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At a glance
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Yamaha HPH-MT5 is a closed-back, circumaural studio monitor headphone with a 40mm dynamic driver and CCAW voice coil, offering a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and an impedance of 51 ohms. It is a wired headphone with a 3.0m straight cable and includes a 6.3mm adapter.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Yamaha HPH-MT5 is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone designed for monitoring, featuring a 40mm dynamic driver and a wired connection with a long cable. It delivers a neutral, accurate sound signature suitable for tracking and mixing, with a foldable design for portability and a detachable cable for convenience. Priced around $100, it offers a straightforward, no-frills tool for musicians and audio professionals.
What works
- Neutral, accurate sound for monitoring
- Foldable design for portability
- Detachable cable with 6.3mm adapter
- Comfortable leatherette ear pads
- Solid build for studio use
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Wired only, no Bluetooth
- Slightly bulky for travel
- Limited frequency range compared to higher-end models
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 51 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 51 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 245 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Pad material | leatherette |
| Connector | 6.35 mm |
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