Yamaha HS8 VS ADAM Audio T8V - Which One Should You Buy?

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Are you looking for the best budget studio monitor for your home studio? In this video, I will be comparing and reviewing the Yamaha HS8 and the ADAM Audio T8V active studio monitors to see which ones are best. Should you buy the Yamaha HS8 or the ADAM Audio T8V?
Both of these are active 8" studio monitors, and they are both quite powerful. The specifications are also very similar, but there are some subtle differences here. Both the HS8 and the T8V monitors are among the most popular studio monitors in the budget monitor segment right now, and I've had a lot of requests to do a comparison video between these two studio monitors.
Choosing a studio monitor for your home recording studio is perhaps one of the most important decisions you'll make, so it's important that you end up with a monitor that works well for you, and in your particular home studio. Every room is different, and choosing the right studio monitors is important in order for your mix to be as good as possible. Both these studio monitors are great for EDM and bass-heavy music in general simply because the abundance of power and the large cones provide better low-end extension, which makes it easier to mix bass-heavy music. But they also provide great clarity, so these should work well for most people.
Mixing and mastering is not easy, but the right equipment can help you make better decisions. If you have a room that's large enough, then I believe that 8" monitors are the best compromise, since it delivers a much more solid low-end response than smaller monitors are capable of.
Note that if you have a small room though, then smaller studio monitors will probably be a safer bet, like the HS5 or HS7 / T5v or T7V.
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00:00 Introduction HS8 vs T8V
00:21 Yamaha HS8 unboxing
00:33 Yamaha HS8 Review
00:53 Yamaha HS8 Spesifications
01:53 Mixing on small vs large monitors
02:50 Yamaha HS8 Frequency Response
03:12 Yamaha HS8 Technical data
03:28 Yamaha HS series
03:38 ADAM Audio T8V Review
03:43 ADAM Audio T8V Unboxing
04:23 ADAM Audio T8V Spesifications
07:52 Two-way speakers vs three-way speakers
08:26 ADAM Audio Ribbon tweeter
09:17 Conclusion
09:42 Ribbon tweeters vs dome tweeters
11:03: HS8 VS T8V Specifications
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@FireWalkMusic 3 жыл бұрын

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@martinomburajr.5905 5 ай бұрын

Every once in a while you find a reviewer that understands what we want from a video like this. Straight to the point, carefully opinionated and concise. Thank you! Will likely grab a T7V since my room size aint that big.

@Gibsondude 2 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%

@omarverone 2 жыл бұрын

My HS8 suffered a serious fire accident and a fall from like 3 feet, still playing as new.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

They can truly stand a beating :)

@omarverone 2 жыл бұрын

@H0T-Vlog Go to My Channel use the back switches, are made for that, and use a power regulator for taking care in case of electricity variatons, and yes i think a general switch can be dangerous because is like a river door, let the power go with more strength

@lukeesham2562 2 жыл бұрын

I know these are built to mix, but would you say they can double as speakers to listen to music that is already mastered? I’ve been hearing mixed review as to if these sound too flat to play music casually.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@lukeesham2562 Hi, these are reference monitors intended for mixing and mastering. Their sole purpose is to play back the music as neutral as possible, and with as good audio quality as possible. They are also nearfield monitors, so they're not as effective at angles compared to general HIFI speakers. HIFI speakers often tend to sound different, or "better" according to many because they do not play back the sound in a neutral manner. They typically amplify certain frequency regions, to try and make the low-end sound better and so on. So it can be a bit misleading. If the bass becomes louder on a HIFI speaker, it will usually sound better because "louder" always sounds better to humans. On the other hand, if you want to experience music the exact way that the original composer intended it, then you'll get the most realistic experience with studio monitors like this. They also have built in amplifiers so you won't have to think about that. They will require you to sit right in front of them (the golden triangle) to get a good listening experience though. So, there are pros and cons when it comes to using these as hi-fi speakers for casual music listening. Some really enjoy studio monitors, and others think of them as flat and more "boring" . The truth is that they represent music exactly as it "is", and it is the hifi speakers that actually "adds" something to the sound, making them sound more exiting (most of the time). :)

@omarverone 2 жыл бұрын

@@lukeesham2562 i know there are better and expensive Monitors like focal, Adam, Dynaudio, but i use everyday for hours and hours the hs8's in casual listening (spotify, youtube, you name it) and not seems to need another pair, and never had ear fatigue

@LogiForce86 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion all speakers should be flat (no matter what kind) and flavouring should be applied through an equalizer that is either separate or inside the amp's DSP. The reason is that every room has a different acoustic, and thus it is easier to dial in your preference if you can use a flat base as a starting point rather than having to figure out the frequency response of the speaker first. Which depending on how much range the equalizer has might not even be correctable.

@richsadowsky8580 7 күн бұрын

Have been using HS8's for sometime. I share your practice of keeping the volume at the 50% point and never ever had a need for more volume. I did experiment with other settings but found this was the best position for more-than-enough volume and clarity. The low end on these is great, and the overall musicality is exceptional. I consider them a great overall value. Yamaha has been a reliable technology vendor for me since my teen years in the 1970s. I am about to buy HS5 to offer a smaller option in the same room. Thanks for this video.

@westwing8615 2 жыл бұрын

unbelievable review, straight to the point, very very static, which is superb and so to the point. you didnt miss a beat, and your narration style is perfectly balanced, i didnt even get tired listening....so in a sense you're more like the T8V but also offered great midrange tone, so also like the HS8. Thanks for providing straight to the point content not like other reviewers outhere that drain the hell out of the listeners to give little. You said enough and gave plenty!! I love your last sentence : People have dissimilar hearing, which mean that different people will always prefer one over the other, very true in the audio world.

@RikJSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Dude !!! Your Channel is a Gold Mine for me. I'm always searching for more info regarding Recording in general. In addition to opinions about recent and solid computers for home Audio. I have no idea how or why I've never seen your KZfaq Channel before now. Anyway , it's great info you're sharing. So thank you. I'm excited about exploring all of your Videos. Cheers.. 🎸🎸🎸

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks! Glad to hear that you've found the content useful! 😊 There are so many large channels out there these daya, it's not easy to find small channels like this :)

@dessiplaer 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. I am presently looked for some new monitor speakers. As for having a notched volume knob, I saw a test of a set of monitor speakers with that type of knob where even though the knobs were set to the same notch, the speakers where not at the same volume level when tested.

@Nevermour 2 жыл бұрын

My first pair of speakers were a pair of Eris 3.5s and I quickly learned that's way too small to do anything with the low end. Was looking to upgrade and might get a pair of Adam t8vs. Love the review!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the review! Indeed, It's difficult to mix low-end on such small monitors, that's for sure. The 8" makes it much easier. Anything larger than that and you'll start to degrade the mid-range, unless it's a 3 way setup. The T8V and the HS8 are among the best 8" monitors you can get in this price range. :)

@nuhrel7389 2 жыл бұрын

I currently have the 3.5s as well, and I do want to upgrade, I just don't know if yamaha's adam's /:

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@nuhrel7389 Either of those should work very well :)

@woutervanteerling Жыл бұрын

Mann this video shows very well how big 8' monitors actually are, it's almost scary haha! so hard to decide on what to buy! I also have the RCF ayra pro on the list.

@robertritchie3134 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the best explanations and discussions about studio monitors - thx! I am in the market for some and its not easy... I want dual use. To be able to create backing tracks and then play guitar along to them - all at home

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful 🙂

@josephcorey4316 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Review. Thanks for this.

@honour7993 9 ай бұрын

What an amazing analysis, thank you.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 2 жыл бұрын

Great job just saw your channel for the first time nice job video quality is outstanding !

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated :)

@bigdoggetom6549 10 ай бұрын

I have a weird hard on for Yamaha stuff and I'm slowly gathering a Yamaha studio collection, but these Adams are real nice

@PeterMossUkulele 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this very thorough review. Thank you.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you liked it 🙂

@DjClimamusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi FireWalk 😊👍 Thank you very much for this quick review, well explained, thumbs up!👍

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😀

@Diploman7 2 жыл бұрын

Last week I've bought Adam T8V, from Yamaha HS7, I really love them🔥🔥🔥

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

There's a huge difference between 7 and 8" , that's for sure.

@marlondeagle 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this great review! Did you keep one of them at the end?

@mardomi74 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great review!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you liked it 😀

@bhm2270 2 жыл бұрын

The sound in this video is fantastic. When you started unboxing I thought someone was in the room with me😃

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks! I always post-process the audio with EQ, compression, etc to make it as good as possible. I don't just record straight on top of the video. It's a bit more time consuming, but I always try to go by quality over quantity :)

@deltalima5806 11 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you!

@PeterKKraus Жыл бұрын

It matters what the response curve within the stated range is. 33hz for 1 speaker could be 6db down from flat response and another could be 40hz at 3db down. THAT determines how there would be sonic differences. I'll take the Audioengine A5 for my 10 x 12 bedroom ty. From what I have gleaned... the weakness of ribbon tweeters is dispersion width and having to position them directly, on either side, at the sweetspot you want.

@RoyFJ65 2 жыл бұрын

Adam has very good upper range as expected from its tweeters but overall I prefer the Yamaha's due to its balanced natural sound. I personally use the HS7 with HS8S sub that works out quite good. Very nice balanced review.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it 😃

@RoyFJ65 Жыл бұрын

@@II-jv9yx great combo there, the top end as well as mid end and natural bass is what Yamaha is all about provided the source is true.

@OMPTraxxs 5 ай бұрын

First i buy the HS7. I missed low end. Them i decide to drive to the biggest music store and hear 20-30 monitors side by side. And i figuer out that tha yamahas have a mid range overboost. The adam more linear. Also the the adam ribbon tweeter is a whole class over the yamahas. I bought the adam t8v and the are way more better than the Yamahas.

@indyawichofficial1346 2 ай бұрын

Good for you then! T8V are great monitor for a price, same goes with Yamaha HS8 which were my choice and preference over Adam T8V, while in the end we both get what we pay for : )))

@sernelmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen order channels, but trust me this is the best channel I have come across, #1. Bro you are doing an excellent job. Can't wait for you to release the videos. I would like you to do a video, on actually mixing and mastering a full song. Thanks

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks! Much appreciated. Good suggestion. I have many mixing and mastering tutorials planned 😀

@sernelmusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Nice. Can't wait. Thanks bro

@matrixate 2 жыл бұрын

I use Avantones for midrange. The speed in dialing clarity I achieved on the first mix I did on them, was night and day. That mix was originally done on 2-way speakers and I thought it was clear enough then but it took a lot longer. They exist for a very good reason.

@wapanglemdur 11 ай бұрын

Do you suggest a pair or a single??? As it's mono

@matrixate 11 ай бұрын

@@wapanglemdur If you're only producing mono tracks, then you only need one. I use two because, although I do mix in mono and technically I could use one, I still need to mix for stereo systems and these speakers are superior for making sure the midrange is in phase and clear while in stero mode. So, having only one is not a solution for me. If you want to use one and then guess if your midrange is clear on your normal stereo 2-ways...go for it. I can't work like that.

@gadeonmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I got HS8 for music production, I hope I picked right

@em8969 4 ай бұрын

I use the Yamaha hs5, as I have a small room. I use always use ATR70x open back headphones, they are very light and I literally feel like I’m listening to my speakers as they are open back, very natural. They have a very flat midrange, one of the flattest in the game. My mixes truly started translating. As they are open back headphones their low end rolls off around 100-90HZ, I use Dt770 pros closed back to really check the lowend. I don’t know if it’s my skills which developed or my listening medium that drastically improved my mixes. Id say it’s a bit of both.

@josephsalustro3993 Жыл бұрын

GREAT straight to the point professional comparison video which is not easy to find on KZfaq these days Thanks so much

@arupsircar6620 26 күн бұрын

I was eager to get the T8 V but after listening to HS 8...i deicided to go for HS...sounds rock solid.. as at present using the Msp 5 for 18 yrs...wow...pieces of rolling stones.

@ikonmuzick7940 Жыл бұрын

Buy both! We run both sets with both matching subs. Incredible

@barneyrubble8255 3 ай бұрын

for monitoring or listening to music

@hireality 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review 👍

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😀

@aceofspades6667 2 жыл бұрын

How about the HS8 vs T7V for listening only? You mentioned the mids smoothness of the T7V over the 8 so not sure how the mids of the 7 compare with the HS8.

@raven-jz6cv 2 жыл бұрын

For my dj sets i have them f7s and sub7 and for my productions the s2vs tried yamahas never gel with their flat but guess it works for many others. On a side note on affordable monitors i tried them monkey bananas turbo8s and i was extreme impressed by their poweful low end response

@konpadelic Жыл бұрын

Hi, do you have a link for the monitor stand you were using??? Thanks

@abdullahhussain6807 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I plan on getting the T8V’s I wanted to ask if I getting the 10inch sub would Be too much?

@conflictortiz8906 2 жыл бұрын

I got my HS8 modified and got to sound close to a 3 way monitor and I love it

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, exactly how are they modified?

@conflictortiz8906 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I send it to zenpro company and they did it what they do is upgrade wiring and other stuff in it look it up

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@conflictortiz8906 Thanks, I will :)

@jeradatherton 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@firefox3770 Жыл бұрын

I have found a pair of adam t7vs and yamaha hs8s for a very similar price, and I often produce dance/edm music [and sometimes trap] - which one should I go for?

@DrBreezeAir Ай бұрын

Yamahas are great, but Adams are god-tier.

@user-tj2gs7wy8b 8 ай бұрын

i'm crying when he said "you don't have to check it in your car", i'm literally running in and out to check my mix 🤣🤣

@electronaut9858 2 жыл бұрын

T8v for the win.When I tried them both I falled in love with the sound of the t8v.(t8v is probably the most accurate speaker in this price range)Probably if I had more money I would have bought adam s3v or a8x,or something from APS.Although yamaha is very good it just cant beat adam audio.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

The Adams are great. People seem to have a kind of love hate relationship with ribbon tweeters. Some love them and others can't stand them. We all have very different hearing so people will never agree on what's "best". Personally I can't really make up my mind when it comes to these two. They're both very good in their own way. I prefer the low mids on the Yamaha's, but I also really like the Adam's clarity in the highs. I think both of these are among the best you can get for the price.

@lisaredsatl2571 Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic ...which of them are louder?

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

@@lisaredsatl2571 On paper the T8V is louder but in reality, you won't notice much difference. They can both play loud enough to damage your hearing, so you should never push them to the limit. It would be best if you always mixed on reasonably low volume, and only increase it every now and then to check the low-end, etc.

@ulfrohdin 2 жыл бұрын

The crossover point of the Adams is the deal breaker for me. Also Kali Audio IN8 v2 is a good option as it is a three way speaker for 399 EUR/speaker.

@alexgwiza Жыл бұрын

Thx for mentioning the Kali Audio! I have been on thomann for years but I've never looked at this brand! I think I will try this one Kali Audio IN8 v2!

@OMPTraxxs 5 ай бұрын

Always the high crossover frequence of the adam is named as a problem. But this isn't so. Hear them and you will hear that this is only a theoretical argumentation.

@nenobeats Жыл бұрын

Amazing channel

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

@TheOldFlyguy 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone used the Adam Audio T8V for Helix and Guitar? I've heard the Yamaha and wanted to know more about the Adam speakers. Are they worth the extra money?

@madgermzmuzic 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS BRO BEEN WAITING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THAT , I HAD THE HS8 THEY ARE MONSTERS BUT I SOLD THEM AND LOOKING FOWARD TO BUYING THE T8V

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😀

@JosephKarthic 2 жыл бұрын

why did you sell?

@Astro-X-Ent 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not the best decision made, but maybe get the t7v if you are going to go for the Adams 👍🏿

@JosephKarthic 2 жыл бұрын

nowadays spam account like above has been asking serious genuine questions instead of call me to have s*x etc etc...I gues they have upgraded their robot softwares./..shit..

@Astro-X-Ent 2 жыл бұрын

@@JosephKarthic 🤣😂🤣 I was thinking something seems odd as well

@CemilAkyuz 9 ай бұрын

Hi , I would like to hear your opinnion as an expert for more to listening to music and less mixing monitor as a suggestion to me. Thanks for the videos btw.

