Yamaha
Yamaha HS5
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2013
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
Yamaha HS5 vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha HS5 is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kali Audio
Kali Audio LP-6 V2
$249
Released 2021
Which is better: the Yamaha HS5 or Kali Audio LP-6 V2?
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 | Kali Audio LP-6 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 each, Sweetwater | $249 each, Kali Audio / Sweetwater |
| Brand | Yamaha | Kali Audio |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in dome | 1 in textile dome |
| Power (W) | 70 | 80 |
| Frequency response | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) | 47 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced | XLR balanced, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced |
| Sold as | each | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2013 | 2021 |
Sources — Yamaha HS5: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-06-20). Kali Audio LP-6 V2: kaliaudio.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Yamaha HS5 and Kali Audio LP-6 V2?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Woofer size (in): Yamaha HS5 5 in vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 6.5 in
- Tweeter type: Yamaha HS5 1 in dome vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 1 in textile dome
- Power (W): Yamaha HS5 70 vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 80
- Frequency response: Yamaha HS5 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 47 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB)
- Inputs: Yamaha HS5 XLR balanced, TRS balanced vs Kali Audio LP-6 V2 XLR balanced, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced