Yamaha HS8S - Powered subwoofer, active for producers, DJs and performers, in black

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Yamaha's HS series comprises the HS5 and the HS7, and either model can be used alone or teamed with the HS8S subwoofer. I usually discourage the use of subwoofers in smaller studios as the extended bass end can exacerbate the acoustic problems that are prevalent in small, untreated rooms. However, a smaller sub, such as the HS8S, does have the advantage that you can put the main speakers where they meet ergonomic requirements while placing the sub in a position that gives the most even bass response. In my own view the sub would be best combined with the HS5s as the HS7s already have enough low end for most small spaces (they are specified as covering 43Hz to 30kHz, but where the studio is garage-sized or bigger the HS7/sub combination would be appropriate. Stands: A good set of studio monitor stands will help to position the studio monitors at an ideal height, improving the overall sound quality.

If your studio monitor is too close to the wall, you won’t be hearing the true bass. Instead, you’ll be hearing build-up. Even the best studio monitors won’t produce a clear sound with a bad set-up. With 2 XLR and 2 1/4" inputs, you can plug a couple of different components into the woofer. It works great for mixing in the studio or amplifying the bass during live shows. It makes for an ideal DJ woofer due to its weight and portability. The materials are quite durable, so it will stand up to abuse when taken on the road. It's compact enough to fit into most studio spaces and easily fits into the car when in transit. An untreated, boxy room is likely to experience negative effects like standing waves and sound pressure issues. If you experience new issues after installing your first subwoofer, you might need to recalibrate your system, your room, or both. You might also need additional acoustic treatment in the space. Here’s a deeper dive on that topicfrom Producer Hive. Subwoofer Placement MattersFor example, if you Adams speakers and you need a sub you can easily hook in the Yamaha HS8 sub without an issue. Would it be best to use this sub with the Yamaha HS7 main speakers? Probably, only because they come from the same manufacturer under the same line so they are very likely able to complement each other but there are users that are mixing and matching systems with the Yamaha HS8 and finding that it works very well for them. The Yamaha HS8 is a good example of sub that can get the job done and that brings plenty of versatility for controlling the sound. What Is the Yamaha HS8? TheYamahaHS8Sis an 8-inch bass reflex powered subwoofer that takes on frequencies between 22Hz and 150Hz, freeing your existing monitors from having to power anything below 150Hz.

The HS8 Studio Monitor provides an extended frequency response for optimal audio fidelity, capturing every nuance from your source audio. The high-definition audio is ideal for mixing and mastering applications, recreating your sound in extreme detail. The flat response stays true to the original sound, allowing you to achieve the best possible mix. This second generation of 'HS' nearfield reference monitors, like their predecessors, share the same design philosophy as the legendary NS-10M studio monitors. Providing accurate signal reproduction and superior sonic performance, the new HS Series consist of 3 new models The Yamaha HS8S is an 8" bass-reflex powered subwoofer that is the ideal low-end support for the HS-Series monitors. The Yamaha HS-Series have the inherited universal mix-translation legacy and distinctive white cones of the industry-respected NS-10's, designed to deliver your mixes with transparent honesty. Room control and frequency response switches allow custom tailoring of the monitor's response to give you accurate performance in any environment.The Yamaha HS8S Active Subwoofer is designed to partner seamlessly with other HS series active monitors but thanks to the internal crossover can be used with monitors from any brand! Add some deep extension to your monitoring; vital if you're mixing for computer games, TV and film. High-performance Speakers and Mounting System I hope you enjoyed diving deep with us in this Yamaha Hs8 review! Are you heading out to buy it soon? Or have I swayed you to an alternative? The Yamaha Hs7 is the next one in line. Like the Hs8, it features a newly-designed tweeter and woofer. The amp and design are high-performance and focus on as much noise reduction as possible.

You can limp by without one if you have really great active monitors but in most cases you do not realize what you have really been missing until you hear it, then you have an ah ha moment and realize that you have not been truly hearing music or your mixes without it. Excellent high-end and low-end response. Both your bass and frequency response will be at their peak form! There’s nothing like a pair of these in your control room. The Yamaha Hs8 was built for mixing and mastering audio, and it shows in the design to the output it gives. The crossover can be adjusted so it would be a good match for other active monitors (different brands) which gives you much more flexibility.All you really need for top-class stereo production capability is a good audio workstation and a pair of HS-series monitors. A system like this is not only portable and extremely easy to set up anywhere you need it, it can deliver outstanding monitoring performance that will let you get your mixes just right. The response-control features of these monitors let you tweak them for the best response no matter where you set them up. Serious Surround Production A subwoofer can easily enhance any main speakers and do it so that it is subtle. A lot of people think of a subwoofer as being bumpy and loud but they can simply be a part of the greater system and bring clarity to the sound. I used different inputs so far with all having the same performance. Direct connection to a Mac with a basic stereo cable, connected to a mixer and then to a Mac and a turntable and also with a TV. I also tried them in different rooms. In a small apartment base can be too much and you will probably need some sort of base traps. In bigger rooms on the other hand, base can be lost. I also tried them in an outdoors space where base was almost non existent. Now that we’ve established that buying a subwoofer is a good move for most home studios, it’s time to lookat one of my favorite subs, theYamahaHS8S. So in my case, not traps behind the speakers works better than traps, as it allows the speakers to be closer to the wall.