There is a level control on the back of the monitor, as well as Room Control for adjusting the low ranges and High Trim functions for adjusting the treble. By registering the supplied licence in your account with a particular software vendor you are creating a permanent record of ownership so please be advised to make a note of your login details at the time of registration.

HS Series cabinets are designed to eliminate unwanted resonance and increase the accuracy of sound reproduction to their extreme limit. When you purchase a sofware licence you are effectively purchasing a code that will allow you to use the acquired software on your computer. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It stands out in almost any size room, but you need to pay close attention where you are placing it.These transducers utilize an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response to provide seamless, natural sonic transitions. It has a power of 95 watts, of which the subwoofer delivers 60 watts and the tweeter is responsible for 35 watts. I have reasonably treated room and after a few months of use, I don't think that I need and sub woofer with these monitors. Even with my less than optimal setup (about a foot away from the back wall), The HS8's present a fantastic soundstage and are resolving detail that I have never heard in my music before.

The HS Series features newly developed transducers that achieve astonishingly smooth response over a wide range of bandwidth. This second generation of 'HS' nearfield reference monitors, like their predecessors, share the same design philosophy as the legendary NS-10M studio monitors.The Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitor is a reference speaker perfect for mixing and monitoring in home studios. Their large 8" woofer and 120 watts of biamplified amplification make them excellent for use in larger studios and rooms.

The dense and durable MDF construction has a damped acoustic response and the rear speaker port further reduces unwanted noise. As Yamaha says: “ Unlike studio monitors with added bass or treble frequencies which may sound more flattering at first, HS Series speakers were designed to give you the most honest, precise reference possible, providing an ideal sonic platform to build on throughout the mixing process . Yamaha‘s nearfield reference monitors produce an honest and precise sound, unlike studio monitors with enhanced bass and treble frequencies resulting in a more flattering first impression. I decided to go for studio monitors mainly to avoid external amplifiers and compared to commercial compact systems, audio quality is off the roof.

The treble is sharp, resonates nicely, the middle range is not suppressed by the other frequencies, the bass is definite and powerful.