[Naga]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ach?sku=601417

Retail Pair : $400

Does anybody have any first hand experience with these? Since i have a CentralStation, they would be a good hardware match. But how good are they compared to other audiophile-favored speakers in that price range.

I cant get an AKG K1000; so ive shifted my concerns to speakers.

 

[infinitesymphony]

I auditioned their bigger brother, the HS80M, along with a handful of other monitors at Guitar Center. Like most Yamaha speakers, they were a little bright in the lower treble with light bass response; not super-extended in either direction. But they still sounded "balanced" in their own way, sort of like a more refined NS10. I'm not a fan of the Yamaha sound because it doesn't sound accurate to me, but your mileage may vary.

If you expect decent bass response with the HS50M, you'll almost definitely need a subwoofer.

Here are the monitors I auditioned, in no particular order:

KRK RP-6
Event ASP8 (Studio Precision 8)
Yamaha HS80M
Dynaudio BM5A
Mackie HR-824 mk2

I auditioned all of them twice, and even though the auditions were short, I think I gained a general feel for their sound signatures.

 

[Naga]

thanks for your reply, what did you think about the imaging and sound field of the 80M ?

 

[infinitesymphony]

They weren't spaced very far apart, but the brighter sound helped with imaging. Soundstage was good, but only average for a $399 monitor. So, overall, not bad.

I didn't listen to the HSM80s for long compared with my times on the other monitors, so take my impressions with a grain of salt.

 

[kuks]

Ive just bought one of these (Didn't have enough cash for a pair). Can't wait to receive them. Ive heard that they are very neutral, just what I want. Surely reference speakers are the way to go. Lets make the musicians work hard on getting it right!

 

[hmpf]

I am interesting too about HS50M, I dont want buy subwofer, do you think if will be fine portable amp iBasso usb-DAC? And Tapco S5 are good for the price too what I read.

 

[TheAnomaly]

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Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif I auditioned their bigger brother, the HS80M, along with a handful of other monitors at Guitar Center. Like most Yamaha speakers, they were a little bright in the lower treble with light bass response; not super-extended in either direction. But they still sounded "balanced" in their own way, sort of like a more refined NS10. I'm not a fan of the Yamaha sound because it doesn't sound accurate to me, but your mileage may vary. If you expect decent bass response with the HS50M, you'll almost definitely need a subwoofer. Here are the monitors I auditioned, in no particular order: KRK RP-6 Event ASP8 (Studio Precision 8) Yamaha HS80M Dynaudio BM5A Mackie HR-824 mk2 I auditioned all of them twice, and even though the auditions were short, I think I gained a general feel for their sound signatures.

this was generally my experience. i would say they have too little bass for most rock, rap, electronica, etc. type listening habits. the audioengine speakers which i returned had a much stronger bass response but then again those are not intended to be a studio monitor.

 

[jinp6301]

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Originally Posted by Naga /img/forum/go_quote.gif Buy Yamaha HS50M 5' Powered Studio Monitor online at Musician's Friend Retail Pair : $400 Does anybody have any first hand experience with these? Since i have a CentralStation, they would be a good hardware match. But how good are they compared to other audiophile-favored speakers in that price range. I cant get an AKG K1000; so ive shifted my concerns to speakers.

I loved the 80s, liked the 50s. Extremely clean and fast, but could do with a tube amp or something warm to make the midrange and bass sound better. I would have gotten them if they werent so damn expensive