The Score Magazine June 2019 | Page 52

Yamaha HPH-MT8 & HPH- MT5 headphones MPH-MT8 These headphones are specifically designed to give you accurate response and high resolution sound. They reproduce every nuance of mid to high-end with tight bass. To create this product, expertise in professional and high=end studio equipment manufacturing has been used. Some important points to keep in mind about the product: HPH- MT5 High-grade monitor headphones that deliver a balanced sound that is faithful to the source. They are perfect in the studio, music production at home or for personal listening. These headphones are portable and lightweight. Features: • Detailed and brilliantly balanced sound profile • 40 mm custom drivers with CCAW voice coils deliver a broad frequency range from 20Hz to 20kHz • Impressive & passive noise isolation • Closed-back, circumaural design for excellent isolation • Simple, classic design • Three-dimensional arm pivot construction and adjustable slider length alleviate fatigue when working for extended periods • Comfortable to use Despite their large, robust over-ear design, the studio-black color scheme keeps the MT8 headphones looking decidedly unassuming up close. Verdict: The Yamaha HPH-MT8 headphones are a durable set with excellent sound reproduction for the money, easily providing some of the best all-around sonic performance at their price point, and adding in an extremely comfortable fit, to boot. It comes with a larger 45mm custom driver to deliver a wide, yet even spread of clean sound across the frequency spectrum. As well as dealing with the sound at high sound pressure levels. This means you can really complete a thorough mix down and test at different volumes. 50 The Score Magazine highonscore.com • Moveable earcups allow single-ear monitoring • Thick, durable ABS housing and folding arm ideal for use in tough working environments or travel • Straight 3 m cable suitable for use in a wide variety of applications *6.3 mm diameter standard stereo plug adaptor included • Convenient carrying bag included Verdict: If you're looking to make solid mixes that translate from system to system, they should be high on your list. Website: In.yamaha.com