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Selling my Yamaha HS5 studio monitors.
Great compact nearfield monitors for producing, recording, and mixing. The HS5s have a detailed, relatively neutral sound and work especially well in smaller studios and home-studio setups.
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Sehr gute kompakte Nahfeldmonitore fürs Produzieren, Recording und Mixing. Die HS5 sind detailliert und relativ neutral abgestimmt und eignen sich besonders gut für kleinere Studios und Homestudios.
Preis: 250 €
Abholung in Berlin bevorzugt.
Bei Fragen gerne schreiben.
Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
These are a staple nearfield monitor, and the €250 ask lands a bit above the typical used market rather than in bargain territory. Against a recent comparator set with a €150 median and €322 75th percentile, this sits above fair-average but not outrageously so for a clean pair in excellent condition.
What makes them worth a look is the honest, familiar Yamaha sound: tight bass for the size, clear mids, and enough detail for mixing or desktop listening without much fuss. If they’re genuinely tidy, with both speakers matching well and no hiss, crackle, or tired amp behavior, the premium can be justified; just make sure the stands, power leads, and any original boxes are included if you care about easy setup or resale.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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