Yamaha MSP7 STUDIO Description

Refined Monitoring Precision

Yamaha's "STUDIO" series monitors have been designed with serious monitoring in mind. Emphasis is on reference-quality reproduction precision that lets you hear sonic details, rather than flattering sound. They carry on in the tradition of the venerable NS10M STUDIO monitor speaker, which was the definitive near-field speaker monitor in an overwhelming majority of professional studios throughout the world for many years from the 80s onward. But technology has evolved dramatically right throughout the audio chain, and speakers must follow suit.

The new top-of-the-line MSP7 STUDIO Powered Monitor Speaker is capable of delivering consistent quality and performance that you can rely on in modern production environments that handle any combination of digital and analog sources as well as stereo and surround formats.

Yamaha MSP Studio Series Line Up

Powered Monitor Speaker MSP7 STUDIO

• 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified near field studio monitor
• 6.5" cone woofer and 1" titanium dome high-frequency unit delivers 45Hz- 40kHz frequency response.
• 130 watts (LF 80W + HF 50W) dynamic bi-amplified power.
• XLR balanced input.
• 31 positions Level Control facilitates precise overall system level matching.
• Low Cut switch and TRIM Control (High/Low).
• Full magnetic shielding.

Powered Monitor Speaker MSP5 STUDIO

• 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified near field studio monitor.
• 5" cone woofer and 1" titanium dome high-frequency unit delivers 50Hz- 40kHz frequency response.
• 67 watts (LF 40W + HF 27W) dynamic bi-amplified power.
• XLR balanced input and 1/4" unbalanced input.
• 31 positions Level Control facilitates precise overall system level matching.
• TRIM Control(High/Low).
• Full magnetic shielding.

Powered Subwoofer SW10 STUDIO

• 10" bass-reflex powered subwoofer delivers solid 25Hz- 150Hz frequency response.
• 180 watts dynamic power.
• XLR balanced inputs (L/R/SUBWOOFER) .
• XLR balanced outputs(L/R/SUBWOOFER) parallel connection with input signals.
• Level control facilitates precise system level controls.
• 40-120 Hz, 80 Hz at Center Click LPF controls.
• Phase switch simplifies phase allignment.
• Full magnetic shielding.

Powered Monitor Speaker MSP3 for Home Studios

• An Ideal Reference Monitor for Home Studios
• Precision, fatigue-free monitoring for music production systems.
• High-performance 20-watt power amplifier built in.
• Compact size with the high-quality sound you expect from the MSP series.
• Input jacks and controls for extended connectivity and setup flexibility.
• Optional brackets allow installation in a variety of applications

Yamaha MSP7 Studio Monitor Review / See All ZenPro Audio Reviews Here: Review Page   The big brother of the MSP5, the MSP7 offers twice the amplifier, a larger woofer (6.5”) that reaches down deeper and sports more overall volume, and accepts XLR input only. The enclosure is the same metal molded style only larger, and is front ported. There is a low cut switch which allows you to select flat, 80hZ or 100hZ to integrate nicely with a sub (like the SW10).   Another winner in my opinion, the MSP7 delivers still in a nearfield position but is capable of a larger and louder reproduction. Similar to the MSP5 in its linear response without sounding hyped, the MSP7’s added bass response and volume is welcomed for bigger rooms. Being a larger woofer design it isn’t quite as midrange focused as its little brother, but it’s not a sacrifice at all considering the overall bigger “picture” of the mix the MSP7 can deliver. No hype on the bottom again, and plenty of clarity in the mids as well as a traditional 1” dome tweeter that doesn’t take long to learn and I do not find fatiguing.   Conclusion: For more volume and bass reach for the MSP7. It is a serious competitor for speakers from dedicated monitoring companies at 1/3 the price.