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Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor
An active 5-inch nearfield monitor known for showing you exactly what your mix is doing.
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Key features
- 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter
- Bi-amped active design
- Room control and high-trim switches
- XLR and TRS inputs
Who it's best for
Bedroom producers ready to move on from mixing on headphones.
Our verdict
A monitor you can trust for years, as long as you buy the pair.
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