{"id":4213,"date":"2021-07-05T17:48:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T17:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/?p=4213"},"modified":"2022-01-07T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T11:13:17","slug":"yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8: Which monitors should you buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Yamaha-HS7-vs-Yamaha-HS8.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\" class=\"wp-image-4230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Yamaha-HS7-vs-Yamaha-HS8.jpg 750w, https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Yamaha-HS7-vs-Yamaha-HS8-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yamaha seems to be one of those companies that can just produce anything, and we\u2019ll love it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the music kingdom, they have been a top supplier for years of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pianos<\/li><li>Drum kits<\/li><li>Studio Monitors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They even make some of the best motorbikes and car engines on the planet (seriously, how is one company good at so many things?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS range of studio monitors is no exception to this rule, which is undoubtedly why so many are drawn to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HS7<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HS8<\/a> models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But the problem is, these two sets of monitors look pretty damn similar. So, what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what we are going to explore here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover in this Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8 comparison:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Overall speaker design<\/li><li>Cabinet design and build<\/li><li>Finish options<\/li><li>Speaker<\/li><li>Amplifier <\/li><li>Inputs and controls<\/li><li>Sound profile and frequency range<\/li><li>Price &amp; Value For Money<\/li><li>Pros &amp; Cons<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready? Let\u2019s get started\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS7<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS8<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6611aa9183085\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6611aa9183085\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Main_Differences_Yamaha_HS7_and_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"Main Differences: Yamaha HS7 and Yamaha HS8\">Main Differences: Yamaha HS7 and Yamaha HS8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#1_Overall_speaker_design_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"1. Overall speaker design: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">1. Overall speaker design: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#What_the_Yamaha_HS_range_IS\" title=\"What the Yamaha HS range IS\">What the Yamaha HS range IS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#What_the_Yamaha_HS_range_ISNT\" title=\"What the Yamaha HS range ISN\u2019T\">What the Yamaha HS range ISN\u2019T<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Overall_speaker_design_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Overall speaker design: Bottom Line\">Overall speaker design: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#2_Cabinet_design_and_build_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"2. Cabinet design and build: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">2. Cabinet design and build: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Cabinet_materials\" title=\"Cabinet materials\">Cabinet materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Bass_reflex_port\" title=\"Bass reflex port\">Bass reflex port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Cabinet_sizes_and_weights\" title=\"Cabinet sizes and weights\">Cabinet sizes and weights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#3_Finish_options_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"3. Finish options: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">3. Finish options: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Colors\" title=\"Colors \">Colors <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Finish\" title=\"Finish\">Finish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Finish_options_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Finish options: Bottom Line\">Finish options: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#4_Speaker_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"4. Speaker: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">4. Speaker: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Speaker_Yamaha_HS7\" title=\"Speaker: Yamaha HS7\">Speaker: Yamaha HS7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Speaker_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"Speaker: Yamaha HS8\">Speaker: Yamaha HS8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Speaker_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Speaker: Bottom Line\">Speaker: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-2\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#5_Amplifier_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"5. Amplifier: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">5. Amplifier: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Amplifier_Yamaha_HS7\" title=\"Amplifier: Yamaha HS7\">Amplifier: Yamaha HS7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Amplifier_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"Amplifier: Yamaha HS8\">Amplifier: Yamaha HS8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Amplifier_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Amplifier: Bottom Line\">Amplifier: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#6_Inputs_and_controls_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"6. Inputs and controls: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">6. Inputs and controls: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Inputs\" title=\"Inputs\">Inputs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Controls\" title=\"Controls\">Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Inputs_and_controls_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Inputs and controls: Bottom Line\">Inputs and controls: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#7_Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"7. Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">7. Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS7\" title=\"Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7\">Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS8\">Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Sound profile and frequency range: Bottom Line\">Sound profile and frequency range: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#8_Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS7\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS8\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Price_Value_For_Money_Bottom_Line\" title=\"Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line\">Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#9_Pros_Cons_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\" title=\"9. Pros &amp; Cons: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8\">9. Pros &amp; Cons: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Yamaha_HS7_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Yamaha HS7 Pros &amp; Cons\">Yamaha HS7 Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros:\">Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Yamaha_HS8_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Yamaha HS8 Pros &amp; Cons\">Yamaha HS8 Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros:\">Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Conclusion_Takeaway\" title=\"Conclusion &amp; Takeaway\">Conclusion &amp; Takeaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-3\" title=\"Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?\">Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Differences_Yamaha_HS7_and_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>Main Differences: Yamaha HS7 and Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Yamaha HS7 and Yamaha HS8 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The HS7 has a 6.5-inch woofer, while the HS8 as an 8-inch one<\/li><li>The total power output of the HS7 is 95W (LF:60W, HF:35W). For the HS8, it\u2019s 120W (LF:75W, HF:45W)<\/li><li>The HS8 has a better bass response, reaching down to 38Hz. The HS7 only reaches 43Hz in the low end<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So when it comes down to Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8, which one should you choose? Here\u2019s a quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Go for Yamaha HS7 if<\/strong>&nbsp;you\u2019re looking for a capable, fairly flat nearfield monitor for your home studio. We\u2019d recommend choosing the HS7 over the HS8 in untreated or less than ideal acoustic spaces, as low-end is typically problematic in these kinds of environments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Go for Yamaha HS8 if<\/strong>&nbsp;you have a well-treated room, and want to get away with a set of near or midfield monitors that don\u2019t require a sub. You can tweak the high and low-frequency response of the HS8s to suit your room, too.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-73.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overall_speaker_design_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>1. Overall speaker design: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Yamaha_HS_range_IS\"><\/span><strong>What the Yamaha HS range IS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a tonne of different monitor options out there, and not all of them are designed for the same purpose and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are Yamaha HS monitors good for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS range is designed as a nearfield monitor, for use at home or in your music studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to these terms, let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nearfield monitors sit close to the mixing position. They are typically placed around 3-6 ft from the mix position.<\/li><li>Midfield monitors are bigger, often have big woofers or even more than one woofer, and are placed 6-12ft away<\/li><li>Farfield monitors are your big boys that are typically only used in pro-level recordings studios (because they are huge and expensive). These are often mounted inside the front wall of your mixing room.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS range is mainly designed as a nearfield monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also positioned as affordable monitors for home studio users. That means that Yamaha isn\u2019t expecting you to use these monitors in a top-tier studio with thousands of dollars of acoustic treatment (though a little bit wouldn\u2019t hurt you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Yamaha_HS_range_ISNT\"><\/span><strong>What the Yamaha HS range ISN\u2019T<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you\u2019ll see a lot of online when researching the Yamaha HS7 or HS8 is comparisons to the legendary Yamaha NS10M monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yamaha themselves even make reference to the 1970s icon when discussing the HS range design, though they don\u2019t explicitly mention the NS10s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has led to many believing that the HS range is a modernized reproduction of the NS10, which it simply is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha NS10M was designed and released in the late 1970s as a hi-fi speaker, not a studio monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was averagely successful at best, but studio engineers started to use the NS10 as a reference monitor to see how their mixes would sound on an average sound system that your average listener would own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is much the same as checking your mix today on a Bluetooth speaker or on your AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise in popularity of the NS10M led Yamaha to release the NS10M Studio, which is pretty much the same except it\u2019s designed to be mounted horizontally rather than vertically, making it easier for engineers to lay them flat at the top of their mixing desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time and as the quality of hi-fi consumer-focused speakers improved, the logic among sound engineers moved from \u201cThis is what people are actually listening on\u201d to \u201cThese speakers suck. If you can make a mix sound good on NS10s, it\u2019ll sound good on anything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s what they\u2019ve been used forever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS range, however, is not that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS7 and HS8 are designed to be relatively flat across the frequency range, to be honest and transparent, and to not hype up your mix in the top-end or to pump out excessive bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is true. But this is true of all studio monitors (it\u2019s what makes them studio monitors as opposed to consumer speakers), and it is NOT true of the NS10 (which is an incredibly shaped and mid-focused monitor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Yamaha HS \u2260 new Yamaha NS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall_speaker_design_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Overall speaker design: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this said the Yamaha HS range is ideal for bedroom music producers and aspiring sound engineers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are affordable, transparent, listenable, and pretty sharp in the looks department as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let\u2019s take a look at some details then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall speaker design Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-75.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cabinet_design_and_build_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>2. Cabinet design and build: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabinet_materials\"><\/span><strong>Cabinet materials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both monitor designs use high-density MDF to house the speakers, which helps to dampen the speaker response and reduce boominess and internal resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior corners of the HS speakers use a three-way mitered-joint technique, borrowed from Yamaha\u2019s own piano technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bass_reflex_port\"><\/span><strong>Bass reflex port<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the HS7 and the HS8 use a rear-firing bass reflex port to maximize low-frequency efficiency. This newly designed port cuts unwanted noise by about 6dB compared to previous Yamaha monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find a heat-sink on the rear of each monitor to keep the internal amplifiers from overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabinet_sizes_and_weights\"><\/span><strong>Cabinet sizes and weights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s unsurprising that the cabinet of the HS8 is bigger and heavier than the HS7. Here\u2019s what you\u2019re dealing with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><p><strong>Yamaha HS7<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Yamaha HS8<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\n<p><strong>W 210mm (8.3&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>H 332mm (13.1&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>D 284mm (11.2&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><strong>W 250mm (9.8&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>H 390mm (15.4&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>D 334mm (13.1&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Net weight<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>8.2kg (18.1 lbs.)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>10.2kg (22.5 lbs.)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are really no winners here. Both sets of monitors use the same design methodology, the only difference being size and weight due to a larger bass driver used in the HS8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cabinet design and build Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-78.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Finish_options_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>3. Finish options: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colors\"><\/span><strong>Colors <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you decide to go with the HS7 or the HS8, you\u2019ll be given the choice of two finishes: black, and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both color variants use white speaker cones, typical of Yamaha, so you either get white on black or white on white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finish\"><\/span><strong>Finish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the white and black versions of the Yamaha HS series are finished with a fine veneer that covers the MDF construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a grippy mate finish, as opposed to a sleek piano black or white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finish_options_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Finish options: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No winners here; both the HS7 and HS8 offer the same finish options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finish options Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-80.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Speaker_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>4. Speaker: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speaker_Yamaha_HS7\"><\/span><strong>Speaker: Yamaha HS7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS7 is a 2-way monitor, meaning it has two speakers inside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of which takes care of high-frequency duties, and the other deals with the low frequencies. Well, that\u2019s the theory, anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, both will take care of a little bit of the mids as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the HS7, you\u2019ve got an ultra-responsive 6.5-inch woofer with large magnets that produce minimal distortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is paired with a 1-inch tweeter, which crosses over at 2kHz. This means that the tweeter is taking care of quite a significant chunk of the frequency range, allowing the woofer to deliver solid, punchy bass that doesn\u2019t get flabby toward the low end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll discuss soon what this means for the sound of the HS7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speaker_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>Speaker: Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS8 uses the same concept as the HS7, utilizing a 1-inch dome tweeter and a freshly designed woofer, crossing over at 2kHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference here is that the HS8 has an 8-inch woofer rather than a 6.5-inch one, which means it can reach a bit lower in the frequency range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More on that soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speaker_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Speaker: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key difference between the speakers in the HS7 and the HS8 is that the HS8 has a big woofer. But bigger doesn\u2019t always mean better, it just means suited for different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ll discuss soon, untreated rooms tend to fare better with smaller monitors, whereas large and\/or well-treated acoustic spaces can get away with the extra low end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this one really comes down to your intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaker Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-83.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-2\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS7<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS8<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Amplifier_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>5. Amplifier: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amplifier_Yamaha_HS7\"><\/span><strong>Amplifier: Yamaha HS7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS7 is a bi-amped monitor, meaning it uses two amps, one for each speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These amplifiers are specifically designed by Yamaha to match the speakers it uses in the HS7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of power, you\u2019re getting 60 watts to the woofer and 35 to the tweeter for a total of 95 watts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amplifier_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>Amplifier: Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re probably expecting, the Yamaha HS8 using the same amplifier style as the HS7. However, the power of the amps inside the HS8 differs, delivering 75 watts to the woofer (needed to drive the extra size) and 45 watts to the tweeter to balance things out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amplifier_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Amplifier: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the amps in the HS8 are more powerful, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they are necessarily better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More accurately, the increase in wattage is required to drive the bigger speaker, so it\u2019s fair to say that each monitor has amplifiers that are perfectly suited to its needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amplifier Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-85.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Inputs_and_controls_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>6. Inputs and controls: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inputs\"><\/span><strong>Inputs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the HS7 and HS8 offer analog inputs on either XLR or TRS jack, allowing you to choose between a balanced and an unbalanced connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will largely be decided by the outputs on the interface or mixer you\u2019re using, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls\"><\/span><strong>Controls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS series of monitors have a pretty cool set of controls on the rear, allowing you to set up your HS7s or HS8s to suit your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get your standard level control (which you\u2019ll set and forget), but you also get a couple of EQ controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first deals with the bass end of the frequency spectrum, specifically below 500Hz. This switch allows you to filter out frequencies below this point, reducing them by either 2dB or 4dB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the high-frequency range, you can choose to engage a high-shelf, which goes either +2dB or -2dB and beings at 2kHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inputs_and_controls_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Inputs and controls: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one\u2019s a flat tie, as both monitors offer the same complement of inputs and controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inputs and controls Winner: <\/strong>Tie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-87.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>7. Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for all of the similar tech specs, what do these monitors actually sound like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS7\"><\/span><strong>Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS7 has a nice flat and honest sound profile. It\u2019s not particularly hyped in any area and allows you to identify any flaws in your mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, it offers the kind of sound profile you\u2019d want from a studio monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frequency range on offer is 43Hz \u2013 30kHz, which in reality is a bit of a gimmick as we can\u2019t hear above 20kHz anyway. But hey, maybe your dog will enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you will note though is that the HS7 doesn\u2019t extend right down to the bottom of the human hearing range, which typically gets down to around 20Hz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this means is that if you\u2019re mixing bass-heavy music like dubstep or house, or otherwise have a strong need to hear that last octave or so, then you\u2019re going to need a subwoofer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>Sound profile and frequency range: Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yamaha HS8 sounds pretty much the same as the HS7, but with a stronger bass response, extending down to 38Hz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That extra 5Hz isn\u2019t a <em>whole<\/em>&nbsp;lot more, so to be fair, the same comment goes for you bass heads, though you\u2019ll certainly notice that the HS8 does get a bit deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_profile_and_frequency_range_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Sound profile and frequency range: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an interesting one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the HS8 offers <em>more <\/em>bass, I\u2019m actually going to suggest that the HS7 is a better monitor for its lack of low-frequency extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two reasons for this. Firstly, the HS8 only gets an extra 5Hz, so if you really want subs, you\u2019re going to have to get a sub anyway, in which case you might as well grab the HS7s and let them focus more on the mids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, most users of the Yamaha HS range of monitors are going to be home studio owners and bedroom music producers. What this means is that you\u2019ll be working in an environment that is too small for that kind of bass to really breathe, and your space probably isn\u2019t very well treated on the acoustics front (if at all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>So, all things considered, the HS7 has it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sound profile and frequency range Winner: <\/strong>Yamaha HS7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-90.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>8. Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS7\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pair of HS7s will set you back $850, which is pretty reasonable for nearfield studio monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare that to a set of Genelec 8040Bs (a sort of industry-standard nearfield monitor), which go for $2600 a pair, and you\u2019ll see what I mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The HS8s are closer to $1100 for a pair, which seems about right for the bigger woofers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll pay $4200 for the larger Genelec 8050Bs, so it\u2019s safe to say that Yamaha is cutting you a nice deal here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Value_For_Money_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money: Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that we\u2019ve recommended the Yamaha HS7 as the better monitor for home studio use, <em>and <\/em>it\u2019s cheaper, it\u2019s clearly the winner when we consider value for money as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price &amp; Value For Money Winner: <\/strong>Yamaha HS7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pasted-image-0-91.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button button-centered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Latest Price<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Pros_Cons_Yamaha_HS7_vs_Yamaha_HS8\"><\/span><strong>9. Pros &amp; Cons: Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yamaha_HS7_Pros_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Yamaha HS7 Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Not too aggressive in the low end (good for untreated rooms<\/li><li>Sleek design<\/li><li>Low and high-frequency tuning to suit your room<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Doesn\u2019t go too low in the frequency response, so less well-suited to bass-heavy music<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yamaha_HS8_Pros_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Yamaha HS8 Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span><strong>Pros:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Solid bass response<\/li><li>Sleek design<\/li><li>Low and high-frequency tuning to suit your room<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span><strong>Cons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Can be a bit too boomy and bassy for untreated rooms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion &amp; Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize our findings in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha HS7<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha HS8<\/a> comparison, here are the winners for each category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Overall speaker design<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Cabinet design and build<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Finish options<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Speaker<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Amplifier<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Inputs and controls<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Tie<\/li><li>\n<strong>Sound profile and frequency range<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yamaha HS7<\/li><li>\n<strong>Price &amp; Value For Money<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yamaha HS7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha HS7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Are_YOU_Leaning_Towards-3\"><\/span>Which One Are YOU Leaning Towards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; align-items: stretch; align-content: stretch;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00CFOXHGS\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS7<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black\/dp\/B00DCYMVB2\/?tag=music093e-20\" class=\"button-blue button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha HS8<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum things up, either set of Yamaha monitors is going to do you well, whether you\u2019re a bedroom producer or you\u2019re setting up a small studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They aren\u2019t going to leave you counting pennies either, compared to other nearfield studio monitors on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re working in a small or untreated room, then we\u2019d recommend going with the HS7s as you\u2019re going to face fewer issues on the bass front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a big space that\u2019s well treated, then the HS8s <em>might<\/em>&nbsp;be a better fit, though they still don\u2019t extend all the way to 20Hz. In that case, you might consider combining the HS7s with a sub (Yamaha have a nice one in their HS range that plays nicely with the HS7s.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QjcU2RHAeTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QjcU2RHAeTg<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products Comparison Table:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Spec \/ Feature<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Yamaha HS7<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Yamaha HS8<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Speaker type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2-way bi-amp powered studio monitor<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Frequency range (-10dB)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>43Hz &#8211; 30kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>38Hz &#8211; 30kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Components<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>6.5&#8243; cone, 1&#8243; dome<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>8&#8243; cone, 1&#8243; dome<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Crossover<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2kHz<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Output power<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>95W (LF:60W, HF:35W)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>120W (LF:75W, HF:45W)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>I\/O connectors<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>XLR3-31 type (balanced), PHONE (balanced)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>XLR3-31 type (balanced), PHONE (balanced)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Power consumption<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>55W<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>60W<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Shape<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Bass-reflex type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Bass-reflex type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Cabinet material<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>MDF<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>MDF<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td>\n<p><strong>W 210mm (8.3&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>H 332mm (13.1&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>D 284mm (11.2&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><strong>W 250mm (9.8&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>H 390mm (15.4&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>D 334mm (13.1&#8243;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Net weight<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>8.2kg (18.1 lbs.)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>10.2kg (22.5 lbs.)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Controls<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>LEVEL control (+4dB\/center click) , EQ: HIGH TRIM switch (+\/- 2dB at HF) \/ ROOM CONTROL switch (0\/-2\/-4 dB under 500Hz)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>LEVEL control (+4dB\/center click) , EQ: HIGH TRIM switch (+\/- 2dB at HF) \/ ROOM CONTROL switch (0\/-2\/-4 dB under 500Hz)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Input sensitivity<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>-10 dBu\/10k ohms<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>-10 dBu\/10k ohms<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Indicators<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Power ON (White LED)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Power ON (White LED)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yamaha seems to be one of those companies that can just produce anything, and we\u2019ll love it. In the music kingdom, they have been a top supplier for years of: Pianos Drum kits Studio Monitors They even make some of the best motorbikes and car engines on the planet (seriously, how is one company good &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8: Which monitors should you buy?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/yamaha-hs7-vs-yamaha-hs8\/#more-4213\" aria-label=\"More on Yamaha HS7 vs Yamaha HS8: Which monitors should you buy?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2374,"featured_media":4230,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[151],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2374"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4213"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4466,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4213\/revisions\/4466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkinmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}