Like the NS-10s before them, Yamaha’s HPH-MT5 Studio Monitor Headphones are designed to cast a white-hot spotlight on the problem areas of your audio. From the studio to the stage, these high-performance cans will help put the finishing touches on your mixes and paint your source material in a realistic light. Yamaha HPH-MT5s are loaded with full-range 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers for accurate sound reproduction across the entire audible spectrum. Their comfortable ABS headband, ear cups, and pads are designed to stand up to long mixing hours. The Yamaha HPH-MT5s include a carry bag, 10-foot detachable cable, and 1/4″ adapter.
Closed-back, circumaural design
There are two factors at play here: the closed-back earcups, and a circumaural (around-the-ear) design. The closed backs mean your Yamaha HPH-MT5 Studio Monitor Headphones offer increased isolation from outside sources, suiting them to stage use where you’re surrounded by loud audio. Their circumaural design means they seal around the ears to create the big bass needed for mixing applications.
Should I mix with headphones?
Monitoring in a reliable, treated environment with speakers you trust is always going to trump mixing on headphones. But today’s mixing headphones have gotten so advanced that, for audio folks without a great room and reliable speakers, they’re sometimes a better alternative. Take the Yamaha HPH-MT5s. These headphones are built for mixing from the ground up. Their drivers and ear cups have been designed to eliminate extraneous resonance, ensuring that what you hear in your HPH-MT5s remains true to the audio source. Headphones also have the added advantage of being portable — mix at the beach or at the coffee shop if you feel so inclined.
Business or pleasure?
Making great mixes means getting your hands dirty. That means hearing things that are sometimes unpleasant — room peaks, bass buildup, shrill sibilance, noisy guitar amps, and so on. I
| Open/Closed | Closed |
|---|---|
| Fit Style | Circumaural (Around the Ear) |
| Driver Size |
40mm |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance |
51 ohms |
| Cable Type |
Straight |
| Replaceable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length |
9.8 ft. |
| Plug Size | 1/8″ (1/4″ adapter included) |
| Color |
Black |
| Weight |
0.5 lbs. |
f you’re looking to make solid mixes that translate from system to system, they should be high on your list.
What Yamaha Says…
High-grade monitor headphones that deliver a balanced sound faithful to the source. Perfect for in the studio, music production at home, or for personal listening. Great portability thanks to the folding arm and 250g light weight hardware designing.
A legend transformed
It takes a true original to become an industry standard, and since their inception Yamaha’s NS-10M studio monitor speakers have become a mainstay of professional studios the world over, renowned for their legendary accuracy. From the NS-10M to the MSP and HS Series, Yamaha has remained faithful to a design philosophy focused on delivering the sonic accuracy that provides sound professionals with the perfect platform upon which to develop and establish their own signature sound. MT Series studio monitor headphones remain true to this fundamental concept, delivering precision sound reproduction that meets the demanding requirements of today’s professional studio and monitoring applications. With unmatched fidelity in a sturdy yet stylish design, and the durability to hold up to the rigors of the road, Yamaha’s MT Series headphones offer a level of comfort you’ll be thankful for after long hours in a critical listening environment.
- Finish: Black
- Specially designed for mixing
- Shed light on the problem areas of a mix
- Suited for the stage or studio
- 40mm CCAW neodymium drivers reproduce the entire audible spectrum (20Hz-20kHz)
- Comfortable design — built for long mixing sessions
- Closed backs — provides isolation from outside sounds
- Circumaural design — seals around the ear for deep, accurate bass
- Ear cups flip up for one-on, one-off monitoring
- Impedance: 51 ohms
- Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW
- Includes a carry bag, 10-foot detachable cable, and 1/4″ adapter
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