Description
Yamaha HS8S 8-inch Powered Studio Subwoofer for Accurate Low-End Monitoring
Product Overview
Key Features
- ✓ 8-inch Down-Firing Cone Woofer:Housed in a sturdy bass-reflex enclosure, it efficiently reproduces low frequencies with clarity and precision.
- ✓ 150W High-Power Amplifier:A purpose-built amplifier provides ample headroom and control for tight, accurate bass without distortion, even at high volumes.
- ✓ Versatile Response Controls:Includes LOW CUT and HIGH CUT controls (80-120Hz) and a PHASE switch, enabling precise tuning to your room and main monitors.
- ✓ Professional Connectivity:Equipped with balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and XLR outputs for easy and secure integration into any professional studio setup.
- ✓ Low Resonance Enclosure:The dense MDF construction is designed to eliminate unwanted resonance, ensuring the output remains clean and uncolored.
Why Yamaha HS8S Studio Subwoofer Is Better
The Yamaha HS8S stands apart by adhering to the same design philosophy as the legendary NS-10M monitors: honesty. While many subwoofers are designed to flatter the audio with exaggerated, boomy bass, the HS8S is built for critical listening. Its primary goal is to provide an accurate, flat extension of your monitoring system's low-frequency response. This means you hear what's actually in your mix, not a hyped version of it. The result is better mixing decisions and tracks that translate consistently across different sound systems, a crucial factor for professional results.
Advantages
- Achieve more accurate and translatable mixes.
- Hear the true low-end content of your tracks.
- Integrates seamlessly with HS Series full-range monitors.
- Relieves main monitors from reproducing deep low frequencies.
- Sturdy, resonance-reducing MDF enclosure.
- Flexible controls for matching any room or speaker setup.
Best Suitable For
- Music producers and mixing engineers.
- Home and project studio owners.
- Post-production and broadcast facilities.
- Audio professionals requiring critical low-frequency monitoring.
- Stereo and surround sound mixing environments.
Why Choose Pro Audio Brands
- We are an Authorized Yamaha Dealer in the USA.
- Fast and reliable shipping directly to your studio or home.
- Expert advice available from our team of seasoned audio professionals.
- Competitive pricing on genuine, factory-fresh pro audio equipment.
- Dedicated customer support and a straightforward returns policy.
FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I really need a subwoofer for my studio monitors?
A: A subwoofer like the HS8S is essential for hearing and accurately mixing the low frequencies that most nearfield monitors cannot fully reproduce, leading to mixes that translate better everywhere.
Q: Is the Yamaha HS8S compatible with monitors other than the HS series?
A: Absolutely. While it's tuned to be a perfect match for the Yamaha HS series, its versatile controls allow it to be properly integrated with most professional studio monitors.
Q: Where should I place the HS8S in my room for the best sound?
A: Proper placement is key for accurate bass. Start by positioning it between your main monitors and then experiment with different spots, listening from your mix position to find where the bass is most even and defined. The 'subwoofer crawl' technique is also highly effective.
Q: What cables will I need to connect the HS8S?
A: You will need two balanced XLR or TRS cables to go from your audio interface to the HS8S inputs, and two XLR cables to connect from the HS8S outputs to your main monitors.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Speaker Type | Powered Subwoofer |
| Frequency Response (-10dB) | 22Hz - 160Hz |
| Woofer | 8" cone, down-firing |
| Output Power | 150W |
| Input Connectors | XLR3-31 type (balanced) x2, PHONE (balanced) x2 |
| Output Connectors | XLR3-32 type (balanced) x2 (L&R), LPF THRU: XLR3-32 type (balanced) x1 |
| Controls | LEVEL, PHASE switch (NORM./REV.), HIGH CUT (80-120Hz), LOW CUT (80-120Hz), LOW CUT switch (ON/OFF) |
| Power Consumption | 70W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 11.8" x 13.8" x 15.3" (300mm x 350mm x 389mm) |
| Net Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Enclosure Material | MDF |
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