Monitors / Monitoring

Almost half a century after its initial release, Yamaha’s classic three‑way monitor remains an impressive speaker, and it pioneered the use of diaphragm materials that are still considered cutting‑edge today.

I have heard somewhere that you should avoid having your tweeters centred vertically in the room — is there some truth in it?

In their latest headphone design, Yamaha have sought to capture the essence of their classic NS10 monitors. Have they achieved it?

Yamaha's latest monitors may look like the classic NS10s, but looks can be deceiving...

Love or hate the Yamaha NS10, this unassuming little speaker has found a place in the studios of many of the world's top producers. We trace its history, and investigate why a monitor whose sound has been described as "horrible" became an industry standard.

If you want a modern take on the classic NS10, this Yamaha monitor might be just what you're looking for.

These new monitors from Yamaha add some low-end welly to the sound of the legendary NS10.

Yamaha's newest powered monitors deliver a solid and detailed performance, even at high playback levels.

If your monitoring isn't up to scratch, your whole production will suffer, so here are some tips on setting up your room so that your mixes always sound their best.

Does this affordable powered speaker from Yamaha have what it takes to handle project studio mixing?

The market for good but affordable 'reference' monitor speakers seems almost boundless and Yamaha have recently joined the fray with their active MSP10s and associated subwoofer, the SW10. Hugh Robjohns digs out his test discs again...

Paul White tests Yamaha's latest super-compact powered monitor.