Yamaha Studio Monitors

What is the difference between Studio Monitors and Speakers?

Most HiFi and home speakers are designed to add tone, colour and texture to the music passing through them, to enhance and deepen the already existing sound. On the other hand, Studio Monitors add minimal or no extra elements to the original audio, producing a true representation of the music. This gives sound engineers and recording artists a realistic perception of the music they’ve created, which is vital when applying post-production techniques. Home / HiFi Speakers however are made for listeners; they are more focused on what people like to hear, often boosting bass and other frequencies to add clarity; whereas monitors are focused on the accuracy of the sound, designed for mixing.

Why choose Yamaha over other competitors?

Yamaha have been making studio monitors in some form or another since the 1970s. The music scene at the time was undergoing a revolution, moving to smaller recording studios and even self-recorded albums. Yamaha made the NS10 speaker in 1978, and was aimed at the home theatre market. This low-cost speaker didn’t perform very well in the domestic market, but had a resurgence due to the growth of independent recording artists. The Yamaha NS10 had almost accidentally created a whole new market of studio monitors that were low cost and high quality. Evolving from there, Yamaha have since made some of the most advanced Studio monitors in production today.

Who are Studio Monitors made for?

Studio monitors are made for the recording, mixing and mastering processes in the music design and production industry. Sound engineers prefer to use studio monitors as they output the “truest” audio output, without colouring frequencies. They are used in several settings and industries, recording studios, filmmaking, radio production, and even podcasts. However, many audio engineers also use “reference monitors” alongside studio monitors to test out how the music or audio they are working on will sound on speakers that are used by everyday listeners.

What range of Yamaha Studio Monitors are available?

HS5 / HS7 / HS8

For the most uncoloured sound experience, the Yamaha HS series are an excellent choice. Providing the high-quality, accurate, honest, and precise audio that you’d expect from Yamaha, at an affordable and unbeatable price point. Keeping its roots from the NS10, you can’t get much better than the industry standard Yamaha HS series. With three options available, HS5, HS7 and HS8, there’s a size for everyone, whether you’re a bedroom producer or studio engineer.

HPH-MT8

Studio monitors are not the only option that provide a balanced audio output for audio design and production; you can get great value, quality and a different angle on the listening experience by using studio monitor headphones. The Yamaha HPH-MT8 are renowned for their high-resolution sound and uncompromising quality. The highly precise sounds make mixing a dream, and at £179, they are a steal.

Why should you buy Yamaha Studio Monitors from Fair Deal Music?

If you are looking for top class products from Birmingham's largest independent music store, then Fair Deal Music is for you! We take the heritage and history of music that flows through the Birmingham area, and deliver with top quality knowledge on some of the best equipment in the industry.