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Thanks man. More reviews like this. Gear that people can afford. You get more people to the channel plus as you're an old dog in the game you reviews will have more impact than a teenager in a bedroom reviewing the same piece of gear.
Thanks for a great channel 🙂
I always confuse US pounds (weight) and British pounds. I was like damn you stong handling 300 pounds like that and make it look easy.
Imperial units are silly and make no sense..
@@afrog2666 I thought you still measured weight in stone.
Crypto solves this.
I did exactly what Streaky suggested: ran the stereo outs into our JBL LSR2310SP subwoofer, crossover at 80hz, and then through to the HS7s. Despite needing to fiddle with the sub volume to balance, it really cleard up the low mids. The frequencies through the HS7 really poke out now, think we’re getting a much better window now.
I've been using these for years in my home studio and I love them. I don't have a sub (though you may have convinced me to get one) but alone with these I can create mostly accurate mixes that translate to other sources well. To me they fit square in the "damn good bang for the buck" market. They are not overly colorized but at the same time I can listen to anything on them and it will still sound good. I wish I could afford high end monitors with impeccable clarity and detail, but that being said I've been totally happy with these for years and for amateurs like myself they are more than enough!
I used the older hs80m for around 3-4 years with the hs8 subwoofer. Your description is spot on. These Yamaha were even better than my Genelec 8040a setup
CalvinMOfficial Yeah I agree I used genelec 8040s for years and since 2015 I've been strictly using ns10's but at the end last year I got hs8's and a krk 12ho sub woofer and my mixes have never been better ... Hs8's are so accurate and translate so good they're so sick 🔥🔥🔥
nebstaism shall I sell my genelec 8020ds for Yamaha hs7s?
Your review gets it spot on for the frequencies of the Yamaha HS7, they are just balanced and accurate with no surprises.
Such an experienced practical review .. unlike some bullshit about how amazing speakers sound for less than $1000 a pair! As an example, I bought a pair of JBL LSR08 8" speakers and although they are flat and got some detail going, the amplication is not that much, only 54W a speaker! Would have expected at least 70W for this size. I missed that bit when I bought them as I assumed 8" would pack a punch in that department. No so any longer .. I think they are cost cutting on amplification! Even my old ESI nEar 08 Experience speakers sound much louder at half the volume and not bad at all for what I paid for them. So this is something to watch out for, unless one wants to crank up the preamp via a decent mixer which is what I am doing. Cheers, that was a sensible review if ever I saw one.
Thought I'd chime in here on something I noticed: The XLR jack on the back of the speaker is NOT AES, it is in fact a standard analog balanced connection. Good video though!
You're not going to get an AES input on a cheap monitor haha
@@lunchie80 yep lol
Thanks very much for reviewing budget gear as requested by many people including myself, as there are lots of people dont having those silly budgets. Cheers Streaky!
I feel like youre yelling at me. Haha. Take a breath, hombre. Nice review, though.
I'm far from an audiophile, but I've got a pair of these and they are insane for the money. My only regret is not getting the white ones. :(
HS7 with Sonarworks Reference 4 here. Sounds pretty darn good to me. :)
Yep. I had both Adam A7X (which are more expensive) and the HS7. I sold the A7X but kept the HS7. I find that the Yammies translates extremely well to the real world... (which was not always the case with the Adams)
@@theclaverman without sonarworks ? ......
@@ChrisBessy I used sonarworks on both of them :-) I still found the HS7 to translate better.... But I don`t have the HS7 anymore, as they also had their own issues (as sadly most small budget ported speakers have)I simply found that there in general is too much overhang in the low end on budget ported speakers (which includes both Adam A7x and Yamaha HS7), which makes accurate mixing-decicions in the low end a real battle. Short story: I swapped the HS7 out in favor for the Neumann KH310, which is a closed design(no bass port), and I can now drop the guesswork when I`m mixing, and what I hear in my studio now for the first time translates extremely well to the real world. Highly recommended !
I’ve had the HS5s with the HS8S sub for a while and it’s a really great setup for the money. The sub absolutely opens up small speakers like these up to handle the low mids. I had to use speaker calibration software on my last monitor set. Not with these. Great mix translation for cheap.
Streaky isn't BSing. Take it from me, I learned the hard way. I traded my HS7's for Adam A7X's. I was able to get better mixes faster with the HS7 speakers than with the Adam's. Yes the A7X's have better detail in the top and much better imaging, but they have a dip in the low mids coupled with the ribbon tweeter makes everything sound clear. This is problematic when recording real instruments. If you compose with VI's, plugins and samples which are essentially premixed for you to a good degree then the Adam's will work good for you.
iv just got the hs7 and i was BLOWN AWAY....oh man its so transparent and flat...for the first time my mix in the car sounded just like the monitors...they are amazing!! go for it!!!
same here ;o) i tested the hs5 last week and it's really shit lol. lack bass, too much mids, ... love my HS7.
Whilst I liked the HS7 I felt the Focal Alpha 65 had a little more neutral sound. Maybe it’s just preference.
Streaky, it’s high time you reviewed the Neumann KH 120 A. Please. Cheers mate.
Streaky!!!
Yes you can afford them and I was guided with the same consideration when bought my pair. To be very honest they are not bad, but they are defenitely not enough for serious mixing.
Hey Streaky. I too ran my main outs through a large JBL sub and into the HS7s. I immediately noticed more clarity in the mids. That part works. But the low end got quite cut off around the 80hz crossover. The bass seemed to just fall off. I attribute this to the fact that our mix room is rather small so the sub isn’t contributing much more than a hint of what’s gong on waaaay down low. I went back to sending the mains simultaneously to the sub and the HS7s, and just dialing in some of the sub to get the low end meat, and got back the bass guitar! So.... it’s an awesome waty to maximize the monitors, but the room will make a big difference. I wonder if Sonarworks would fix this.
I have these and love them :) I would suggest to try adam t7v. I'm pretty sure that they are the only monitors in this price range that can compete with yamahas.
When I first came across the H series by Yamaha I ended up getting the msp5 (front ported) from the MSP series over the heavily marketed white coned HS series and was totally happy I did. Better translation.
I always get my mixes right with yamaha HS8's, then comparing with an avantone mixcube (if I want to check my levels and mids......) The good thing about that is : HS8 crossovers around 2k, which I hear better on the mixcube......
To clarify, these are selling most places around 300 each, not 300 a pair. Unless they're selling for a lot cheaper overseas.
The HS7’s are fantastic speakers. I just got the HS5’s for size. I don’t have the room for the HS7’s.
lol even though i can't afford it, i prefer the high end reviews because it gives me something to shoot for. but i also appreciate that you take the time out to review budget gear
thanks for your reviews! :)
Would love to hear your thoughts and reviews on three way monitors around the £1500-£2500 mark. Specifically the Dynaudio LYD48 and anything else that’s a good option in that price range.
Anything that helps people get the mids right is good. Highs are nice, lows are nice, but translatability depends on good mids in my experience.
Hi, could you review Swissonic Sub10? Cheap, but got crazy good reviews. Would be even cooler if you could pair it with budget monitors, like you did with HS7 and T5V. Thanks
Adam is much better choice. But to be honest EVE is even better.
Great video! It would be cool to see you review the new focal shape 65s because you’re familiar with the focal sound so I’d love to hear what you have to say about a more affordable model! I’d also like to hear your opinion on the bass on the 65s as well because I think they are one of the best two way speakers for tight low end without a sub.
Yeah, I waited for this
Thank you for the review streaky
Any luck we can get a JBL LSR305 review? Thanks Streaky!
I 2nd to that.. they say that the LSR305 is some of the best especially for the price!
yes, im considering the adam t5s and jbl, would love to hear a relative opinion,thanks
I have both the LSR305 and HS7. The LSR305 has more bass quantity. But HS7 has better imaging, clarity, details. Overall HS7 is quite a bit better, but you will need a sub.
@@zeissiez What's a good sub to pair with the HS7s mate? Thanks.
@@melodychest9020 The only sub that I have tried with are the HS8S, they worked great
I have those at home and i switch between those and sennheiser hd 600 headphones and a single avantone mixcube for mid mono, still feel my listening setup is a bit lacking in the sub 100 hz imo, or sub 60 hz something where the kick and bass gtr is and low freq reverb/amb. I notice that always after a mixdown and listening on the pc speakers or on the tv, etc. Although i just learned what can be potential problems, im hearing better now, but so getting a sub monitor, maybe a yamaha one would be a good choice actually to better hear those lower frequencies, thus get better mixes.
Just found this great channel. Subbed!
Thanks for the informative and helpful reviews. Please review Dynaudio LYD48.
Very glad to hear good words on a pair of speakers I own :)
I already saw your video where you suggest the use of a subwoofer with two way speakers and wanted to buy one.. I have to say that now my desire is stronger :-D
Yamaha does the HS8S subwoofer that costs about 500€ (a bit expensive for my pockets). Do you have suggestions for subwoofers in the price range you talk about in the video?
How about MSP 5 Studio, are they close to ns10s? Better than hs series? Where do they stand. Review kali lp6. 🙃🙃🙃
Can you review the Yamaha MSP series please, seriously under rated and can get picked up for 150 pounds!
