The Yamaha HS8 is an active 2-way bass-reflex nearfield reference monitor from the second-generation HS Series, the successor to the legendary NS-10M lineage. It is designed to give engineers the honest, precise reference needed for trustworthy mixing decisions rather than flattering, colored sound. Newly developed transducers, an 8-inch cone woofer and a 1-inch dome tweeter, use an advanced magnetic field design for smooth response and seamless transitions across a 38 Hz to 30 kHz range. A high-performance bi-amp unit pairs a dedicated 75W amplifier with the woofer and a 45W amplifier with the tweeter, delivering 120W total with a well-defined low end at any output level. Room control and high trim response controls adapt the HS8 to different room acoustics and placement, while balanced XLR and TRS phone inputs connect cleanly to interfaces and mixers. With a 2 kHz crossover, it suits professional studios, producers and content creators who want accurate monitoring in Nairobi and beyond. Key Features: - Active 2-way bass-reflex nearfield monitor - 8-inch cone woofer + 1-inch dome tweeter - Bi-amp system: 75W LF + 45W HF (120W total) - Frequency response: 38 Hz - 30 kHz - Crossover at 2 kHz - Room Control and High Trim response controls - Balanced XLR and TRS phone jack inputs