@Astro-X-Ent 2 жыл бұрын

Hs8 for more accurate reproduction, t8v for that hifi hyped sound. I used to use hs7's which weren't the best, but in the 8 inch range for budget speakers it's definitely gotta be Yamaha. 💯 Great comparison video 👍🏿

@vinbeeh Жыл бұрын

I would not recommend either model based on current prices. I listened to the Yamahas and Adams and tested the Presonus r80 as a third reference. The R80s have much better midrange imaging than the Adam t8V and have equally fine resolution. I found the yamahas to be tiring in the upper mids and not as strong in the top end.

@JiBi_2049 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@RSx94 2 жыл бұрын

SPAN is a good plugin if you only got small speakers to mix with. Mixing with your eyes can be done if you know what to do, but it can sure as hell also wreck your mix if you don't know how :P

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Visual aids can be very helpful, but only as a reference. I always recommend that people trust their ears first and foremost, but you can't always trust them fully due to room acoustics and so on, so visual aids can be a good complement to help you out. It's like with food. A famous chef once said that that you also eat with your eyes. If it looks good, then it tastes better too. :) So I'd say you need to make sure that it sounds good first, and then double-check with visual aids to make sure that what you hear is "correct" :)

@coreyd4194 2 жыл бұрын

I have some krk 5s, when you turn on your speakers do you use the switches on the back of the speaker or do you have a master outlet for all your speakers so it is one switch? is it bad to do that?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I just leave mine on all the time usually, but there's nothing wrong in adding a foot switch or something if you want to turn them on and off that way. :)

@bthellam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I think my biggest problem right now is determining if my room is the right size for either one. I currently have HS7's and don't feel like they're cutting it.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

There's a big difference between the 7 and the 8" when ut comes to low end in particular.

@baronvonlichtenstein Жыл бұрын

Even the T5V are insanely good. Adam really knows what they are doing.

@donnydarko7624 5 ай бұрын

According to Sound on Sound the HS8's have a flatter frequency response.

@levinste2750 Жыл бұрын

Could anyone please tell me if it would be possible to use an external DAC ( not some cheap one ) with those monitors? Would it help to improve the sound quality? Thank you

@rtsasa1 Жыл бұрын

Which monitor stands and isolation pads are you using in the setup?

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

Hi, I believe it was these. Cheap, but sturdy: geni.us/monitorstands And some basic monitor pads: geni.us/acousticmonitorpads

@thehottestbeatz 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I Can’t decide between the tv8, the hs8 and the new kali in 8 v2. Out of these two in the video, which one handles port noise better? Meaning which one has less audible air turbulence when pushed at louder levels?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Studio monitors are often a very personal thing. We all have different hearing and some people will always prefer one over the other, regardless of the specifications. Some really love ribbon tweeters and some hate them, I recommend that you go to a store and listen to all of them before you make up your mind. These two are my own personal favorites. Regarding port noise, there's no noticeable difference. The diameter of the port is pretty much the same. The important thing when it comes to rear-ported monitors is to try and avoid pushing it right into the rear wall or a corner. As long as you have a little bit of space behind it then it usually won't be a problem. Because you'll have cables sticking out back there, it's going to be impossible to get it all the way back towards the wall anyways, and as long as you have some distance this usually won't be any problem at all. :)

@thehottestbeatz 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I agree with everything you said, these two are great studio monitors and it’s hard to choose. Best thing to do is like you said go to the store and listen to them in person and decide. My choice will end up being which ever one can go louder without distorting. Adam t8v have a Max spl of 118db but only 90 watts and the Yamaha Hs8 have a max spl of 100db which seems much lower but it has more power 120 watts. Not sure why the t8v is only 90 watts but they both do sound identical from what I’ve heard. Like you said, Yamahas have slightly more and better mids. The t8v reach slightly lower than the hs8s but it’s not too much of a difference. T8vs are $600 a pair and the hs8s are about $740 a pair. With all that said, u can’t go wrong with either of these studio monitors. Thanks for the video ✔️

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehottestbeatz Indeed, either of these should be a good buy. Regarding the power, the T8Vs are indeed louder with less power than the HS8. The reason for this is that the T8Vs are slightly more efficient, so they don't need as much power. The ribbon tweeter in particular will move more air with half the power, compared to the dome tweeter in the HS8.

@rettaine4562 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic If you cant pick by sound, pick by appearance.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@rettaine4562 in that case I think the t8v has the advantage 😎

@sherwinS_13 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw a interview with Tim Valentine...he prefers the Adams T8V's over the Yamaha's HS8

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

People have very different hearing so we're all going to prefer different monitors. :) Both of these are very good, but some people prefer the HS8 and some the T8V. I recommend that you listen to both before you make up your own mind. Don't just listen to what any one person says, because your experience might be very different. :) Here's a good example of how different hearing we all actually have: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMd0m6Wimp-cm3U.html

@netht843 2 жыл бұрын

i use HS5 and HS8subwoofer for listening music, and i want to exchange them. Can u recommend good hifi speaker that's not really expensive?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, reference monitors like these are very flat and they are also nearfield monitors, so you kind of have to sit in that "triangle" in order to make them sound good. HIFI speakers are much wider and will usually sweeten up the sound a bit too (which is obviously not ideal for a mix engineer). When it comes to hifi speakers it's down to personal taste really. What I like someone else might hate and vice versa. I like DALI speakers myself. Good sound and not terribly expensive.

