All user reviews for the Yamaha HS80M

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 )

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.

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)

The quality / price ratio has motivated my choice. And an article in a magazine that compared to the famous NS10.
For professional studio use, in addition to other audiences (Dynaudio BM 15, Adam complete system SX, KRK, Cabasse ...)
For this purpose (complementary) to mix, I found to my taste.
But unusable for mastering, where the spectrum is too biased ...

SOUNDS

These speakers are definitely not neutral. But moreover, I was not looking necessarily neutral, and when you go to this type of product (at 500 € the pair nine) do not expect neutrality!
However, they are very interesting for the balance and placement in the mix (I think the vocals, guitar, drums etc ...)
The stereo image must surely be interesting when they are away a lot, in any case because of their size, they were not enough in my room to get a good stereo image.
on the other hand must spend some time on their investment and the "calibration" (more or less acute etc ...) before use.
For my part, I fell much treble if their use became very difficult and tiring for a whole day.
Then you have to take care of their excess serious and poor control of low frequency, which can lead to errors in mixing (bass drum, bass ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I used them for nearly two years. And I listened and tried many models.
I like the sound "yamaha" for the control of a mix, very "hard" fairly representative of the stereo listening to Mr. and Mrs. everyone ... But these plays do not seem adequate for professional use.
Their faults (see above) can lead to errors mix, and you have to "know well" never to be mistaken.
But I think the value for money always interesting, and I was quite satisfied to complement listening.
However, I sold them because I'm looking for NS10, which are "harder" but less flattering ....

I chose them because good quality / price ratio.
Use for studio recording / mixing / mastering.

SOUNDS

They have a good frequency response, and what is very convenient is that they have several settings in the rear to fit a lot of config possible (small room close to the user, etc. ...).
They are pretty accurate and have a good potato.

OVERALL OPINION

I used since 9 months, and I have already done an entire album with these speakers made several analyzes mix, and their prices are really good!

The only negative I find them, is that they are bulky and heavy (I trimballes I'm the Register).

I recommend for those who do not want / can not use more expensive equipment but want a more than adequate.

I chose these monitor speakers to work for my records from my Zoom HD 16 CD after long worked with headphones in my little home studio.
Concerning the characteristics I let you see the plug manufacturer.
After that, they are beautiful, seem rather strong.
In short, one senses immediately that we are dealing with quality materials.

SOUNDS

I do not have enough experience to compare with competitors but against can still identify some points:
- Speakers transcribe exactly what you recorded. Now I do more disillusioned when I pass my recordings a listening system to another. This is the first part anyway ...
- The sound is not "flattering" (not in too low ...) and so much better even if it can destabilize the beginning (the sound seems more "cool" than with conventional speakers)
- The stereo seems to me good without being exceptional either
- The dynamics is well respected and the sound is clear across the spectrum

Last but not least I do not feel tired after long hours of use

OVERALL OPINION

It must be 6 months that I use.
I am particularly happy because I make mixes that are better now.
These speakers accurately transcribe what you give them, have ample power, interesting tweaks to adapt to your room ...
All with a price / quality ratio very good as often with Yam. I think it was just for his money!
Now I've never worked with pros pregnant so I lack perspective ...
In any case if you are doing an amateur home studio, you can go for it!

I had the HS50 that I loved, very accurate, but not enough bass. So I bought the big sisters.
Use: home studio to strum on Reason.
Config: MBP 13 ', Reason, Sound Card M-Audio ProFire 610.

SOUNDS

I am not an expert but the sound remains clean. Attention to investment, next to a wall or against a corner, and grabs an ugly bump at 150 hz, the bass becomes runny. This is the disadvantage of the vent behind.
The mediums are a bit less clear than the HS50. Ideally they should be two pairs of the range.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two years since I use them occasionally.
Before, I had the HS50.
I like their look, the fact that they are accurate even at low volumes.
A 320 € used, the price / quality ratio is good.

Given my use, I would do this choice. No need to invest in Adam or Genelec costing RSA 5 (minimum).
But I understand those who want to move to the upper range, some voices in the medium are struggling to find their seats.

