Detail 01
Under 4 ms system latency
The wireless system is specified below 4 ms of latency for performance timing and feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000399806
YamahaYH-WL500 Wireless Musical Instrument Headphones
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s YH-WL500 is a wireless, over-ear headphone system made for playing musical instruments. Connect its transmitter to a headphone output on an amplifier, modeler, multi-effects processor, or instrument, then move freely with under-4ms system latency while practicing. The semi-open headphones are voiced for musical instruments and can also play tracks from a music library over Bluetooth, making it straightforward to practice along. Expect approximately nine hours of continuous playback, with charging taking about three hours.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home-practice sessions where you want to play along with tracks from your music library
- Wireless practice from an amplifier, modeler, multi-effects processor, or instrument headphone output
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Approximately 9 hours playback; approximately 3 hours charging
Plan around the stated continuous-use and recharge times.
Detail 03
Semi-open, over-ear housing
The headphones use a semi-open over-ear design.
Detail 04
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
A wired input is also provided on a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your amplifier, modeler, multi-effects processor, or instrument needs a headphone output for transmitter connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play backing tracks through these headphones?
Yes. Bluetooth lets you accompany tracks from your music library.
02How long do they run wirelessly?
Continuous playback is specified at approximately nine hours.
03What wireless frequency do they use?
They use 2.4GHz wireless communication.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Wireless Communication Radio Frequency
- 2.4 GHz
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Continuous Playback Time
- Approximately 9 hours
2 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Power Consumption
- 2.55 W (5.1 VDC × 500 mA)
- Wired Input Jack
- 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
9 detailsOther
- Charging Time
- Approximately 3 hours
- Housing
- Semi-open back
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0 to +40 °C
- DC in
- USB Type-C (USB1.1)
- System Latency
- Under 4 msec
- Headphone Type
- Over-ear
- Driver
- Dynamic / 40mm
- Digital Format
- Original format (equivalent to 24-bit)
- Folding Swivel
- No/Yes
