Quick Product Summary

This pair of Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitors delivers the accurate, revealing monitoring that has made Yamaha’s HS range a familiar sight in home, project and professional studios.

Each HS8 combines an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter with dedicated 75W low-frequency and 45W high-frequency amplification. The resulting 120W bi-amplified design provides strong low-frequency extension and sufficient headroom for mixing, recording, production and critical listening.

Rear-panel ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM switches allow the response to be adjusted to suit the room and speaker placement, while balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS connections integrate easily with audio interfaces, mixers and monitor controllers.

This Pre-Owned matched pair is offered in Excellent condition and includes the original boxes and mains cables.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Yamaha
Model	HS8
Product Type	Powered Studio Monitor Pair
Configuration	2-Way Bi-Amplified
Woofer	8" Cone
Tweeter	1" Dome
Amplification	120W Per Speaker
Frequency Response	38Hz–30kHz (-10dB)
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent
Included	Original Boxes & Mains Cables
Main Appeal	Accurate full-range monitoring with strong low-end extension
Best For	Mixing, recording, production and home/project studios

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Excellent Condition

This pair of Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors is offered in Excellent condition.

Excellent condition reflects carefully owned Pre-Owned equipment showing only very light evidence of previous use while remaining particularly well presented and ready for continued studio use.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ 2 x Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitors
✔ Original Boxes
✔ Mains Cables

✘ Audio Cables Not Included
✘ Monitor Stands Not Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

Both Yamaha HS8 monitors have been graded Excellent, making this pair particularly appealing for a studio setup where you want clean presentation as well as professional monitoring performance.

The original boxes are included, which is especially useful for storage, transport or future relocation of the monitors.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned pair of Yamaha HS8 monitors has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• Both monitors powered and tested

• LF drivers checked

• HF drivers checked

• Amplifier operation assessed

• XLR inputs checked

• TRS inputs checked

• LEVEL controls tested

• ROOM CONTROL switches checked

• HIGH TRIM switches checked

• Power switches assessed

• Cabinets inspected

• General output balance assessed

• Mains operation checked

• Original boxes checked for basic usability

Why Choose The Yamaha HS8?

8-Inch Low-Frequency Driver

The HS8 is the largest full-range monitor in Yamaha’s standard HS range, with its 8-inch woofer providing substantially deeper bass extension than the smaller HS5 and HS7 models.

For producers working with bass-heavy arrangements, electronic music, drums or full-band recordings, that additional low-frequency information can be particularly useful.

120W Bi-Amplification Per Monitor

Each speaker uses separate amplification for its low- and high-frequency drivers, with 75W dedicated to the woofer and 45W to the tweeter.

This dedicated bi-amplified arrangement helps the HS8 maintain clarity across its operating range while providing useful headroom for larger home and project studios.

38Hz–30kHz Frequency Response

The HS8 reaches down to 38Hz at -10dB, giving it considerably greater bass extension than many smaller nearfield monitors.

That can reduce reliance on a separate subwoofer in rooms where very low-frequency monitoring is not essential.

ROOM CONTROL

Placing monitors close to walls can exaggerate bass response. Yamaha’s ROOM CONTROL switch provides 0dB, -2dB and -4dB settings below 500Hz to help compensate for this effect.

HIGH TRIM

HIGH TRIM provides ±2dB adjustment in the high-frequency range, allowing the monitors to be tailored slightly to room acoustics, listening position and personal monitoring requirements.

XLR And TRS Connectivity

Each HS8 provides balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, making the monitors easy to connect to professional audio interfaces, mixers and monitor controllers.

Why Choose A Pair Of Studio Monitors?

Stereo monitoring is essential for judging panning, width, reverb placement, stereo effects and overall mix balance.

Using two matching monitors gives you a consistent left and right reference, allowing you to position instruments accurately within the stereo image rather than monitoring everything through a single speaker.

For mixing and music production, a properly positioned matching pair is therefore the standard setup.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Yamaha HS8 vs Yamaha HS7

The HS7 is physically smaller and easier to position in compact rooms. The HS8 provides deeper bass extension and greater amplifier power, making it particularly appealing for larger rooms or production styles where low-frequency information matters.

Yamaha HS8 vs Yamaha HS5

The HS5 is an excellent compact nearfield monitor and often suits smaller bedrooms or desktop setups. The HS8 provides considerably more low-end extension and headroom but requires more physical space and benefits from careful placement.

Yamaha HS8 vs Monitors With A Subwoofer

A pair of HS8s can reproduce enough low-frequency information for many production environments without an additional subwoofer. A dedicated sub can extend monitoring further into the lowest frequencies, but it also introduces additional room-placement and crossover considerations.

Who Is It For?

Home Studio Producers

The HS8 provides the depth and headroom needed for serious home recording and production while retaining the straightforward setup of an active monitor.

Mixing Engineers

Its revealing presentation is designed to help highlight balance, EQ and frequency problems rather than simply making every recording sound flattering.

Electronic Music Producers

The 8-inch woofer and extended low-frequency response are especially useful when judging kick drums, bass synths and other low-end-heavy material.

Rock And Band Recording

The HS8 works well for monitoring drums, bass, guitars, vocals and full arrangements where a broad frequency range and clear midrange are important.

Content Creators

Video editors, composers and other media creators can also benefit from a proper stereo reference rather than relying on consumer speakers or headphones alone.

