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SPEAKERS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sony HT-BD50 vs Yamaha HS5

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sony HT-BD50

Sales region unlisted · HTBD50.CEK

Sony HT-BD50, official image for HTBD50.CEK
Exact model & source notes

Manufacturer specifications for Sony HT-BD50, exact part HTBD50.CEK.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

5 verified differences, led by Manufacturer speaker channel layout, manufacturer-listed box contents and manufacturer audio-interface declarations. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 5 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS5

HS5 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS5 studio monitor with white 5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
Exact model & source notes

The HS5 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 70 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Sony HT-BD50 UK & US retailers

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Yamaha HS5 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE5 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 05

Manufacturer speaker channel layout

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Sony HT-BD503.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 3.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)

Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Explore the full specifications

Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

5 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Manufacturer speaker channel layout

In Visual facts
Sony HT-BD503.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 3.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer-listed box contents

In Visual facts
Sony HT-BD50*Note: HDMI cable not included AC Cord Batteries for remote commander Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control Wall mounting template Warranty Card
Yamaha HS5One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: *Note: HDMI cable not included AC Cord Batteries for remote commander Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control Wall mounting template Warranty Card

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer audio-interface declarations

In Visual facts
Sony HT-BD50Optical audio input; AAC,SBC; A2DP,AVRCP
Yamaha HS5Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC,SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP,AVRCP

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer total audio output and rating basis

In Visual facts
Sony HT-BD50250 W
Yamaha HS570 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer dimensions of each listed component

In Visual facts
Sony HT-BD50900 x 64 x 100 mm; 192 x 388 x 400 mm
Yamaha HS5170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900 x 64 x 100 mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192 x 388 x 400 mm

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (37)

Manufacturer power-supply declaration

Sony HT-BD50Not verified
Yamaha HS5Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Amplifier — Amplifier Channels

Sony HT-BD503.1 ch
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Amplifier — Amplifier Type

Sony HT-BD50Digital Amplifier, S-Master
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT

Sony HT-BD50Yes
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — HDMI eARC

Sony HT-BD50Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT

Sony HT-BD50Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX

Sony HT-BD50Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals

Sony HT-BD50Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio)
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio) Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED

Sony HT-BD50Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals

Sony HT-BD50Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected)
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)

Sony HT-BD50Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)

Sony HT-BD50Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch

Sony HT-BD50Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA

Sony HT-BD50Voice Zoom 3™, Quick Settings
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — BRAVIA Sync

Sony HT-BD50Yes
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — eARC

Sony HT-BD50Yes
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — eARC: Yes HDMI — eARC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — HDMI CEC

Sony HT-BD50Yes
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — Number of Input/Output

Sony HT-BD50Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC)
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC) HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS

Sony HT-BD50SBC,AAC
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION

Sony HT-BD50Bluetooth® version: 5.3
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3 Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY

Sony HT-BD503 kg
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG)

Sony HT-BD507.3 kg
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Sound Effect

Sony HT-BD50Night Mode,Voice Mode
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Sony HT-BD50DSEE
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Sound Mode

Sony HT-BD50Sound Field (ON / OFF)
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF) Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology

Sony HT-BD50S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type

Sony HT-BD50Wireless
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Sony HT-BD50Not verified
Yamaha HS5LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sony HT-BD50

What it brings

What to check

  • Rated audio output, electrical supply, consumption, amplifier channels, speaker layout and driver counts remain separate. Unlisted fields remain explicit unknowns.

Yamaha HS5

What it brings

  • Rated 74 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 54 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
42 of 42 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sony HT-BD50 and Yamaha HS5
SpecificationSony HT-BD50Yamaha HS5
Manufacturer speaker channel layoutDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 3.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
3.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

WirelessNot provided
Woofer size
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Not provided5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Crossover frequency
Sources
Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided74 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Not provided54 Hz–30 kHz
Manufacturer audio-interface declarationsDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC,SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP,AVRCP

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Optical audio input; AAC,SBC; A2DP,AVRCPBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3 Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bluetooth® version: 5.3Not provided
Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

SBC,AACNot provided
HDMI — Number of Input/Output
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC) HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC)Not provided
HDMI — eARC
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — eARC: Yes HDMI — eARC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — BRAVIA Sync
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — HDMI CEC
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Audio Formats — HDMI eARC
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1chNot provided
Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2chNot provided
Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Voice Zoom 3™, Quick SettingsNot provided
Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not availableNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basisDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
250 W70 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Manufacturer power-supply declaration
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not listed by the manufacturerBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Amplifier — Amplifier Type
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Digital Amplifier, S-MasterNot provided
Amplifier — Amplifier Channels
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

3.1 chNot provided
Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 WNot provided
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 WNot provided
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not availableNot provided
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not availableNot provided
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected)Not provided
Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio) Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio)Not provided
Power consumption
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided45 W
Sound Function — Sound Mode
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF) Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF)

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Sound Field (ON / OFF)Not provided
Sound Function — Sound Effect
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Night Mode,Voice ModeNot provided
Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround EngineNot provided
Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

DSEENot provided
Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Manufacturer dimensions of each listed componentDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900 x 64 x 100 mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192 x 388 x 400 mm

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
900 x 64 x 100 mm; 192 x 388 x 400 mm170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

3 kgNot provided
Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG)
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

7.3 kgNot provided
Weight
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided5.3 kg
Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Manufacturer-listed box contentsDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-BD50

Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: *Note: HDMI cable not included AC Cord Batteries for remote commander Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control Wall mounting template Warranty Card

Sony UK — HT-BD50 full specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
*Note: HDMI cable not included AC Cord Batteries for remote commander Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control Wall mounting template Warranty CardOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
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