love, starting with their sound.

I think what the report unbeatable price YAMAHA BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!

I too have a AWARDED palm these monitors

I do it again this choice without any hesitation I plan to buy meem m 2 others so far and the sub to switch to 5.1: p

I wanted to buy speakers not too expensive but good quality. Initially I went for prodipe PRO8.

SOUNDS

I noticed a slight hollow in the lower midrange. Apart from that the rest of the spectrum seems in place. I would still point out that I am a beginner and I know very little. I just compared with TANNOY D6, Dynaudio BM5 and there was a little background music that I could not hear the Yam but was audible over the other. After several comparative listening with Prodipe PRO8, Fostex PM1, D6 and TANNOY MACKIE HR624 (just to dream), I found the sound of Yam was very good. The momentum seemed satisfied. What I enjoy most is the clarity of sound, compared to Prodipe example. So I came back with HS80M. I would still specify that initially I did not particularly YAM because of prejudice.

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for a week. If we had the choice again of course I would do it again. With over as I took the MACKIE. Anyway, I am not very rich.

I was looking powered speakers to mix my instrumentals. After reading reviews on these speakers quite correct and objective enough for a vendor quality / price ratio honest I buy HS80M.

The use of HS80M mainly concerns the mix of instrumental hip hop rap and r & b, dynamics processing and effect.

No amp speakers are active, they are connected in monitor out of my sound card a omni studio first generation M-Audio.

SOUNDS

Not having quite enough knowledge to spread my knowledge I would avoid. But I think the frequency is neutral. In addition to setting back of the speaker's mid EQ, room control, high trim, low cut according to the speaker layout allows more accurate adjustment of HS80M

The stereo image is respected but nothing beats an S1-Shuffler, not more seriously the stereo is correct.

The HS80M respect the clarity and precision across the spectrum, the dynamics too.

OVERALL OPINION

Since mid-February 2007

These speakers are very good for the successful mix.

Not just a lot of listening on Dynaudio (other prices ... different quality?)

The value for money I think is excellent

With the experience I would do this election ... I invite readers without making a pub to visit my myspace page because the sounds were mixed with these speakers to give a more concrete opinion.

www.myspace.com / theproduktorz

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

The costs the shop, I could compare them on a wall of speakers with a cd that I know up and down.
And I must say that I test the speakers of course very expensive (Adam, Genelec, Dynaudio etc ...) and every time I board just after speakers on matching my price range.
And for testing KRK, Fostex, M Audio, etc ... MSP5 I must say that there were only one of which was actually the road every time.

For what purpose?

I use them in the Home Studio!

What amp / What configuration? ...

It has the advantage of being pramplifier, which quickly 300euros with an amp ...
They are setup with a Pro Tools / Digi002 Rack.

SOUNDS

The curve frequency drives is it neutral enough?

Then for rcapitulatif, the curve goes from 42 to 20,000 Hz
Several points are important:

First positioning, in fact the event is placed the rear of the enclosure by consquent you really optimal conditions to which it is located 1.50m from the wall / corner. Otherwise there is a nice hill in the low frequencies.
Unfortunately, I have not the luxury of making my backyard.
Fortunately the builder think everything is available to mitigate an rglage 2 BF 4 dB / M / HF after speaker placement and room acoustics.

Curve on the same frequency drives in it is very clear without being aggressive in the treble, medium to fine.
For low it should be noted a slight pique 50Hz (frquence rsonance of the woofer), which is growing especially as it is close to the wall!
But again the manufacturer still think at all, since for the richest of you there is a subwoofer to Yamaha HS80M adapted in order to have a more rponse rgulire and flat in the lower frequencies and not be limited to 42hz filter is made from the speakers, a small button to a place a low blow (80 / 100Hz) on the speakers if a sub is Submitted.

Stereo image is good?

The HS80M possde a very good image stro, it is not huge but very correct.

The sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum?

For my part, I never repeat the above (apart from the small bump in the 50hz) but nothing terrible.
Once one is aware it is understood and is ofSuite not take into account ...
I have already done some mixes on it, and never had a surprise up the cost elsewhere. It sounded tjr both gnral way.

The dynamic is meet? ...

It possde a very good momentum, there is nothing wrong of it!

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How long have you use it?

Now it will be just over 6 months!

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

In addition to a fairly faithful rendition, a nice design / aesthetics!

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

As I said above, I tried the Fostex PM05, RP8/V4 KRK, Genelec 8020/30
M Audio, MSP5 (bcp color too and certainly another model which I reminds me more in another price range I try Dynaudio BM5A stinks, big Genelec and Adam but we are talking in thousands of euros! ! This is more my budget x (

How do you report qualitprix?

I find great personal compares the quality stinks especially since I have them in a clearance sale ...
However, the sub is a bit expensive my taste.

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...

Without hsitez, while the level I'm satisfied!
An excellent pair of monitoring speakers for the price range, otherwise will pass on the MODEL very very expensive to get better

Note that even if the white cone reminds ofSuite the NS10, she did not have anything, they have no shortage of empty and low sound a little too clinical and cold!

