Yamaha
Yamaha HS5
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2013
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
Yamaha HS5 vs Adam Audio T5V
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha HS5 is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Adam Audio
Adam Audio T5V
$239.99
Released 2018
Which is better: the Yamaha HS5 or Adam Audio T5V?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Yamaha HS5 is the cheaper at $199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Yamaha HS5 | Adam Audio T5V |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 each, Sweetwater | $239.99 each, Adam Audio US shop |
| Brand | Yamaha | Adam Audio |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in dome | 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon |
| Power (W) | 70 | 70 |
| Frequency response | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) | 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced |
| Sold as | each | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2013 | 2018 |
Sources — Yamaha HS5: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-06-20). Adam Audio T5V: us.adam-audio.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Yamaha HS5 and Adam Audio T5V?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: Yamaha HS5 1 in dome vs Adam Audio T5V 1.9 in U-ART accelerated ribbon
- Frequency response: Yamaha HS5 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) vs Adam Audio T5V 45 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
- Inputs: Yamaha HS5 XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs Adam Audio T5V XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced