Yamaha
HS8
Based on 147 Reddit mentions
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What monitors are you rocking and do you rate them?
I have a small space for my setup and i tested several monitors. I ended up with the yamaha HS8. They are affordable amd they work for me for electronic music
VideoNerd1982 in r/synthesizers
April 21, 2026 10:31 AM
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Do you think there’s value in spaces dedicated to listening to full albums or private listening rooms?
I think most people who would be willing to pay for it are also willing to pay for a good setup at home. I absolutely love kicking back and listening to a full album at home. I have a pair of Yamaha HS8 speakers with the matching subwoofer and it sounds pretty dang good for not a crazy expense. I'd
...hfaux in r/LetsTalkMusic
March 6, 2026 1:19 AM
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I just paid off my mortgage, gosh , it feels good.
Cheaper: Krk speakers Mid tier: Yamaha HS-8 Higher end: Adam Mid fields You can go way further than this, but I work on a combination of the cheap and mid tier options.
tempe1989 in r/AusFinance
May 12, 2025 10:56 PM
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Getting pretty serious as a label owner and producer, any outboard mastering gear I should look into?
Under $1000 total, I really like the Yamaha HS8 Monitors. If your budget is considerably higher, Neumann KH 310.
TheRealBillyShakes in r/audioengineering
April 23, 2026 3:22 AM
3
focusrite speakers
Yamaha HS5’s are within budget and a nice sounding set of monitors. If he wants to later on, he could also add the matching Yamaha sub to them for more bass. I use their bigger brothers l, the HS8. Whilst neither the HS8 or HS5 is truly a ‘reference’ speaker (a speaker with a very flat response curv
...PeakDevon in r/Focusrite
November 15, 2025 6:29 PM
4
New To Synth Minilogue XD
It all depends on your budget! I mostly recommended these because they are only $119 for a pair. Monitor speakers can go up to the 5 figure mark for one each. Of course, those are only useful if you also have a fully acoustically optimized room. Yamaha has the HS5 and HS8. These also have a subwoofe
...Instatetragrammaton in r/synthesizers
March 21, 2026 10:18 PM
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Can i use a subwoofer with a guitar amplifier?
i think a lot of people are missing that you're using this system for playback, casual music listening. no it's not going to sound great or full range, but yeah i mean you can connect things up and it will all make sound personally tho since it's the holiday season i'd just look around for whatever
...guitarmstrwlane in r/livesound
November 26, 2025 4:42 PM
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Studio Monitor Recommendations
I have multiple pairs of monitors up and down the size and price range. The HS8 is fine for the price; however, that's a relatively small room for such powerful monitors. I know I have them in a room of similar dimensions. Also, I want to point out I have never heard stock HS8. I bought these some y
...Chewlies-gum in r/Line6Helix
December 3, 2025 3:03 AM
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Amp to buy !
Yamaha HS7 and HS8 active monitors use them - and they are one of the best cheapest HIFI speakers you can buy - I think Yamaha knows a thing or two about HIFI - so yes lm3886 amp is a great idea. As for that 60V mosfet by BJ - Im doubtful you can build it and not burn 10 mosfets in the process .
master-overclocker in r/diyaudio
February 16, 2026 6:56 PM
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Question re: In-home monitors/pre-amp/stands.
Don't know what kind of space you've got, but I found a pair of Yamaha HS8 powered monitors (no preamp) on sale a couple years ago on Amazon Prime Day and have them connected through a FocusRite and it sounds marvelous. The HS8s are large-ish, but the low end on the 8" woofers is absolutely clean an
...wivaca2 in r/nordkeyboards
August 13, 2025 3:13 AM
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