@RikJSmith 2 жыл бұрын

And , of course , I subscribed.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! 😃

@keysbymo944 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. Could you clarify in the end about the Mid-range vs High End clarity? 300hz-2k vs 2k-10k ? I recently tried a coaxial ribbon tweeter monitor and it almost sounded dipped in mid range and exaggerated in the 3-4k range. Curious if this is the same experience when switching between the HS8 and T8V. Appreciate it.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, ribbon tweeters often have a more linear frequency response compared to dome tweeters which often drop off a bit the higher you get, therefore they can sound a bit exaggerated in comparison. I think a lot of people have a love hate relationship with ribbon tweeter. Some people simply love them, and others hate them. They do offer exceptional clarity, but it's not for everyone. Between these two monitors, I liked the midrange better on the HS8, but the high-end was clearer on the T8V's. If it had been a 3-way speaker then there would be no issues related to crossover, but this is a compromise you'll have to accept when going for cheaper two way monitors. Especially with larger main cones.

@keysbymo944 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Update, I got my T8V's and I'm impressed. The mid-range definition I thought I was going to miss on the HS7 is not a problem at all it seems. Especially when my B speakers are Mixcubes. I listened to my fav commercial tracks for ~4 hours and the 4-6k range has not worn me out yet. Most of all, they gave me back the Bottom that disappeared when i went from HR824's to the HS7. Also, the quickly identified the problems in my last 3 mixdowns in my room I did on the HS7's. Too much 4k in 1x track, and too much Kick and Bass in all of them (~4-6db). Couldn't be happier.

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@keysbymo944 Thanks for the update! Glad to hear that you're happy with the T8V's! They are indeed very good. That's why I made this comparison video in the first place. I believe that when it comes to 8" monitors in this price range, the T8V and the HS8 are definitely among, if not the best you can get for the price.

@donit. 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

@ojasmusic4013 2 жыл бұрын

heya i hope that you are doing fine i want to purchase studio monitors... but i am confused between HS8 and T7V here in india HS8 are cheaper than T7V HS8 costs around 301$ and T7V around 335$ (for each) which in indian currency is a big difference. I am getting HS 8 at lower price then T7V but I have also heard that Adams are better than yamahas so IS IT worth buying costly smaller size monitor or should i go for HS8 PLEASE SUGGEST

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what kind of music you make, but assuming you make EDM and bass-heavy music in general, then I would go for the HS8 if I were you. If you produce classical music or something, and clarity is the most important thing, then the T7V would probably be the best choice.

@btdtgg 2 жыл бұрын

What monitor in this range plus another $150 would you suggest for listening to music also?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Studio monitors in general have very flat frequency response curves because they are intended to be 100% neutral, as opposed to HiFi speakers. Monitors can therefore sound more boring to some people. That said, if you want to experience the music exactly the way the composer intended it, then studio monitors will work fine. Note that they are often nearfield monitors, so you need to have them positioned correctly. Hihi speakers are not so delicate, so those can be placed further apart.

@btdtgg 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I am primarily using them as computer speakers. But I have built very large studio monitors that were very expensive and flat that I used as home speakers and I like the same non coloured sound for my computer when relaxing. Where I live I don't have the chance to audition many speakers. I am going to the only Audio shop with monitors tomorrow and they have the T8v's, the HS8's, Kali LP-8 and the Focal Alpha 80. I do love ribbon speakers though because of the airiness. I will be adding either a JBL or an Adam studio sub to the speakers as well. Speakers will be mounted a bit higher then they should be but pointed down and 5' apart. edit: I really appreciate that you take the time to talk to your audience. Cheers!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I actually listen to lots of music myself. The t8v has a wider sweet spot, but the hs8 is slightly warmer in the mids. You can't go wrong with either of these. Some people really love Ribbon tweeters and how they sound, others hate it. I suggest listening to both and then make up your mind. :)

@usa3904 Жыл бұрын

Is the Adam F7 better than these models?

@jann.s3442 2 жыл бұрын

I think T7v or T5v with a Adam Audio Sub would be great. Mid-rage clarity and low bass. Right?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@jann.s3442 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Whats the flatter/more studio Setup? t5v plus sub or t7v with sub?

@innabit5961 Жыл бұрын

T5v with the T10s sub is a killer combo

@whitekeys3771 2 жыл бұрын

HS8 all the way ❤️

@EvanZamir Жыл бұрын

Between these which would sound better for a digital piano setup?

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

Both would work well, but if top end clarity is very important to you then the t7v will provide slightly brighter top end due to the ribbon tweeter.

@aseelriyadh1556 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dear What about the low ends , mid and high ranges in Hs7 , if i use it in a home studio 4m × 6m × 3.5m ?

@enricofioresi4550 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty big room, I think you should go for 8" to achieve a better low-end, even though HS7 is a bit more flat in the mid range. But firstly you need a treated room.

@aseelriyadh1556 2 жыл бұрын

@@enricofioresi4550 Thank you very much ...

@fewsko4230 2 жыл бұрын

Adam is best 🔥

@lundsweden 2 жыл бұрын

I am totally willing to pay the extra for the HS8, but I have a tiny room for music making and think the extra bass may be more of a problem than an asset. I think I'm going for the HS5s as a result!

@steve5662 Жыл бұрын

the 5s dont have much bass at all... but for mixing they transfer very well to everything...

@steve5662 Жыл бұрын

I read that someone else was worried about the boomy bass in a small room, but he had no problem as he kept the speakers on volume notch 2 usually and had great sound

@NoQualmsTheArtist Жыл бұрын

This is bad internet advice, makes no sense. Buy the HS8.

@lundsweden Жыл бұрын

@@NoQualmsTheArtist The HS5s work for me, I have no regrets!

@NoQualmsTheArtist Жыл бұрын

@@lundsweden if it works for you then that's what is important. It's just speaker size for room size is a myth. For your information. It's wattage that is important. The larger the speaker the higher the wattage which equals less distortion. You can run an 8" speaker at the same volume as a 5" speaker but get a much clearer image because there is less cone distortion, not to mention the frequency range. If you can't hear it you can't engineer it.

@andreas-franke 2 жыл бұрын

So maybe, because I already have a 10" subwoofer in my home studio, the T7V could be a better choice?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You'll have all the low-end you need from the sub so if you're after maximum clarity then that might not be a good idea. It depends on your room size though. If you have a medium large room then I would consider the T8V anyways. The difference in terms of clarity is rather minor really, and personally I think the low-end response makes up for it, and it's also often easier to mix with larger main monitors rather than having to rely on a subwoofer, as you'll get a more realistic result with the main monitors. With the sub you also have to factor in issues with ideal placement, getting the level synced perfectly and so on.

@Chmied 2 жыл бұрын

Kali Audio IN-8 V2, your welcome!

@Jason315NY 7 ай бұрын

What did you replace your hs8s with??

@FireWalkMusic 7 ай бұрын

I'm currently using a pair of Adam Audio A7V

@filipkrstevski5449 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Pioneers compared to both of them

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

It's a much smaller speaker so they're not directly comparable to the 8" HS8 and T8V. It would be more comparable to the T5V and the HS5. That said, I find them to be surprisingly well balanced, and I actually prefer the pioneers to 5" Rokits for example, which I've always found to be a little bit too low-end heavy and colored. I think both the HS5 and the T5V provides slightly better sound quality overall, but they are also more expensive.

@filipkrstevski5449 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thanks i also have them and like them verry much. I also now have Dynaudio BM5MKIII but you give me a good answer thank you

@yourusernameeludesme8609 2 жыл бұрын

I bought Genelecs 8020D’s which are supposed to be better then both of these. Would like to hear some feedback on this as I find the Genelecs lack a little low end.

@StarWarsJay 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a bit confused. I want to buy the Yamahas. I noticed they sell them in singles, yet they are active. I’ve had a few pairs of active speakers and there’s always been one powered and one a slave/ passive. How does it work with them? Thanks man.

@thebandcordero 2 жыл бұрын

With these, they each have an amp. No slave monitor.

@WhiskyTanuki Жыл бұрын

They are sold as singles since each speaker is identical. Audio interface will have 2 monitor output at lease (Left and Right) with balanced TRS, you can get a 1/4 TRS to XLR cable for this purpose, goes into each speaker for left and right channel. If they offer RCA and you wish to use RCA for whatever reason it’s the same idea. Ideally balanced TRS output to XLR from a decent audio interface would be better than using a 3.5mm to RCA output from a PC.

@StarWarsJay Жыл бұрын

@@thebandcordero thanks mate. I have some JBL monitors and one has a volume control etc, where the other has nothing, just the sockets for the speaker wire. Sorry for the late reply btw.

@StarWarsJay Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyTanuki Thanks Whisky. yeah I get the wiring process, I was just wondering how it worked with an amp in each speaker, but I see what you mean. Both left and right TRS outputs go in to one speaker in my current set up (JBL active speakers with only one amp in one speaker which feeds a passive speaker).

@WhiskyTanuki Жыл бұрын

@@StarWarsJay Yea usually each speakers have 2 amps for 2-Way, 3 amps for 3-Way active studio monitors. One of many benefits of this design (having identical speakers), if one fail, you can pick up a new one/rental right away and continue working, vs having to buy a new pair.

@alexg8957 2 жыл бұрын

I had the T7Vs Adams and sent it back after 5 days. I couldnt handle the boomy bass from them. I bought then the HS8s and I love them!!! Bigger bass, less boomy, more clarity!!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

The T8V sounds very different from the T7V. Likewise, the T7V can't be compared to the HS8. That increase in woofer size really makes a huge difference to the fullness of the sound. The thing about ribbon tweeters though is that people either love it or hate it. :) It just goes to show how different hearing we all have, and how differently we perceive sound. By the way, I have a rather interesting video about that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMd0m6Wimp-cm3U.html It's fun to see how some people hear one thing and others something completely different. I suppose it's that way with studio monitors too. Some will say a particular monitor is boomy, some will say it's too thin. The most important thing is that you find something that you are happy with, and that works well in your particular room. You need something that you feel is working with you, not against you, so if something doesn't feel right, try something else. That's the right approach :)

@alexg8957 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic Completely agree, sound is very subjective is you dont measure it. And yes, the HS8 are very different from the 7s

@hotdog9262 Жыл бұрын

boomy bass is usually easily remedied by a foam plug in the bass port

@kozihoppy 2 жыл бұрын

Yammies all the way. Just make sure you get the HS8 not HS5 or HS7, and treat your room.

@spicecrop 2 жыл бұрын

The Adam's sound better. T8V's all the way. The Yamaha's are long in the tooth.

@sharegan6822 2 жыл бұрын

@@spicecrop high end boost is bad on the t8vs yamaha’s hs8 has the best midrange for this price range and also better low end clarity. the depth is huge.

@FLH3official 2 жыл бұрын

I use a pair of Yamaha HS8 since 4 years and I'm realy happy with them. It's unfortunate Adam Audio doesn't make "T8H", H, for an horizontal positioning. On my side the possibilty to put the monitors horizontaly or not is a deal breaker, they have to be horizontal in my current studio setup.

@kennylux Жыл бұрын

You're not supposed to use HS-8s horizontally as well.

@FLH3official Жыл бұрын

@@kennylux Yes and No..😏. As their tweeters' waveguides are round, same shape on 360° all around, you can listen to them in any position, the distribution of the high frequencies will not be affected. BUT You are perfectly right, Yamaha recommends to put them verticaly for cooling reasons (The location of the inner amp components and the shape of the heater behind. It makes sens). On my side I've no choice than put them horizontaly.🥴

@MiniProBro Жыл бұрын

I have just recently downgraded my studio stuff my previous monitors were the kh120a and the hs7 i found a very good deal on the adam t7v so i thought id see what all the good reviews were about and honestly i am blown away! they sound miles better than the hs7, hs7 give me headaches lol they are comparable to the kh120a i am not saying they are better by all means but i do not regret downgrading, im not going to talk frequency's but I'm going to talk about what i am hearing best way to compare the kh120a to the adam tv7 is adams sound a bit more coloured/hifi but they are picking up everything i hear on the kh120a, kh120a sound more neutral sorry im rambling about other monitors lol but my point is the adams are amazing, they should be 2x more! the main bad side is the led indicator is at the back etc but great monitors well done adam! by the way guys this is my opinion we all have different ears lol

@kevintran9321 2 жыл бұрын

Adams are great!

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! :)

@renefrater2394 Жыл бұрын

I still don’t know which monitors to buy, actually I need monitors that have very clean Low end… and very accurate sound, best in EQ range 20hz to 30khz .. someone some advice?

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

The hs8 sounds more balanced overall, but the t8v has slightly better clarity, so if clarity is very important then i would probably go for the t8v..

@Chalisque Жыл бұрын

The thing that annoys me with the T8V is that they've probably saved a few cents per monitor by not having notched volume knobs -- the T8Vs not even at 0dB.

@voiceofcrosschurch1878 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I use to mix through some budget headphones But Now I think of upgrading To a HS8 or T8V Usually I mix acoustic music,like i have acoustic drums,bass guitar etc. Like if you know hillsong or bethel music songs.. Can you say what is more good for mixing and mastering acoustic music?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, both of these are really good. Which one is best will depend on who you ask. Everyone has slightly different hearing. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you need at least a medium sized room for large monitors like this. If you have a very small room then one of the smaller ones in the hs or t series will probably be a better option. 😀

@voiceofcrosschurch1878 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic yes I do have a quite big room to have 8inch monitors . Btw thanks for the advice ❤️

@arupsircar4855 11 ай бұрын

Are ribbon tweeters replaceable ?

@FireWalkMusic 5 ай бұрын

Yes

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

What monitors/headphones are you using right now?

@kevintran9321 2 жыл бұрын

T7V :D

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

(I don't know what happened to my earlier comment. It's not showing up, but I can see it's still being counted. Can anyone else see it?)

@thomasfroland762 2 жыл бұрын

Headphones... Will be upgrading to monitors soon though

@Boodroo 2 жыл бұрын

Presonus Sceptre S8 (amazing monitors ) + Shure SRH 840

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasfroland762 While it is possible to mix solely on headphones, I still recommend having monitors too. Check out this video: Headphones VS Monitors - What's best for mixing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8ynlcKisLeymIk.html

@mitmit804 2 жыл бұрын

I got my Hs8's 3 years ago a pair for $450 off ebay, i got lucky

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 😃

@vietht 2 жыл бұрын

can this speaker connect to a subwoffer?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you have the outputs on your subwoofer then you can hook them up to the subwoofer that way. The monitors themsrlves they don't have any outputs, only inputs.

@user-ob9zo9cr4c 2 жыл бұрын

Yamaha HS8 really fire or not? what I need to get 100% power of em?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Both of these are really good and they are both capable of playing REALLY loud! :)

@user-ob9zo9cr4c 2 жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic thx,

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ob9zo9cr4c You're welcome 🙂

@SimonLloydGuitar 7 ай бұрын

I've had a pair of these for about 8 years and they have proved to be fantastic as near field monitors. They are on for hours and hours on end and are not fatiguing. My reference monitors are Bowers and Wilkins 802's which are obviously at a different level and I use these for critical listening, but the Yamahas give you the information you need to make recording and mixing decisions.

@bren.r 6 ай бұрын

You’ve had a pair of HS8s or T8Vs?

@tmaslov63 2 жыл бұрын

7s or 8s for untreated room?

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the main difference between 7" and 8" monitors is mainly the low-end response. A treated room works well at absorbing mid and high frequencies, but is not as effective for low frequencies. When going for larger monitors the size of the room is the main thing to consider. 8" monitors should not be used in a very small room. In any case, treated walls will make a huge difference in any home studio, so I definitely recommend getting some acoustic treatment regardless of which monitors you go for in the end. :)

@billyolsson3340 Жыл бұрын

i couldn't mix sub/low bass with my hs8 until i got a hs8s sub for them. So i don't agree at all about hearing everything down there ;/

@baronvonlichtenstein Жыл бұрын

It's tricky because good headphones go well below even expensive studio monitors, but the bookshelves most consumers use might start at 80hz. Older people might have old wooden speakers going down to 40hz if they have a half decent brand. So who do I mix for? Headphones doing 20 to 20K or their crappy bookshelves starting at 80? My theory is, bookshelf speakers are crap, but they don't want to store and ship big wooden speakers anymore so you spend a lot for speakers with the low end of an average Fischer, JBL, Technics of old. Some with large bass reflex, horns, mids. But hey, plastic and metal boxes are cheap to put on a truck or warehouse. My Rokit 5 Gen 4 could easily be replaced by getting a decent pair of 80s or 90s speakers off craigslist. Old speakers that can do 40Hz to 20K are a dime a dozen.

@FireWalkMusic Жыл бұрын

The problem with bass and low frequencies is that we're not very sensitive to low frequencies. The lower the frequency, the less sensitive our hearing is to it. It's not like we hear all the way down to 20 hz, and then it just cuts off. Our sensitivity actually, start rolling off gradually from around 900 Hz. We therefore tend to "feel" the bass more than we hear it, and you obviously won't get that sense with headphones. You'll get a much better sense of it with studio monitors, even 5" will be better in that regard, but 8" that goes down to 35 Hz or so will be the best of course. If you could also add a subwoofer than that would be ideal. I don't recommend using standard hifi speakers for mixing and mastering. The reason for that is that they will sweeten the mix, while dedicated studio monitors (even cheaper ones) have a flat frequency response, which allows you to hear the music like it actually is, without any sugarcoating. Imagine mixing on hifi speakers, and then they add a 1,5 dB boost in the 80 Hz region. You'll think that kick is sitting perfectly in the mix, so you finish the mix and upload it. A few days later you hear it somewhere else and find out that the kick is severely lacking in the 80 Hz region. If you have some big hifi speakers with great low-end extension then you can of course use those in combination with small cheaper studio monitors, and switch back and forth to get a sense of it. I recommend using both headphones and monitors when mixing. I have some really expensive professional monitors that I use, but I also have some cheaper, but larger monitors that I use just to get a sense of the bass response. I also use headphones as I go, just to verify that everything sounds good on headphones too. You always want to make a mix that sounds good on everything :)

@baronvonlichtenstein Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic True, regardless of frequency range, even good home speakers were probably made with a V shape rather than flat response where reference speakers, like studio headphones were designed not to boost anything. But I find massive differences in those headphones. To me, DT770 doesn't have much bass. Pro 280 and ATHM40X have too much and sound very different than the 770s. So I record on MDR7506 because they seem fairly middle ground. Oddly enough I noticed Rockville M50s are also fairly evenly boosted, even if they seem to add a little distortion. But I suppose I have to use the 770s as the standard. I just suspect they are cutting low end. Just got Samson DR850s and Philips 9500 but my favorite headphones now are Superlux 681. They are amazing.

@baronvonlichtenstein Жыл бұрын

@@FireWalkMusic I just heard a bunch of Adam, M-Audio, Yamaha and JBL at Guitar Center. I have to say the Adam Audio blew my doors off. Either as reference or home listening both the low and high frequencies were clear and gorgeous. They are on my radar now. They are competing with Yamaha for reference speakers and have only been around about 20 years. Impressive.

@qsds769 Жыл бұрын

Stick with NS 10's, if you can find some 😅

@fartpooboxohyeah8611 5 ай бұрын

Room size has nothing to do with it. You always want monitors with the widest frequency range. On most, if not all budget monitors with woofers smaller than 8 inch you simply cannot hear the low end enough. You can't mix what you can't hear. There are some high end monitors in the 6.5" and 7" monitors that go low enough, but nothing in the budget class that I'm aware of.

@johnsuggs7828 Жыл бұрын

*HS8s* 100db Max SPL 120W (75/45) 38Hz - 30KHz Frequency Response. (Anything above 18KHz isn't going to be heard by most adults) *800* *Dollars* (pair) *T8V* 118db Max SPL 90W (70/20) 35Hz - 25KHz Frequency Response. (Anything above 18KHz isn't going to be heard by most adults) *600* *Dollars* (pair)

@OMPTraxxs 10 ай бұрын

I heared both side by side. Hs8 is mid overboost. Adam Audio T8V is much more balanced. Better Buy ;-)

@indyawichofficial1346 2 ай бұрын

To "hear" them somewhere, in a room one does not know, without an experience working with either of these in the question, hardly qualifies the preference as "better" buy. It simply states, that you liked one of them better. Nothing wrong with that. But that is all.

@0raxabizze735 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible if I buy one of these and mixing in my small room (8.5 x 14 x 7.8 (ft) / 2.6 x 4.3 x 2.4 (m)) without annoying my neighbors? (I live in an apartment, so my room is directly attaching to my neighbors by a concrete wall) (I mostly work on bass heavy genre like Future Bass and DnB)

@FireWalkMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, for bass heavy genre these will be the ultimate choice. However, they do go quite low and when you play at louder volumes the bass will probably be noticeable for the neighbors. The thing with bass and low-end in general is that low frequencies can travel through walls, while higher frequencies does not. That's why you always just hear the kick and the bass when someone has a party in the same building. If you have a small room and thin walls, combined with grumpy neighbors then perhaps the smaller T5V / T7V or the HS5 / HS7 will be a better fit. But again, it also depends on your neighbors and how sensitive they are. Most people will tolerate some music over short periods of time, so if you were to play at fairly low volume most of the time, and then just crank it up now and then to check the low-end then they probably won't mind too much. :)