Yamaha · Updated June 2026
Yamaha HS5: price, specs & release date
Yamaha HS5, released 2013. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: usa.yamaha.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Yamaha HS5 is listed at $199.99 on usa.yamaha.com as of 2026-06-27, #6 cheapest of 12 studio monitors (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 19/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Yamaha HS5 a good buy?
At $200, the Yamaha HS5 is #6 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its release of 2013 is the lowest of the 12, its woofer size of 5 in is below the median of the 12, and its power of 70 W is below the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.99 each, Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Released | 2013 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in dome |
| Power (W) | 70 |
| Frequency response | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| Sold as | each |
| Type | active |
Source: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by sweetwater.com. Re-verified: 5 in woofer, 1 in dome, 70 W total (45 W LF + 25 W HF), 54 Hz–30 kHz at -10 dB, XLR + TRS balanced inputs confirmed via Yamaha specs and Sweetwater listing. Price $199.99 each confirmed on Sweetwater. Launch 2013.
Is the Yamaha HS5 worth it vs cheaper studio monitors?
Yamaha HS5 against its closest cheaper and pricier studio monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Woofer size (in) | Tweeter type | Power (W) | Frequency response | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha HS5 this | $199.99 | 5 in | 1 in dome | 70 | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| JBL 306P MkII | $199 | 6.5 in | 1 in neodymium dome | 112 | 47 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| KRK Rokit 7 G4 | $224.99 | 7 in | 1 in soft dome (Kevlar) | 145 | 42 Hz – 40 kHz | XLR/TRS combo (balanced) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Yamaha HS5 cost?
The Yamaha HS5 has a US price of $199.99 (each, Sweetwater), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Yamaha HS5 compare on price?
At $200, the Yamaha HS5 is #6 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200.
When was the Yamaha HS5 released?
The Yamaha HS5 was released 2013.
What are the Yamaha HS5's key specs?
Yamaha HS5 (Yamaha): woofer size in 5 in, tweeter type 1 in dome, power w 70, frequency response 54 Hz – 30 kHz (-10 dB), inputs XLR balanced, TRS balanced. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $199.99 at usa.yamaha.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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