Suitable Uses

• Studio mixing

• Recording

• Music production

• Electronic music

• Rock and band production

• Home studios

• Project studios

• Editing

• Mastering reference

• Keyboard and synthesizer monitoring

• Audio interface playback

• Content creation

• Critical listening

How Should Yamaha HS8 Monitors Be Positioned?

As with most nearfield monitors, the HS8s generally work best when the two speakers and listening position form an approximately equal-sided triangle, with the tweeters positioned close to ear level.

Because the HS8 uses a rear bass-reflex port, placement close to a wall can increase perceived bass. The built-in ROOM CONTROL function can help compensate, but good positioning and sensible acoustic treatment remain important for accurate monitoring.

Story & Context: Yamaha HS Series

Yamaha has a long history in studio monitoring, with the company's NS-10M becoming one of the most recognisable reference monitors in recording studios from the late 1970s onwards.

The first HS-powered monitor range arrived in the mid-2000s, continuing Yamaha's focus on an honest monitoring presentation rather than deliberately enhancing the sound to make recordings appear more flattering.

In 2013, Yamaha introduced the redesigned generation that includes the current HS5, HS7 and HS8. The HS8 replaced the earlier HS80M and introduced redesigned drivers, a 1-inch tweeter, revised amplification and updated cabinet engineering.

The distinctive white woofer maintains an obvious visual link with Yamaha’s earlier studio-monitor heritage, while the modern HS range is designed for both professional and home production environments.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Powered Nearfield Studio Monitor
Brand	Yamaha
Model	HS8
Quantity	Pair
Speaker Design	2-Way Bi-Amplified Bass Reflex
Low-Frequency Driver	8" Cone
High-Frequency Driver	1" Dome
Crossover Frequency	2kHz
Frequency Response (-10dB)	38Hz–30kHz
Frequency Response (-3dB)	47Hz–24kHz
Amplification Per Monitor	120W
LF Amplifier	75W
HF Amplifier	45W
Input Sensitivity	-10dBu / 10kΩ
XLR Input	Balanced
1/4" Input	TRS Balanced / Unbalanced Compatible
Level Control	Yes
ROOM CONTROL	0 / -2 / -4dB Below 500Hz
HIGH TRIM	±2dB
Cabinet Type	Bass Reflex
Cabinet Material	MDF
Width	250mm Each
Height	390mm Each
Depth	334mm Each
Weight	Approx. 10.2kg Each
Power Consumption	60W Each
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent

Power Requirements

Each Yamaha HS8 is an active powered monitor and therefore requires its own mains connection.

Two mains cables are included with this pair.

An external power amplifier is not required.

To connect the speakers to an audio interface, mixer or monitor controller, appropriate XLR or 1/4" audio cables will be required.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying Pre-Owned studio monitors can be an excellent way to build a higher-quality monitoring setup while making your budget go further.

With active monitors, functionality matters just as much as cosmetic condition, so both speakers are checked before sale rather than simply being assessed visually.

At Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned studio and recording equipment is individually inspected and assessed to help you buy with greater confidence.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Yamaha HS8 remains an excellent choice for producers who want a substantial full-range nearfield monitor without moving to a more complex speaker-and-subwoofer system.

The 8-inch woofer gives the HS8 enough low-end extension to make it particularly useful for bass-heavy production, while ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM provide practical adjustment for different environments.

Best suited for: Home studios, project studios, producers and engineers who want strong low-frequency extension from a conventional stereo monitor pair.

Customers usually upgrade from: Smaller desktop speakers, entry-level monitors and compact 5-inch studio monitors.

Most commonly paired with: Audio interfaces, monitor controllers, studio desks, isolation pads and acoustic treatment.

Our tip: Do not automatically place an 8-inch monitor tight against the wall. Give the rear ports sensible breathing room where possible and use ROOM CONTROL only after experimenting with placement.

Showroom feedback: The HS8 is especially useful when you want more low-frequency information than a smaller nearfield monitor can comfortably provide without immediately adding a separate subwoofer.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players, producers and engineers choose the right equipment for home, studio and live use.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment

• Studio and recording equipment expertise

• Large Birmingham showroom

• Secure ordering

• UK delivery

• Friendly support before and after purchase

• Decades of experience with professional musical equipment

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading your studio?

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments, studio equipment and music technology.

Your existing monitors, interface, mixer, keyboard, guitar, amplifier or other equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this listing for one Yamaha HS8 or a pair?

This listing is for two Yamaha HS8 powered studio monitors as a stereo pair.

Are the Yamaha HS8 monitors powered?

Yes. Each HS8 contains its own dedicated LF and HF amplifiers, so a separate power amplifier is not required.

How powerful is each HS8?

Each monitor provides 120W of bi-amplified power, consisting of 75W for the 8-inch woofer and 45W for the 1-inch tweeter.

Are the original boxes included?

Yes. The original boxes are included for both monitors.

Are mains cables included?

Yes. Mains cables are included.

Are audio cables included?

No. Audio connection cables have not been supplied as included with this pair.

Do I need an audio interface?

Not necessarily, but an audio interface, mixer or monitor controller is the normal way to feed a controlled stereo line-level signal to studio monitors.

Are HS8 monitors suitable for a small room?

They can be used in smaller rooms, but their 8-inch drivers produce substantial low-frequency energy. Smaller rooms require careful placement and may benefit from acoustic treatment and use of the ROOM CONTROL settings.

Can I add a subwoofer later?

Yes. The Yamaha HS8S is designed to integrate with HS Series monitors if additional low-frequency extension is required.