Yamaha HS3 Monitors, Black (Pair)

The Yamaha HS3 Monitors are a pair of compact and lightweight studio monitors that bring the renowned sound of the HS-series to a desktop and home studio-friendly form factor. Maintaining the accuracy and full-range response of its larger counterparts, the HS3 consist of one powered and one passive monitor, resulting in a portable and maneuverable pair of studio monitors for musicians, audio engineers, and producers with a high build quality. This monitor pair offers connectivity with smartphones, tablets, and laptops with its stereo minijack input, an RCA output for DJ controllers, mixers, and turntables, and dual combo inputs for studio gear like audio interfaces or converters.

The HS3’s full frequency response comes from its detailed 3.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter, providing a balanced and even sound in even this small enclosure. With their removable design, the drivers in these speakers can be easily taken out and worked on for maintenance, or swapped for full repairs. These monitors also boast a flared rear bass port, offering bass extension without distortion or exaggeration, as well as switchable room control attenuation to lower bass response when placed near walls, and high-frequency control to adjust to your room.

The HS-series goes portable

Thanks to their incredibly compact form-factor and lightweight, the HS3 bring the same balanced and full sound that Yamaha’s beloved studio monitor range have become known for to desktop setups, home studios, and portable productions. With only one amplified speaker cutting the weight of the pair down to almost that of a single HS5 speaker, these studio monitors are configurable and usable for any space without compromising on sound quality.

Broad connectivity

Suitable for home recording musicians, DJs, producers, audio engineers, touring bands, broadcast mixers, and even just for casual listening, gaming, and parties, the HS3 are equipped with connectivity for all occasions. Its stereo minijack input allows for direct connectivity with smartphones, tablets, or laptops, great for editing, party entertainment, software-based DJing, or beatmaking. Its RCA input allows for connectivity with turntables and DJ equipment, whilst its dual combo XLR/TRS inputs allow for instant setup with audio interfaces, mixers, and recorders. No matter what your setup and why, these monitors are equipped to work with it.

Balanced sound, but smaller

Offering the same sound profile as the rest of Yamaha’s HS-series, these monitors deliver a detailed and full sound that competes with its contemporaries and stays consistent and will be familiar to anybody who’s heard the rest of the series. Thanks to their high-quality 3.5-inch woofers, 0.75-inch tweeters, and a flared rear port to enhance bass without distortion, the HS3’s punch way above their size.

Features

• Compact studio monitors for desktop and home studio setups
• Maintains full and detailed sound profile from Yamaha’s renowned HS-series studio monitors
• Lightweight and portable for remote production and travelling artists
• Ideal for musicians, audio engineers, producers, and video editors
• High-quality Class D amplifier provides up to 100 dB of maximum volume, ideal for smaller workspaces
• Accurate and detailed 3.5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch dome tweeter provide full stereo imaging and reliable monitoring
• Full frequency response of 70 Hz – 22 kHz
• Twisted flare port design prevents bass distortion for an enhanced, but controlled low-end
• Room control switch for taming low-end when placing monitors near walls
• High-trim switch can add or reduce high-frequencies for a smooth, natural treble
• Wide-ranging connectivity from stereo minijack input for laptops, tablets, and smartphones, plus RCA and combo jack inputs for DJ and audio production equipment
• One active and one passive speaker making for a more lightweight and portable monitoring solution

Specifications

• Speaker Type: 2-way powered speaker, bass-reflex type
• Frequency Response (-10 dB): 70 Hz – 22 kHz
• Frequency Response (-3 dB): 85 Hz – 20 kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 3.2 kHz
• Maximum Output Level: 100 dB SPL (Measured peak, IEC noise @ 1 m)
• HF Driver: 0.75″ dome tweeter
• LF Driver: 3.5″ cone woofer
• Nominal Impedance: 6Ω
• Input Connectors:
  • 2 x Combo (XLR/TRS Phone) input
  • 2 x RCA input
  • 1 x Stereo minijack input
  • 1 x Speaker input
• Output Connectors:
  • 1 x Stereo minijack headphone output
  • 1 x Speaker output
• Output Power:
  • 26 W + 26 W (Dynamic, RL = 6Ω
  • 20 W + 20 W (THD 0.1%, 1 kHz, RL = 6Ω)
• Input Sensitivity: LINE 1 (COMBO): +4 dBu, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): -10 dBu (Volume: Maximum)
• Input Level: LINE 1 (COMBO): +20 dBu, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): +6 dBu (Maximum Input)
• Input Impedance: LINE 1 (COMBO): 20 kΩ, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): 10 kΩ
• Controls: Front: Volume, Rear: ROOM CONTROL SWITCH (0/-2/-4 dB under 500 Hz), HIGH TRIM SWITCH (+2/0/-2 dB above 2 kHz)
• Indicators: Power On (White LED)
• Power Requirements: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (While this product will work at a voltage of between 100 V to 240 V, as limiter settings vary depending on the supply voltage, make sure to use this product at the supply voltage indicated on the rear panel of this product.)
• Power Consumption: 15 W
• Cabinet Material: MDF
• Accessories: Stereo Mini – RCA Cable 1.5 m, Speaker Cable 2.5 m, Anti Slip Pad, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide
• Dimensions (Left Speaker):
  • Width: 132 mm (5.2″)
  • Height: 223 mm (8.8″)
  • Depth: 189 mm (7.4″)
• Dimensions (Right Speaker):
  • Width: 132 mm (5.2″)
  • Height: 223 mm (8.8″)
  • Depth: 177 mm (7.0″)
• Weight (Left Speaker): 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
• Weight (Right Speaker): 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)