Yamaha HS8 SG Aktiv studiomonitor 1 st

Active Near-Field Reference Monitor

The Yamaha HS 8 Gray is an 8-inch active near-field monitor engineered for honest playback. This Slate Gray edition of the long-running HS Series delivers the trusted reference sound in a darker finish suited to modern studios. A 120W bi-amplified design drives an 8" woofer and 1" tweeter, reproducing 38 Hz to 30 kHz with low distortion. This model is the right choice for anyone who wants mixes to translate reliably to other systems.

What Sets the Product Apart

Inside the cabinet, Yamaha's noise-reduction port technology cuts air turbulence by up to 6 dB, keeping low-frequency detail clean at higher listening levels. The dense MDF enclosure uses a three-way mitered-joint construction that anchors the corners to suppress unwanted resonance. A 1" silk-dome tweeter with a custom waveguide widens high-frequency dispersion for a more spacious stereo image.

Drivers and Amplification — Reference Headroom

Bi-amplified architecture routes dedicated power to each driver, so the woofer and tweeter never compete for current. This separation gives the cabinet its tight low end and open top end.

• Woofer: 8" / 203 mm rigid composite cone — delivers controlled low-frequency response down to 38 Hz
• Tweeter: 1" / 25.4 mm silk dome with waveguide — extends cleanly to 30 kHz for accurate cymbal and air-band detail
• Total power output is 120 W, split 75 W to the woofer and 45 W to the tweeter, giving the cabinet enough headroom for near-field and mid-field listening.

Inputs and Room Adaptation

Two balanced inputs make integration with pro audio gear straightforward, while rear-panel EQ switches tune the response to your room without external processing.

• Inputs: XLR 3-pin balanced + 6.35 mm TRS balanced — accepts signals from audio interfaces, mixers, and keyboards
• Room Control: 0 / -2 / -4 dB LF shelf at 500 Hz — compensates for bass buildup when monitors sit close to walls
• High Trim: ±2 dB HF shelf — fine-tunes the top end for bright or damped rooms

Build Quality and Footprint

The Slate Gray cabinet uses a low-resonance MDF shell and a front baffle that minimizes edge diffraction.

• Dimensions are 250 × 390 × 334 mm, weight is 10.2 kg, and the 2 kHz crossover frequency provides a clean handoff between drivers.

Who Should Choose the HS 8 Gray

This monitor is the right choice for home-studio producers and project-studio engineers who need a reliable reference at this tier. It suits bedrooms and small control rooms where an 8" woofer provides enough low-end extension without a subwoofer. Pairing it with an audio interface and balanced cables gives a transparent monitoring chain for tracking and mixing. The Room Control switch keeps the response honest in problematic rooms.

The HS Series Legacy

The HS Series builds on Yamaha's near-field monitoring tradition and the reputation of classic models like the NS-10 that shaped generations of recorded music. The HS 8 has been a fixture in project and home studios, valued for its uncolored presentation. The Slate Gray finish is a limited-edition color variant identical to the standard model internally.