I've had high end focal solo 6s now I have the hs8. Much cheaper and much more enjoyable speakers which for me are better for music production.
Can you please review that Manley Nu Mu in the background 😊
Damn man I'm trying get white teeth like you.
All in post bro ;)
Teeth always look whiter on camera
@@NAGA_99 Especially with white light
Would the HS5 & sub be good 🤔. Review if possible please sir. Keep up the good work 😇
yo Streaky could you make a review of the avocet monitor control system
My monitors are TODAY orderd witch Amazon.thx
Heard surprisingly good mixes on those HS7s. Quite reliable if you take the time to learn them. But a bit dull, that's the only downside I can think of.
For that money i rather DIY a Monitor with a Punktkilde 6,5 woofer and a Morel CAT378 tweeter. Goes down to 40hz no problem. Sounds so clean that someone who doesn't know would search the sub. The mid range still stays clean even when the woofer is making my doors rattle because of a we designed Motor (Magnet and Voice coil) and suspension. Those drivers don't need a complicated crossover so very easy to build. Just a coil and a notch filter for the woofer (3parts) and a capacitor, Lpad and Impedance correction circuit for the resonance frequency for the tweeter (6parts) If one sees the circuit shematic even a Child from the Kindergarden would easily understand how to put em together.
You still need an amp which is easy to find for under 50euros used and you have a set of speakers that can take it on against something that may cost 3grand or so for under 500euros.
They're certainly not cheap, these are actually one of the most expensive studio monitors (outside the truely exotic ones). But still I'd prefer to save for these, these give you the most detail and honesty, and are built like tanks!
Not even close, these sit under the typical workhorse range monitors like Dynaudio, Focal, Adam Audio, Genelec, than ontop of that you have brands like ATC, PMC, PSI, Gethain, etc
Streaky, I would love to hear your opinion on headphones and mixing with them. I already do professional work using a pair of Focal Spirit Pro, and the Sennheiser HD650. But I always trusted your judgement, anyway... Thanks
based on my experience its hard to concentrate on the big picture of the mix with headphones, also mixing the low end is hard with headphones.
hello Streaky, thank you for your really helpful video .. i know your not a big fan of headphones but which one do you recommend for audio monitoring ? a headphone that translate well on other audio devices (and has a flat frequency response - with enough bass for EDM)
Can you review dynaudio LYD48's please?
Good ol' Yamaha!!! I'm going for Focal Alpha 65s myself
Great video dude loved your style and format. I’ve subbed!! Quick question if you’re able to respond...When you spoke about using crossover to a sub, did you use a dedicated unit to achieve this? I have a low cut switch on my hs80’s and wondering if I could just flip that to 80hz if I was to pair with a sub? Many thanks. Trev.
I used ns10's for years and just recently used the cla 10s which are amazing but I thought I'd try Yamaha hs8's not hs7s and ive been getting the best mixes I've ever done from the hs8's they're really good at translating ... I imagine the hs7s would be really good as well
The CLA 10s are amazing, get them.
The active version.
@@Sirius3322 better than hs7 ?
Probably you meant (analogue) XLR connection instead of (digital) AES. Nice review though! Thanks for all the valuable videos!
There's no need to yell at the camera, we can hear you pretty good :D
I’m excited 👍
That is the accent. He show his excitement
I bought a pair of these on release back in 2013ish, we're about £700 then. I reluctantly sold them last year, hands down best audio equipment I've ever owned. I had them in the house, the garage, the garden, piggy backing off external power sources in the middle of nowhere, the unit's I had help create a tonne of memories for many people and they sound fucking GREAT. 10/10 recommendation from me, I'll be buying some more very soon due to the hole left in my heart after selling.
Good review. Helpful. Thanks yo
Hi Streaky , what camera or device did you use to shoot this video? The quality is excellent!
Can you make a sound comparison between yamaha hs5 and the original ns10 please? There is no comparison of this on TH-cam. Thank you!
I got a pair of hs7s, trio06 bes, krk sub woofer, and avantone mix cubes. Not too shabby.
wich one you prefer ? :)
@@ChrisBessy focal fo sho
@@Jupiter1423 wich model of focal you recommand me :) i love flat sound with emotions in the sound.
ppl claim that you dont needsubs with the Tannoy reveal 802,is this true and can you recomend anything withing that 200€ range?
What a great review. Thanks.
Please do a review of the Avantone CLA (ns 10 clones) with their avantone amp 👌 i hear so many different opinions on those that i don't know what to believe anymore.
