Detail 01
Room Control: 0/−2/−4dB under 500Hz
Lets you reduce low-frequency output when placement near walls or other surfaces affects the room.
Product detailSKU #1500000414831
YamahaHS3 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors (Pair), Black
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The Korena take
Built for nearfield studio work, the black HS3 pair gives you a compact powered monitoring setup with a 3.5-inch low-frequency driver and 0.75-inch dome tweeter in each speaker. Its 70Hz–22kHz rated response and adjustable Room Control and High Trim make it a practical reference point when working at a desktop. XLR/TRS, RCA, and stereo mini inputs let it meet professional and consumer sources, while the front headphone jack keeps a private monitoring option close at hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Desktop recording and mixing setups where space is limited but nearfield reference monitoring is needed.
- Connecting a computer, interface, mixer, or electric instrument through the available LINE 1 and LINE 2 inputs.
- Adjusting monitor response when speaker placement is close to walls or a room is highly reflective.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Work that requires monitor response below the HS3's rated 70Hz lower limit.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
High Trim: +2/0/−2dB above 2kHz
Lets you adjust the high end for a harsh or reflective space.
Detail 03
20W + 20W dynamic output
One amplifier system powers the stereo pair.
Detail 04
LINE 1 combo XLR/TRS; LINE 2 RCA and stereo mini
Provides separate connection options for professional and consumer-level equipment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your source can connect by XLR/TRS, RCA, or stereo mini.
- 02Plan placement with the Room Control setting in mind if the speakers will be close to walls.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I connect these HS3 monitors to a computer?
Yes. LINE 2 provides a stereo mini input, and the product description identifies computers as a supported source type.
02Is there a headphone connection?
Yes. A headphone jack is located on the front panel.
03How can I adjust the monitors for my room?
Use Room Control for frequencies below 500Hz and High Trim for frequencies above 2kHz.
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Full specifications
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6 detailsSound
- Speaker Cable
- 2.5 m
- Speaker Components
- HF: .75 inch dome; LF: 3.5 inch cone
- Frequency Response 10db
- 70Hz–22kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 6 ohm
- Frequency Response 3db
- 85Hz–20kHz
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.2kHz
2 detailsPickups & controls
- High Trim Switch
- +2/0/−2dB above 2kHz
- Room Control Switch
- 0/−2/−4dB under 500Hz
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Right Side
- 2.1 kg (4.6 lb.)
- Left Side
- 2.8 kg (6.2 lb.)
8 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- LINE 1 (COMBO): 20 kohm, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): 10 kohm
- Power Requirements
- 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Maximum Output Level Measured Peak Iec Noise 1m
- 100dB SPL
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Input Sensitivity Volume
- Maximum): LINE 1 (COMBO): +4 dBu, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): -10 dBu
- Maximum Input
- LINE 1 (COMBO): +20 dBu, LINE 2 (RCA, ST Mini): +6 dBu
- Maximum Output
- Dynamic, RL=6 Ω; THD .1%, 1kHz, RL=6 Q 20W + 20W
- Input Connectors
- LINE 1: COMBO (XLR/TRS PHONE); LINE 2: RCA, Stereo Mini
5 detailsOther
- Indicator
- Power ON (White LED)
- Stereo Mini RCA Cable
- 1.5 m
- Enclosure
- Bass-reflex type, Material: MDF
- System Type
- Two-way powered speakers
- Front
- Volume
