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Experts prefer Yamaha HS5 over Focal Alpha 50

On 10 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 99 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .

Currently, Yamaha HS5 received 6 endorsements from Hyperbits, Gearank (7 Nov 2024) Music Radar (27 Nov 2024) and 3 others. Meanwhile, Focal Alpha 50 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
1	-	$198	Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces.	-	-	-	4	8	-	4	4	2	1
N/A	N/A	Check price	Focal Alpha 50	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Hyperbits ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4

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#4 out of 20 Yamaha HS5
Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)

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Source: hyperbitsmusic.com
On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Yamaha HS5 as #8

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#8 out of 12 Yamaha HS5

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Source: www.gearank.com
On 27 Nov 2024 Music Radar ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4

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#4 out of 9 Yamaha HS5
The best for a true representation of your recordings

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Source: www.musicradar.com
On 14 Sep 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4

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#4 out of 10 Yamaha HS5
Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)

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Source: www.pianodreamers.com
On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Yamaha HS5 as #2

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#2 out of 10 Yamaha HS5

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Source: musiccritic.com
On 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked Yamaha HS5 as #1

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#1 out of 8 Yamaha HS5
Best overall

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Source: www.popsci.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Yamaha HS5 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Focal Alpha 50 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Studio Monitor	higherhz.com	Pocket-lint	woodandfirestudio.com	Hyperbits	Gearank	Careers In Music	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	Music Critic	Popular Science
1	-	$198	Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces.	-	-	-	4	8	-	4	4	2	1
2	-	Check price	JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging.	-	-	-	1	5	-	7	5	3	6
3	-	$720	Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring.	-	5	-	-	-	1	-	8	7	-
4	-	Check price	Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments.	-	-	1	-	12	4	-	-	9	-
5	-	Check price	KRK Rokit RP7 G4 The KRK Rokit RP7 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio tool with a neutral and flat frequency response, making it suitable for music production, mixing, and mastering, and is ideal for use in recording studios and live sound reinforcement applications.	-	3	-	7	-	2	5	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	Genelec 8010A The Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful option for near-field monitoring in small studios or home recording setups, delivering exceptional sound quality in a small package.	2	2	8	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	$200	PreSonus Eris E.45 The PreSonus Eris E.45 Studio Monitor is a compact and affordable nearfield monitor with a neutral sound signature, defined high and mid-range frequencies, and punchy bass response, making it a great choice for small home studios, desktop setups, and casual listening.	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	1	-	-
8	+1	$100	PreSonus Eris E3.5 The PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker that delivers clear and accurate sound, making it an ideal solution for a variety of audio uses.	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
9	-1	$350	Yamaha HS7 The Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile speaker that provides precise and accurate sound with low resonance, making it ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering in larger studio spaces.	-	1	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-
10	-	$399	Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances.	-	-	2	6	7	-	-	-	-	-
11	-	$99	Mackie CR3-XBT	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	8
12	-	$899	Focal Shape 65 The Focal Shape 65 Studio Monitor is a powerful and precise nearfield monitor suitable for professional use, praised for its accurate and detailed sound reproduction and well-balanced low-frequency performance.	-	-	-	12	-	-	1	-	-	-
13	-	Check price	Kali Audio LP-6 The Kali Audio LP-6 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of applications, making it an ideal choice for music producers, sound engineers, and home studio owners who prioritize accuracy and clarity in their audio production.	-	-	-	5	-	-	9	-	10	-
14	-	Check price	Genelec 8030C The Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor is a compact and lightweight device that delivers exceptional sound quality with its bi-amped design, power response, and maximum SPL, making it ideal for critical listening and mixing applications in small to medium-sized studio spaces.	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	10	8	-
15	-	Check price	Adam Audio T5V The Adam Audio T5V studio monitor is a compact and powerful device that delivers exceptional sound quality and performance, making it an ideal choice for recording studios, home DJ setups, and other professional audio environments.	3	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
16	-	$199	KRK Rokit 8 G4 The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Studio Monitor is a powerful and versatile audio solution with clear and accurate sound reproduction, making it ideal for studio recording, DJ monitoring, and other professional audio applications.	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
17	-	Check price	KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups.	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	6	-	-
19	-	Check price	Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music.	-	-	9	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	$248	Adam Audio T7V The Adam Audio T7V is a powerful and versatile studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound at an accessible price point, making it an ideal choice for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters, and music producers.	-	-	5	-	4	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker system that delivers exceptional sound quality for music production, mixing, and mastering, with advanced DSP processing, a unique design, and excellent stereo imaging and low-end.	-	-	-	-	-	5	6	-	-	-
22	-	$2495	Neumann KH 310	-	4	-	15	-	-	-	-	-	-
23	-	Check price	Dynaudio BM5 mkIII The Dynaudio BM5 mkIII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable option for small to medium-sized recording studios, home recording, and mixing, delivering clear and accurate sound reproduction with a transparent and natural sound that won't fatigue the listener during long mixing sessions.	-	-	-	10	9	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	Check price	Focal Solo6 Be The Focal Solo6 Be is a versatile and high-powered studio monitor that delivers remarkable clarity and an expansive soundstage, making it suitable for professional and personal use.	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

90

Total expert reviews: 3

with a score: 1
without a score: 2

Highest score by Gearank	90
Average score based on 3 reviews	90
Lowest score by Gearank	90

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Expert reviews [19]

84

Total expert reviews: 19

with a score: 8
without a score: 11

Highest score by Home DJ Studio	94
Average score based on 19 reviews	84
Lowest score by Digital Stereophony	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

5” Polyglass cone mid-bass
1" Coated Aluminum inverted dome tweeter
Frequency Response: 45Hz - 22kHz
Amplifiers: 35W / 20W – Class AB
Special Features: Front Ported, LF/HF shelving, Single-ended & Balanced Inputs, Auto Standby
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From Seller:

Includes (2) Yamaha HS5 studio monitors
2 Way bass reflex bi amplified near field studio monitor with 5 inch Cone woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter
Has monitors emphasize sonic purity without any coloring or alternation of the original sound
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#4 out of 20	Yamaha HS5	Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)
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#8 out of 12	Yamaha HS5
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#4 out of 9	Yamaha HS5	The best for a true representation of your recordings
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#4 out of 10	Yamaha HS5	Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)
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Experts prefer Yamaha HS5 over Focal Alpha 50

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