Yamaha MSP3



Yamaha MSP3
10-cm woofer and a 2.2-cm tweeter


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.

An Ideal Reference Monitor for Music Production


The MSP series has become the new standard in reference monitors, and is now augmented by a new, compact member: the MSP3. Although compact in size, the MSP3 faithfully delivers the high-quality reference sound you expect from the MSP series, and is an ideal choice not only for the small private studio or post-production setup, but also as a monitor for electronic musical instruments or surround reproduction.

Compact Size with High-quality MSP Sound

The MSP3 employs a two-way bass reflex design featuring a 10-cm woofer and a 2.2-cm tweeter. It also has a built-in power amp that's optimized for the speaker units to ensure clear, natural reference sound. Although the built-in amp puts out a hefty 20 watts of power, the MSP3 weighs only 4.4 kilograms for easy portability and placement.

Versatile Inputs and Controls

In addition to an XLR connector that allows direct connection to a +4 dB mixer output or other professional equipment, the MSP3 provides phone jack and RCA jack connectors for convenient connection to electronic musical instruments or home audio equipment. It also provides a tone control that lets you optimize the sound for your monitoring environment, effectively compensating for anomalies caused by speaker placement or room resonance. The MSP3 is magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your monitor TV or computer, making it an ideal choice for post-production studios.

Ceiling and Wall Mounting Options (Sold Separately)

The bottom panel of the MSP3 has threaded holes that can be used to attach an optional bracket for ceiling or wall mounting. Another mounting option is the BMS-10A mic stand adaptor, which allows the MSP3 to be conveniently mounted on a standard microphone stand.

General specifications

Type 2-way bass-reflex, Powered speaker
Crossover frequency 4.0kHz
Frequency response 65Hz to 22kHz(-10dB)
Maximum output power 98dB(1m)
Dimensions 144Wx236Hx167Dmm
Weight 4.4kg
Others Magnetic shielding

Speaker section

Components LF: 10cm cone + HF: 2.2cm
Enclosure Bass-reflex type

Amplifier section

Nominal maximum output power 20W at 1kHz, THD=0.1%, RL=4ohms
Input sensitivity, Impedance Line1:-10dB/10kohms
Line2:+4dB/10kohms
S/N 95dB (A weighting)
Control Levelcontrol:Line1 & Line2
Tone control
LOW:-3.0dB to +3.0dB at 100Hz
HIGH:-3.0dB to +3.0dB at 10kHz
Power ON/OFF
Connector Line1:RCA pin (unbalance)
Line2:XLR & Phone jack (Balance, Parallel
Power indicator Green LED
Power requirements Japan: AC100V 50/60Hz, 30W
North America: AC120V, 60Hz, 30W
Europe: AC230V, 50Hz, 30W
Other Areas: AC240V, 50Hz, 30W

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