Yamaha HPH-MT5
Headphones (wired)

HPH-MT5

Yamaha

Released Mar 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Sep 11, 2026

Studio headphones provide clear audio, comfortable wear, and effective noise cancellation for immersive listening. The Yamaha HPH-MT5 scores 83/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Performermag, Hardwareinside, and Youraudiofix.

Critic Score

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83

based on 3 expert reviews

PerformermagHardwareinsideYouraudiofix

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 76 (Youraudiofix) to 88 (Performermag). Performermag tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Great sound quality(4)
  • Includes accessories(4)
  • Effective noise cancellation(2)
  • Comfortable fit(2)
  • Good value(2)

Cons

  • Shallow earcups(2)

3 Publication Reviews

88
Independent publication03/2017

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha HPH-MT5 is highly recommended as an affordable, accurate, and comfortable option for home studio and live monitoring under $100.

Score estimated from the review text

85
Independent publication09/2017

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha HPH-MT5 is a stylish and well-built entry-level studio headphone that offers impressive audio precision and value, despite some long-term comfort issues and a narrow soundstage.

Publisher score: 8,5/10

76
Independent publication

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha HPH-MT5 is an affordable, lightweight studio headphone that offers a decent neutral sound signature, though it falls short in bass clarity and midrange warmth.

Publisher score: 3.8