While it’s still possible to use the Hs8 in smaller rooms, it’s designed to work better where it has the space it needs. You might get overwhelmed or complain about the heaviness of low-frequency sounds. Cables: Investing in high-quality XLR and TRS cables will ensure that the audio signal is transferred without any loss of sound quality. Crystal-clear bass and mids are possible with the Hs8 through the woofer ring, sub-woofer, and basket.

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. Mitigate your mix from hitting the walls and reflecting your ears. You want to be a t least eight to twelve inches away from the wall. Don’t settle for corners. This is just for your desk first! With the Hs8, you become the master of your creations! Clarity is the priority with every part of the Hs8, from the cone woofer to the tweeter. You should have the best listening position possible in your studio. Try to match how far your monitors are from each other. Top-of-the-line quality. Your audio will be at its most precise state. Every part of the Yamaha monitor has been optimized to give you the most power over your music.

Though placement is a necessary part of your monitors, you don’t have to worry about it as much with the Hs8. Of course, it’s still best to know what’s good for your space, so measure out your studio. JBL has several better options in this price range, one of which being the 308P. These monitors are far more neutral in their response than the Yamahas, and win my recommendation. Stands: A good set of studio monitor stands will help to position the studio monitors at an ideal height, improving the overall sound quality. 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. Designed to raise the bar and set a new stand for studio monitors, the Yamaha HS8 gives you incredibly accurate audio.

Utilising this architectural design anchors the corners of the cabinet, improving durability while eliminating unwanted resonance for purer sound. Put furniture against the walls first and have your audio set-up five feet or more away from your walls. The HS Series features newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. These transducers utilize an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions. Each component's materials and design were carefully re-examined, then optimized, to drastically improve the accuracy of signal reproduction throughout the audio spectrum.

How to Maximize the Value of Adding a Subwoofer

If you choose to add a subwoofer to your system, take these steps to maximize the value of your sub. Your Room Matters If you’re worried about frequency response, the subwoofer can and will handle 22Hz to 150Hz for you. If it goes any higher than that, the main monitors will take care of it!

You get everything from a low-cut switch to both low and high-cut controls with response controls that accommodate detailed settings. In your current setup, you’re almost certainly sending a signal from your audio interface’s monitor OUT to your monitors’ INs. (If not, you’re doing something more advanced and can probably reconstruct this advice to suit your setup.)

Design principles maintained and perfected

Both the XLR and TRS inputs can accommodate all signals, from balanced to unbalanced. Specifications: