Wow! The Tannoy sounds so much better and pleasant. I was going to buy the Yamaha, but after hearing the difference between them I've totally changed my mind. The Yamaha actually sounds unnatural. While the Tannoy sounds right and balanced and damn near source quality. I'm shocked. Even if it sounds warm I think thats a good thing for long hours of working, it makes it more comfortable. And I've been listening through a Soundblaster G6 with every effect turned off and Sony 1AM2 headphones that are so good I could even hear the noise floor of the microphone.
Personally I would get the Yamaha HS5 for mixing, with a bit of room correction eq it does very well for detailed balancing of mids/highs. Tannoy seems like more of a producer sound to me, good for tracking and composing and general listening.
Whilst I appreciate the very straightforward A-B comparison format of this test - without the highly subjective opinion of the presenter to sway you one way or another - it does concern me that I haven’t seen a single mention of things like the positioning and choice of the microphone, the codecs used by RUclips to upload the vid, the room size/type, the speakers/’phones you’re listening through, the age/ears of (we) the listeners. I could go on… I need hardly spell out to anyone concerned about mixing/monitoring that any one of these factors can have a significant impact on what you’re hearing. Considered together, I feel they render the whole process pretty suspect. Being obscenely old - and suffering from tinnitus - I’ve long been aware that my ears are probably the least reliable component in the chain that turns a couple of basic ideas into a piece of music (countless older, much poorer, speaker systems are almost certainly responsible for that). But imagine my surprise (mortification might be a better word) when a recent hearing test didn’t reveal a drop of in hearing at around 7-8kHz as I’d imagined - but a very significant fall over around 1.5 - 2kHz. I need hardly spell out the significance of this in audio/music terms, but it obviously suggests I can’t trust my ears anymore. More significantly, I wonder how many watchers of this RUclips vid (and the countless others comparing speaker models) are aware of how their ears and equipment are affecting what they’re hearing here? At the very least, it puts the concern about the 1kHz spike in the HS5’s response into some kind of perspective. As a thank-you to the company that took the trouble to post this video, I would commend the very broad choice of material used to conduct the test (another highly influential factor), but I really do feel there’s some vital information that’s been left out - and a couple of caveats about what you, the listener (whatever your age) can reasonably take away from such tests. And I haven’t even mentioned issues such as the subjectivity of music. As an editor and writer involved in music and professional audio for most of my life, I could count several hi-fi journalists as professional acquaintances - and often used to infuriate them by saying: OK, you’ve written your latest speaker review, now go back into the domestic environment where you conducted the test, move all the soft furnishings and other items six feet to the left - and re-write it. I’m not suggesting near-field monitoring in a studio environment is subject to such effects, but there are an awful lot of factors that really should be taken into account. My solution (beyond an uncertain future in music creation!) is simply to listen to my mixes on as many different speaker types (and environments) as I can - and seek the opinions of as many people as possible. Of course, at the end of the day, I still need a main pair of studio monitors - and like everyone else here, I have a decision to make about what to buy (not helped by the truly ridiculous amount of choice we’re faced with as purchasers). These days - taking into account the points I’ve raised - I find myself being drawn far more to factors like appearance, reliability and sheer desirability. And yes, I know that means I’ve probably blown my credibility…
Thanks for making this video, i although i already purchased the tannoys before this video was made, at the time i bought the tannoys there were like no reviews of the tannoys, so ive always wondered if i made the right decision to get em over the HS5, but now seeing how many people like the tannoys, im just happy.. ps im no audiophile so i use other people’s preferences as a guide
I used to own the HS8, now have Gold 8 and like them more than the Yammy. Some complain of hiss with the Tannoy, but mine are dead silent, I guess it's a matter of sound source.
This is the comparison I was looking for. Two of my anticipated speakers. But in this comparison, where you play different genres, to my ears, the Tannoy Gold 5 sounds very good. Where I think the Yamaha HS5 is more flat and will likely be better for mixing. But for me, the Tannoy Gold 5 is a candidate to enter my house...
@@TheDarius1968 Nope, eventually I went for the Sonos Five (Stereo pair). Got a good deal from the shop where my son is working. And for the kind of music I'm playing, they are right for my place. The Tannoys were definitely a candidate, so were the KEF LSX's even more. But the RUclips video of John Darko (comparison Sonos Fives and KEF LSX) made me change my mind. I have an Apple Music subscription, and the Sonos Fives are ideal for me. But in stereo pair (so two of them, and on the side, plus Trueplay) like John Darko suggested.
Am I wrong to think the speakers should sound as close to the source track as possible? Idk... I had an engineer that used big Yamahas and my mixes always were so inaccurate..it was so frustrating. Sounded nice in his speakers but everywhere else just so inconsistent. I’m deciding on new monitors and these videos are really helpful btw. Still undecided!
This test is the complete opposite of the Gold 5 vs T5V. Here the HS5 sounds far more hollow than the Gold 5. The Gold 5 is clearly superior in the lower registers in this comparison.
Thanks for the video! Good job. I'm watching every of your video. U are the best in the monitor comparison! I see your growing) Can I please ask you to compare Mackie XR 624 and Krk v6s4? It's good monitors, and I think a lot of people want hear them in your video. Thank you so much,
Tannoy clearly has more BASS. Not a fan of powered speaker controls on the back or front panels. For access and appearance purposes all controls should be on the side panels. Cable in/out should be on the back panel.
When you are using a studio reference monitor for engineering or mixing, you do know the objective is to get response as flat as possible right? If the bass response sounds boosted your mix might be LF cut on EQ and final mix will be different. But of course, if you decide to buy a speaker for your own entertainment, i.e., movies, karaoke, using auxiliary outputs for your stereo music instruments etc., Tannoy Gold 5 without a doubt is 'the best' comparatively to any reference monitors and all other bookshelf speakers, period. My take for 2023 - Best studio reference monitor speakers go to Yamaha HS5. Best active 200W speaker for entertainment goes to Tannoy Gold 5.
What are your recommendations for the best near field bookshelf speakers that aren't too large? I was thinking about something like the audioengine A5+ for general music listening.
Hi! I'm looking to get something around the price point of the Eris e5 XT or the Mackie MR 524. For a medium sized room with average acoustics, which one am I best to get out of those, or is there a better option? Thanks! Would really appreciate your help.
Thank you! I think I'll go with the e5. Also cause I have no other choice but to have my speakers close to the wall, so the front facing bass port would be better anyway.
The yamaha hs series has way to much hype i had them and hated them. Just like how rockits were in the past when everyone seemed to love them but they were just boomy and way over hyped.
@@Master.Mi.777 I really wouldnt go with yahama, i constantly hear bad things about it, like that they're using cheap parts etc, etc... and i dont really like yamaha myself too much, but thx for advice
Nice little speakers, Yamaha is a bit boxy, Tannoy seems boomy, none is great imho. I have a little speaker for my PC, EVE sc 203 (bought second hand) and they seem to outperform both of these (but they cost A LOT more). Have you ever tried the EVE ?
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Which ones do you like more the tannoy gold 5 or airpulse a100?
Wow! The Tannoy sounds so much better and pleasant. I was going to buy the Yamaha, but after hearing the difference between them I've totally changed my mind. The Yamaha actually sounds unnatural. While the Tannoy sounds right and balanced and damn near source quality. I'm shocked. Even if it sounds warm I think thats a good thing for long hours of working, it makes it more comfortable.
And I've been listening through a Soundblaster G6 with every effect turned off and Sony 1AM2 headphones that are so good I could even hear the noise floor of the microphone.
both sound awesome, the gold 5 warmer and the HS5 kind of flat more or less.. love them and its detail.
Tannoy the best!!
Personally I would get the Yamaha HS5 for mixing, with a bit of room correction eq it does very well for detailed balancing of mids/highs. Tannoy seems like more of a producer sound to me, good for tracking and composing and general listening.
LOL first track "DEEP"
Tannoys: almost the same..
Yamaha: became not so deep XD
Whilst I appreciate the very straightforward A-B comparison format of this test - without the highly subjective opinion of the presenter to sway you one way or another - it does concern me that I haven’t seen a single mention of things like the positioning and choice of the microphone, the codecs used by RUclips to upload the vid, the room size/type, the speakers/’phones you’re listening through, the age/ears of (we) the listeners. I could go on…
I need hardly spell out to anyone concerned about mixing/monitoring that any one of these factors can have a significant impact on what you’re hearing. Considered together, I feel they render the whole process pretty suspect.
Being obscenely old - and suffering from tinnitus - I’ve long been aware that my ears are probably the least reliable component in the chain that turns a couple of basic ideas into a piece of music (countless older, much poorer, speaker systems are almost certainly responsible for that). But imagine my surprise (mortification might be a better word) when a recent hearing test didn’t reveal a drop of in hearing at around 7-8kHz as I’d imagined - but a very significant fall over around 1.5 - 2kHz. I need hardly spell out the significance of this in audio/music terms, but it obviously suggests I can’t trust my ears anymore.
More significantly, I wonder how many watchers of this RUclips vid (and the countless others comparing speaker models) are aware of how their ears and equipment are affecting what they’re hearing here? At the very least, it puts the concern about the 1kHz spike in the HS5’s response into some kind of perspective.
As a thank-you to the company that took the trouble to post this video, I would commend the very broad choice of material used to conduct the test (another highly influential factor), but I really do feel there’s some vital information that’s been left out - and a couple of caveats about what you, the listener (whatever your age) can reasonably take away from such tests. And I haven’t even mentioned issues such as the subjectivity of music.
As an editor and writer involved in music and professional audio for most of my life, I could count several hi-fi journalists as professional acquaintances - and often used to infuriate them by saying: OK, you’ve written your latest speaker review, now go back into the domestic environment where you conducted the test, move all the soft furnishings and other items six feet to the left - and re-write it.
I’m not suggesting near-field monitoring in a studio environment is subject to such effects, but there are an awful lot of factors that really should be taken into account. My solution (beyond an uncertain future in music creation!) is simply to listen to my mixes on as many different speaker types (and environments) as I can - and seek the opinions of as many people as possible.
Of course, at the end of the day, I still need a main pair of studio monitors - and like everyone else here, I have a decision to make about what to buy (not helped by the truly ridiculous amount of choice we’re faced with as purchasers). These days - taking into account the points I’ve raised - I find myself being drawn far more to factors like appearance, reliability and sheer desirability. And yes, I know that means I’ve probably blown my credibility…
Thanks for making this video, i although i already purchased the tannoys before this video was made, at the time i bought the tannoys there were like no reviews of the tannoys, so ive always wondered if i made the right decision to get em over the HS5, but now seeing how many people like the tannoys, im just happy.. ps im no audiophile so i use other people’s preferences as a guide
Same here!
Trust your ears i also prefer the tannoys
I used to own the HS8, now have Gold 8 and like them more than the Yammy.
Some complain of hiss with the Tannoy, but mine are dead silent, I guess it's a matter of sound source.
Tannoy wins. Amazing bass for a 5"!
This is the comparison I was looking for. Two of my anticipated speakers. But in this comparison, where you play different genres, to my ears, the Tannoy Gold 5 sounds very good. Where I think the Yamaha HS5 is more flat and will likely be better for mixing. But for me, the Tannoy Gold 5 is a candidate to enter my house...
So, have they entered your house yet?
@@TheDarius1968 Nope, eventually I went for the Sonos Five (Stereo pair). Got a good deal from the shop where my son is working. And for the kind of music I'm playing, they are right for my place. The Tannoys were definitely a candidate, so were the KEF LSX's even more. But the RUclips video of John Darko (comparison Sonos Fives and KEF LSX) made me change my mind. I have an Apple Music subscription, and the Sonos Fives are ideal for me. But in stereo pair (so two of them, and on the side, plus Trueplay) like John Darko suggested.
Tannoy's period.
Am I wrong to think the speakers should sound as close to the source track as possible? Idk... I had an engineer that used big Yamahas and my mixes always were so inaccurate..it was so frustrating. Sounded nice in his speakers but everywhere else just so inconsistent. I’m deciding on new monitors and these videos are really helpful btw. Still undecided!
The nasty midrange peak of the Yamahas doesn't sound as bad as I thought it would, but I still wouldn't consider them.
What do you think of Tannoy Gold 5 vs Kali LP-6 if they are at the same price?
please DS
Where's all the mid-range on the Yamaha it sounds like a phase shift very poor
Bummer, I was looking to purchase a pair of yamahas, but after this demo. 👇
genelec versus focal one day? and some psi audio?
BTW Tanoy mostly perfect
The Tannoy's are awesome.
The Tannoy's need to be boosted via EQ in the Highs BUT.... other than that. Tannoys for the win
There is a front dail for that no eq needed
tannoy eats the yamaha... incredible
Holly cow i heard that Tannoy against the KRK and thought wow! But against the good ole Yamaha it's night and day. Some kind of weird phase
This test is the complete opposite of the Gold 5 vs T5V. Here the HS5 sounds far more hollow than the Gold 5. The Gold 5 is clearly superior in the lower registers in this comparison.
TANNOY GOLD 5 VS YAMAHA HS7 PLEASE
Thanks for the video! Good job. I'm watching every of your video. U are the best in the monitor comparison! I see your growing)
Can I please ask you to compare Mackie XR 624 and Krk v6s4? It's good monitors, and I think a lot of people want hear them in your video. Thank you so much,
tannoy gold5 : movie, music
yahama hs5 : news, sports
Tannoy clearly has more BASS. Not a fan of powered speaker controls on the back or front panels. For access and appearance purposes all controls should be on the side panels. Cable in/out should be on the back panel.
You gotta admit havin em on the front makes life a little easier when tweaking them
Tannoy на много лучше. У ямах звук никакой.
Tannoy all the way!
When you are using a studio reference monitor for engineering or mixing, you do know the objective is to get response as flat as possible right? If the bass response sounds boosted your mix might be LF cut on EQ and final mix will be different. But of course, if you decide to buy a speaker for your own entertainment, i.e., movies, karaoke, using auxiliary outputs for your stereo music instruments etc., Tannoy Gold 5 without a doubt is 'the best' comparatively to any reference monitors and all other bookshelf speakers, period. My take for 2023 - Best studio reference monitor speakers go to Yamaha HS5. Best active 200W speaker for entertainment goes to Tannoy Gold 5.
To mu ears, the tanoy sounds closer to original record than HS5
What are your recommendations for the best near field bookshelf speakers that aren't too large? I was thinking about something like the audioengine A5+ for general music listening.
Take a look at the iLoud micro monitors. Very small footprint and impressive sound.
Can I ask you to make a comparison between the yamaha hs5 and the behringer usb 50. For me it has both (in different price qualities) a flat sound
Hi! I'm looking to get something around the price point of the Eris e5 XT or the Mackie MR 524. For a medium sized room with average acoustics, which one am I best to get out of those, or is there a better option? Thanks! Would really appreciate your help.
It depends what are u want to do. Mackie is more for production. Presonus is more for mixing
Thank you! I think I'll go with the e5. Also cause I have no other choice but to have my speakers close to the wall, so the front facing bass port would be better anyway.
Yammmmmi 👌👌👌👌👌
The yamaha hs series has way to much hype i had them and hated them. Just like how rockits were in the past when everyone seemed to love them but they were just boomy and way over hyped.
Where's Yamahas bass?
It's usually in HS8, but in some cases it can be found in HS7.
could you recommend best speakers for around 200€? someone recommended Kali lp-6
For 200 euro you will get just one Kali LP6 monitor. You need a pair. Look for PreSonus E5 first generation
@@DSAUDIOreview okay thx will look it up:3
Yamaha MSP 3 (around 2*220 Euro)
@@Master.Mi.777 I really wouldnt go with yahama, i constantly hear bad things about it, like that they're using cheap parts etc, etc...
and i dont really like yamaha myself too much, but thx for advice
All the Tannoy as is Bass but for the rest Yamaha is better
Studio EQ = HS5
does any one here realise that this are for studio....been flat is a good thing....maybe the tannoy sound good but they add a lot of boxines
Yes we do realize a lot of things one of them is they are different monitors with different characteristics and it takes time to learn them
Nice little speakers, Yamaha is a bit boxy, Tannoy seems boomy, none is great imho. I have a little speaker for my PC, EVE sc 203 (bought second hand) and they seem to outperform both of these (but they cost A LOT more). Have you ever tried the EVE ?
Thats quite the 1khz peak on the yamaha.
Just different Monitors
the yamaha's needs the sub for appropiate bass response. Tannoy sounds a little boomy for my taste.
Yamaha better. Tannoy bass too heavy and unvaried. On the other hand Yamaha has lightness.
Less bass in Hs5
Anyone wanna buy my original eris 5's so i can buy the tannoys lol
Lol i have monitoring headphones but need some good pair of studio monitors give me lol
Where can I DM you? Lol
R.I.P. Yamaha
Well, no one with ears are ever going to buy the Yamaha's.
They're great for mixing and analytical listening. Not much else
Yamaha HS8 VS JBL LSR 308P MK2
Tannoy ...
hs5 with sub wins
R.I.P. Yamaha