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

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The low cut switch adjusts from 80 to 120Hz and can be disabled. The high cut adjusts within the same frequency range. 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.

Aside from giving you a powerful low-end response, getting the subwoofer also gives you access to additional adjustments you may need. There are also high and low controls that offer a variable range from 80 Hz to 120 Hz are found on the rear panel.Expensive. While the price is affordable compared to competitors, this studio monitor is the most expensive in the Yamaha HS series. The last point of consideration is the type of sound you’re mixing and the audience you’re mixing for. If you’re working in bass-heavy genres like electronic, hip-hop, dance and more, you need as accurate a bass response as you can get. The same goes if you’re mixing for film or TV, where audiences are more likely to have a sub of their own. Your ears should be the same height as the tweeters, not the woofer. This results in a more accurate listening position. In addition to concerns with room design, you’ll also need to consider where your subwoofer will go. Again, just dropping it any old place will not necessarily give you the results you’re looking for. Value for money. Compared to other studio monitors with similar features, we can say that the Yamaha Hs8 is well worth the price. It’s not easy for another monitor to come close to its controls, output, and quality.

The Yamaha HS8S 8" powered sub studio subwoofer is an intense bass enhancing experience. It's designed to round out the lower end of the frequencies so you can hear all the lower end that you want and need. A low resonance enclosure built using a three-way mitre-joint technique ensures that the corners of the speaker are firmly anchored leading to dramatically improved durability and the elimination of unwanted resonances that can colour the original sound. Yamaha's 'Vortex Sound Control' technology is deployed to decrease unwanted airflows around the speaker ports. This in turn reduces audible noise by up to 6dB. Getting the most out of a sub takes more than just buying one and dropping it in your studio space. The size, shape, and acoustic treatment of your room matter a great deal in terms of how much of a difference your subwoofer will make. You need a sub, everyone needs a sub, even if you space is limited. Remember the sub is not there is bump up the bass only it is there to ensure that you are not missing anything. The robust and sleek design is comprised of an a rugged MDF enclosure. The enclosure features three-way mitred-joint corners to eliminate unwanted resonance. The HS Series employs a premium-grade amplifier that has been matched perfectly to the transducers for optimised audio fidelity. The rear of the unit features balanced XLR I/O as well as level and attenuation controls. The unit features 4 sturdy legs designed for maximum stability. The rugged enclosure ensures a long lifespan, acting as a workhorse for any studio. HS8 Features

The Yamaha HS8 Complete Studio Bundle with HS8S Subwoofer is a customisable bundle with a pair of Yamaha's premium-grade nearfield studio monitors complete with a matching subwoofer and suitable accessories, like speaker stands and cables to get your monitors set up immediately. The tweeter expands the frequency response range, while the cone woofer contributes to low distortion. 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.

Subwoofer: Though the studio monitor has a decent built-in woofer, you can add an additional subwoofer to your setup to boost its bass and have a smoother sound quality. Find the best position for your subwoofer, too. A subwoofer can help a lot, but it takes some experimenting to figure out the sweet spot. To make matters much easier, place your subwoofer near your speakers and play anything with a lot of low-frequency acoustics. Listen carefully and find the best possible spot for your subwoofer with the playing as a guide! You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. You have to know about the room control switch for this line. The control is there as a built-in correction for your monitors!

First Question: Do You Really Need a Subwoofer for Your Home Studio Setup?

The Yamaha HS8 offers a clear concise sound that compliments the mains nicely. The only thing that Yamaha should consider in the future is that footswitch so that users could easily bypass the sub when they needed/wanted to. Having the information, you need about sound, construction and what other users have to say can easily make the choice so much easier for you. 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. The HS8 studio monitors are ready to use right out of the box! Simply connect it to your audio interface or mixing board and you’re good to go. Who Can Benefit from the Yamaha Hs8? The Yamaha Hs8 was built for mixing and mastering audio, and it shows in the design to the output it gives.