Yamaha HS8 is a 2‑way active nearfield studio monitor designed for highly accurate, reference‑grade monitoring, with more headroom and deeper bass than the smaller HS models. Its 8" woofer and powerful bi‑amped design make it ideal for medium to larger control rooms or any setup where solid low‑frequency extension is required without an additional subwoofer.
The HS8 features an 8" cone woofer and a 1" dome tweeter with a dedicated waveguide, powered by separate amplifiers delivering 75 W to the low end and 45 W to the highs (120 W total). The frequency response extends from roughly 38 Hz to 30 kHz (‑10 dB), providing tight, extended lows, detailed mids and clean, controlled highs. On the rear panel, you get balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, along with Room Control and High Trim switches that let you compensate for boundary build‑up and room acoustics when placing the monitors near walls or corners.
KEY FEATURES
- Active 2‑way nearfield monitor with 8" woofer and 1" dome tweeter
- Bi‑amped design: 75 W LF + 45 W HF (120 W total output power)
- Wide frequency response: approx. 38 Hz – 30 kHz (‑10 dB)
- Rear bass‑reflex port for extended yet controlled low frequencies
- Room Control and High Trim switches for room and placement compensation
- Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs accepting balanced or unbalanced signals
- Low‑resonance MDF cabinet engineered to minimize coloration and unwanted vibrations
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Active 2‑way nearfield studio monitor
- Amplification: Bi‑amped (LF and HF amps)
- Output power: 75 W LF + 45 W HF (120 W total)
- LF driver: 8" (20 cm) cone woofer
- HF driver: 1" (25 mm) dome tweeter
- Frequency response (‑10 dB): approx. 38 Hz – 30 kHz
- Crossover frequency: 2 kHz
- Inputs: 1 × balanced XLR, 1 × balanced 1/4" TRS phone jack
- Controls: Level, Room Control (0 / ‑2 / ‑4 dB under 500 Hz), High Trim (+2 / 0 / ‑2 dB in the high range)
- Enclosure: Rear‑ported bass‑reflex, MDF construction
- Dimensions (W × H × D): approx. 250 × 390 × 334 mm
- Weight: approx. 10.2 kg
- Finish options: typically black or white (region‑dependent)
