Yamaha HPH-MT5W
40mm custom drivers with CCAW voice coils deliver a balanced 20Hz–20kHz response and 51Ω impedance, reproducing source audio with high resolution for precise monitoring. The 250g weight, foldable design, and closed-back circumaural construction offer excellent passive isolation and all-day comfort during extended sessions. These headphones suit budget-conscious studio engineers and home producers who need accurate, fatigue-free monitoring for mixing, tracking, and critical listening.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 51
open closed back closed
48 Overall Score
Price £98
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 51 |
| Codecs | Yamaha HPH-MT5 Closed-Back Circumaural Over Ear Studio Monitor Headphones, White |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yamaha HPH-MT5W | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 32 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 51 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 70 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha HPH-MT5W | 33.3 | 20.4 | 80.9 | 73.6 | 51.8 | 12.8 | 87.4 | 50.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89 | 80.9 | 96.8 | 81.4 | 61.5 | 71 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 92.9 | 91 | 37.4 | 98.5 | 71.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.7 | 80.9 | 88.5 | 95.4 | 91 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.1 | 84.2 | 96 | 63.1 | 78.7 | 85.6 | 71 | 99.4 | 76.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.1 | 89 | 89.2 | 100 | 92.9 | 91 | 96.1 | 91.3 | 89.2 |
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