ADD: I bought some time ago a subwoofer, and your exact enough gnial.
The Systm of the cost is really all its magnitude, it is an investment but worth dtour

I had Yamaha NS10M j'tais habitu on which work for years,
So for a purchase total confidence in this brand.

I mix a variety of records, but especially my squence USED ON scne.

SOUNDS

Stro The image is not bad, even if it seems below what I had
with my NS10.
The sound is super honest! In a formidable precision, I even prfre
my old NS10 because the HS80M, I hear the bass properly.
Trs good dynamic rendering, I'm pretty pat.

OVERALL OPINION

has been a month now that I have, I think to keep them at least as long
I could keep my NS10.
Report Qualit excellent price.

I have other costs before purchasing the monitors HS80M, no other monitor had
the neutrality and the color of his that I had on my NS10M.
Yes, I would remake this choice without any hsitation.

Why are these speakers:

-Good and good for what motivated my choice, it's not complicated is the urgency.
I work usually on Alesis M1mk2 and final inspection of the tannoy s600, a grid of bored in full session with clients .... I run to my dealer who lent me the yamaha HS80M ... I do not make him .... then purchased their eyes closed without any a priori.

Use:

-The use to which my new friends and intend majoritairemment recording Rock ...
Close monitoring and possibly pre-mastering.

Config:

-I put the config info for casiment although it has no effect on the sound of the Yamaha HS80M

Intel Mac Pro 4 giga rams
yamaha 01v96v2
Adat cards at MY16
Sound Card M Audio ProFire adat ligthbridge
A preamp TL Audio 5001 x4
Transistor Preamp Yamaha HA8 x4

I put 5 because I do not see how this note under the circumstances of purchase ....

SOUNDS

The frequency curve:

The frequency curve is surprisingly neutral ... although if you want a little chippoter arguably lacks slightly Medium ... I do not mark frequency ... because a person has another perception may vary ...
Let's just say the medium has low volume in general is a bit light ... thing that is compensated very naturally if one takes into account the mix, or if you push the volume.

The stereo image:

Bon bha then I read anything and everything ...
The stereo image even when the speaker participates in a bit ... is above all you who do ....
Made two three searches on the net to learn to put your box correctly according to the geometry of your part ...
and above all take care of yourself properly before putting your boxes .... it tells you something the triangle to listen ...
Gone do not worry ... it's good image

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

I use them for 10 days I will be a days notice but I doubt it.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

I appreciate the fact that high volume joinery does not move, that the evacuation of low is done properly and do not put the hp in pain ...
You can listen hard, the amps are built very well calibrated and does not produce distortion.
I also like the ass attenuating boxes that correct slightly eq ...
it's a little gadget but it's Génélec ... and it avoids a particular eq on the master during the mix;

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Ho yes, one trippoté ... and in this price range, considering the service rendered ... I'm looking for the scam ... the life can be ...

- How would you rate the quality / price?

Excellent ... but normal ... I hope it is not built by children ...

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes without hesitation.
Watch this and advise

I wanted to change my aging Yam HS 50 and since I was in for a larger room, I opted for those below.
And I am very happy for the moment.
I m'ensers for a home studio for the recording and mixing at home.
Also make p'tits's beef with loops recorded.
In any case, they have a nice face, I like the design. and relatively small footprint.
I also like being able to set the speakers away from the wall and mittoyen over your musical style.
Basically, according to the room where you will record and mix, you will adjust them and the settings that I thought unnecessary prove the contrary, very very well done and the difference is affected

SOUNDS

The frequency curve is fairly neutral, and the stereo is respected.

The sound is very clear, but I found him a slight lack of medium to low volume.

after they are what you want them to be fairly accurate anyway.

Be sure to place them in cons! It's over your ears and not from your desktop! is not he who will listen ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have been a year and I like the design, size, quality cabling and ease of handling. In addition, as stated in the comments below, the quality of the joinery is excellent given that they can cash!
It does not vibrate, does not move ... and what power!
For the price I find them very accurate, and I will resume without any problems.
Quite a change at least compared to 80 watts, the bass are much better made, but the mids are a bit of fishing.

Global opinion, very good.

Yamaha's what!

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
dj price, and the Aesthetics are wonderful!
- For what purpose?
mix and production (in a room)
- What amp / What configuration? ...
dj are amplified and branches are on my mixing desk (Yamaha MG12 / 4) connect to an EMU 1212 card

SOUNDS

- The curve frequency drives is it neutral enough?
I think not, but it is not far from the be!
- Stereo image is good?
trs good!
- The sound is clear and prcis across the spectrum?
the sound is clear trs even when the sound is strong, the only problem is that you put too much bass, because if not the sound saturates at the most bass (I mean well when the sound trs is strong!) if not aucunu concerns the bass when it is nickel at min
- The dynamic is it respect? ...
yes we can say it as a yes

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
3 months
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
as:
treble + bass following trs well
not take up too much space

Cons:
saturates quickly when the bass sound is strong
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
KRK yes but as I mix the product or minimum I took it that are more acute level
- How do you report qualitprix?
super! at top quality and prices not too CHRE (same price as a RP6)
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
I think so!