For me the HS80M are the flattest speakers in this price range. It offers an adjustment in the back and delivers good power and it can find its place as a pregnant Middle Field.

I also use them as a mix for mastering but I also listen to the sound, I love them.

It's speakers are active so no need to amp.

There is a sub that Yamaha offers but must have good parts for the taking if it is a serious blow to distort.

And down to 42Hz as it is sufficient and at worst a lil control with a good headphone for the bottom and rolls nicquel.

For me it's a choice I do not regret that especially in this price range it was soon pregnant case of boost in the bass and making an acute listening unfaithful with the result.

SOUNDS

The curve is the best in this price range. The stereo is good if you place the speakers well.

The sound is the acute déffini are very well made and the rest but must also adjust the settings according to the back rooms where they are placed.

OVERALL OPINION

Some years now.

Yes its the speakers I tested.

The least I could only say they are doing it only because in two voices in his three votes would have been the feet. Another small minus is that the event is located at the rear but its good nor its general.

The top prize is frankly, I had bought Samson with both feet for easy placement and also placed on a desk because when we send the level would shake his office.

Yes I will ransom them without eyebrows. As soon as we know them can not do without.

Yamaha's reputation already.
STudio use, mainly for mixing

SOUNDS

THE curve is not neutral, precisely. I found the treble typed Yam.
Clear sound, I know the faults of the top mix unforgiving medium.
I mix mainly on my Dynaudio BM5, but I pass all the time listening to the mix in the HS80, which are in another place. This is a very good basis for comparison.
I use it with a SUB, but 80 have sufficiently low compared to the HS 50 and can do without sub (depending on the room and your style

OVERALL OPINION

Use since 2010
J4ai tried the samsung (blah), the Mackies, the alesis (yuck), the Dynaudio BM5 (not the same budget) of yam MSP5 (good)
EC I like is the power of the HS80, and a high acute and somewhat aggressive.
THE least, vents at the back, it's boring if you do not have the necessary distance behind ..
Very good value for money but I saved and invested in the Dynaudio.

These are the famous Yamaha NS10's remplacente mitique already lol
The sound is great and not too heavy or too fat just right.
In addition there is more behind any adjustment celon adjust the sound that is sought
It plugs into XLR or JACK
I used to make men my mixtape instrumentals and then mixes

SOUNDS

Overall the sound was more than good and really pleasant to listen

OVERALL OPINION

I use them for over 4 years
Advent jai had fostex pm1 I think so too but I enereuse low as possible and no adjustment
Then I got the rokit6 not bad but like the fostex
What I like about it is the white cone that the NS10 rapel lol
Its super good adjustment XLR and jack plug

Here I hope I could answer you and make answer to your question.
Peace
DJ NOR.

The value and brand yamaha was the important point.
Use home studio pro.

SOUNDS

The sound is not completely neutral. We must learn to know them. There is clearly a hollow in some mediums, it takes a little ahead. There is also a definition in the low average although this is perhaps my piece, because it has good power all the same.
I still tend to load a lot lower midrange without realizing it.

The stereo is not bad but frankly nothing more.

The enclosure has a very good dynamic cons.
You can choose three positions for the back room, treble, mid, low and low-cut for a subwoofer.

The reserve power is quite sufficient for medium guns. While thinking about the shift one meter from the wall, because the event is at the back.

OVERALL OPINION

Ironically his flaws, I found this place very well to mix "broadly". She has a presentation of the different elements that can be a bit fouillie but it requires a greater precision of the ear.

In fact it's funny because I like it. I think someday change to focal but I like the mixes I made above. This is a very good value for my taste. In addition it has a very pretty face. Currently I just think investing in addition to small avantones mediums.

In fact this is despite the negative points, this speaker produces mixes very interesting because it helps to create a natural "group sound quite thick and consisting of". It's weird to say but that's how I understood when I mix it.

I would do probably the choice in this budget range but some KRK VXT may also be worth a visit I think.