HS MP Models

In 2019 we marked the fiftieth year of the PA division, and had the idea of producing a special model of the HS series that would feature even greater attention by Yamaha engineers. The HS series embodies the design philosophy on which Yamaha has long insisted for its studio monitors, and is now available as a special paired model that uses selected volume parts. The paired model series bears the designation of MP (Matched Pair), and MP stickers are affixed to the back of each unit. Manufactured at the same time, and with paired serial numbers, the “HS MP models” is offered by Yamaha as a special fiftieth anniversary commemorative model. We are confident that this special pair of stereo monitor speakers will play a valued role in your recording, mixing, and mastering work.

Yamaha Pro Audio's history of aspiration and innovation goes back to 1969. Since the sale of Yamaha's first pro audio products, the VA120 and VA180 vocal amp systems, Yamaha has repeatedly aspired and innovated to create a wide-ranging lineup for applications including broadcast studios and commercial spaces, such as mixing consoles, power amplifiers, speakers, processors, and immersive sound solutions, each with the aim of becoming the new standard in their respective market.

Monitor speakers are one of the product areas that must be mentioned when speaking of Yamaha Pro Audio's fifty-year history. The "NS10M STUDIO" which went on sale in 1977 was a studio monitor speaker loved by numerous engineers, and earned a role in studios around the world. In 1998 came the "MSP5" powered monitor speaker which focused on providing the painstakingly faithful playback of the original sound that is demanded from nearfield monitors. Subsequently, the MSP/MSP STUDIO series that appeared during the period 2000 through 2008 benefited from a full measure of the know-how and technology that Yamaha has accumulated in the field of pro studio monitor design, going on sale as a flagship model that boasted a stunning degree of perfection.

This is also offered as the HS-I, a white model that meets the needs of those seeking a design that harmonizes with their studio interior, and is equipped with rigging points and the capability of using speaker brackets that allow mounting on a wall, ceiling, or baton mount for improved convenience of installation in a commercial production studio or in the sound room of a hall. With a choice of variation models to suit the customer's sight lines and scenarios of use, the HS series is now loved by an even greater number of customers.

From the NS10M series which became the de facto standard of commercial nearfield monitors to the MSP series and then the HS series, Yamaha has consistently insisted on "accuracy" as the design principle for its studio monitors. Aware that the sound of the HS series will be a new set of eyes (monitors) for engineers, we have applied a special level of thought and intention to their completion. Ultimately faithful to the original sound, and able to rigorously reproduce subtle changes of sound and position in the mix, the HS series of studio monitors actualizes these design principles on which Yamaha has always insisted. Going forward into the future, Yamaha will always continue to aspire and innovate.