If anyone could recommend a good sweet sub to go with these HS7s without it having that insane boom, would be much obliged, thanks.
most definitely the yamaha hs8s sub or maybe a krk 10 ??? really the yamaha
How noticable is the difference between the HS7 and HS7MP (matched pair)?
i see on google that it's a matched pair ... thus i think mesured same frequency response.
Focal Twin would be so awesome!
Also
Focal Twin vs KH 310 VS A77X PLEASE!!!!!! :D
LOVE your channel brother =)
Aps aeons or unity rocks if u need monitors..
What would you recommend?
Maybe you should review kali audio LP6
LP6 are ampli class D with "hssss" noise. I tested and return them .... HS7 has zero noise in my studio :)
Hi Streaky.. can you review the Mackie XR624 plz
Hi, thanks for the review, can I ask a question? I use an RD2000 stage piano just for home use which is paired up with these hs7 speakers but I'm not happy with the bass. My question is whether or not to get a sub to use with the hs7s or sell them and upgrade to the hs8 which I believe has superior bottom end and more body to the overall sound. Or alternatively, is there an alternative solution that you could recommend that will not disappoint for roughly or as near to same budget? My main use for the speakers is for a digital piano. I would be very grateful for your expert feedback.
You need a limiter on your voice :p
Thanks Streaky.
Man ! I really REALLY need to know if this ones have a better response than the Adam's T7V... Cus i'm about to buy them, and I need to make a decision
@@halsyon2902 I've heard that these Adams sound like Hi-Fi and they are not that flat, it's more like for listening to music than producing... So i don't know man, I think the Yamaha's are the bet that you know that they are not gonna dissapoint you
@@maurosomm Hey man, after 4 yeas Witch was your decision and how did you get along with that?
Elite reviewer! 😄
Hello, do you use the IsoAcoustics ISO-155 size or IsoAcoustics ISO-200 for the HS7? Thank you
ISO-200 works for HS7's.
Thank you Streaky
Fist time i buy yamahas 5
And is difficult to hear the bass
And i sell them am and i buy 8
But again i have problem whith the low and, and i sell it and i buy KRK ROKIT 6 its more good for hip hop and Rap music then i produce, and now i buy Yamaha 7 and the sub Yamaha and i think its the deal! Ho won't s to hear everything in the mix!
In a scale of one to ten how good do you think they really are I just ordered a pair and I got them for 359 for the pair still worth it and how do you think 🤔 the hs7 are
Do you use yamaha ns10 with sub or without?
Hi am looking to buy these a use them with my Yamaha Tyros 5 keyboard it has its own satellite speakers but want a better sound will use the MSO5 sub with HS7s just wandered would the HS7s be ok for the T5 and the sub. thanks.
i realy like your reviews! what you think of the Kali Audio IN-8 they are A new 3 way system of Kali.
They are S.H.I.T .... Don't buy it !!!
What you think hs7 or adam t7v?
I got the HS8. Now im thinking about to buy a Sub. Anyone can recommend a good Sub for them?
Kali audio IN-8 review if possible please boss!
What subwoofer are you using? I always wanted to find one with a foot switch.
hey sr so what would you buy today?? yamaha hs8 or avatone cla10 active??
What's your favorite speakers for mixing and mastering 💬🤔?
I just got these and they seem really quite :( like the bass does )
What do you recommend for beginners I'm having a hard time with what monitors brand to go with ?
Small treated room 4-5 inch, medium treated room 6-7 inch, large treated room 8-10 inch.
Most brands are good. Upgrade to higher end when ready to advance
good review, tnx sir \m/
300lbs a pair? They are quite heavy and you're pretty strong.
hello how do you set the cross over settings... ? via the rear panel ?
its 300 pounds for one not the pair
Nice review but stop shouting 😂👍🏻
WHAT?!?!
These or the T7Vs???
could you , would you, compare these to the Rokit 5's by KRK ?for up to 5 hundo what is UK Streaky's recommendation pls? Cheers from Rainy Seattle
i have booth here. RP5 G3 is better for mix bass, high end and stereo and less ear fatigue but less precise in the mids. Yamaha is better for neutral mids and more details in the mids. RP5 + HS7 / 2 = perfect speaker lol.
I have a question. If I buy those, there is no such thing as "right side" and "left side" correct? I can just buy two HS7s and connect them to my audio interface.
Correct… They’re not any kind of mirror image design.
Massive bump in the midrange. Sounds lopsided and grainy. Rockits are a far better option for mixing.
I miss those things
I know there are a lot of expensive, overpriced speakers out there, that for sure sound good....but I would not say that this Yamaha’s are cheap....maybe well priced and not for snobs.