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Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor
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Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor
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When Yamaha set out to make a speaker that produced pure, unmodified sound with as flat as a response as possible, they returned with the HS8. Superb at reproducing precise sounds, highly recommended by music professionals, and including easy controls for instant customization, the Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor gives you the clarity and power you need to fully experience your most engaging music Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCHIB67
70
Jun 12, 2018
WARNING: by purchasing these from Massdrop unless something goes wrong with them in the first 30 days YAMAHA WILL NOT HONOR THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY BECAUSE MASSDROP IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED YAMAHA DEALER. I purchased my HS8's last year - and this year one of the monitors has a low level hiss and crackle (most likely a power supply). When I contacted Yamaha Support to register my speakers I put in MASSDROP as the purchaser. Looking on the Yamaha web site I found this in the FAQ's:
Warranty Policies Yamaha provides warranty coverage for new Yamaha products originally sold by Yamaha Authorized Dealers located in the United States. Yamaha products purchased from retailers other than Yamaha Authorized Dealers (whether via the Internet, or otherwise) will NOT be covered by Yamaha’s warranties, and U.S. service centers will not repair such products under warranty. Check our Service Locator for a list of U.S. Authorized Servicers. https://usa.yamaha.com/support/warranty/index.html
Now I'm looking at paying out of pocket for a brand new factory sealed monitor. I have not been able to find ANYTHING on the Massdrop site in their terms and conditions that state that purchasing through this e-commerce platform will VOID the manufacturers warranty.
While the speakers themselves are fabulous - the fact that I purchased them through MassDrop means that I have no warranty. There goes the deal. If Massdrop provides me with an authorized purchaser then I'll update the group.
Really disappointed to learn this. All they have to do is state that the manufacturer warranty is voided by not purchasing through an authorized dealer. If things change I'll let the group know. I've been a loyal and enthusiastic member of Massdrop for almost (3) years. Hate to learn this about a site I really enjoy purchasing through.
Warranty Policies Yamaha provides warranty coverage for new Yamaha products originally sold by Yamaha Authorized Dealers located in the United States. Yamaha products purchased from retailers other than Yamaha Authorized Dealers (whether via the Internet, or otherwise) will NOT be covered by Yamaha’s warranties, and U.S. service centers will not repair such products under warranty. Check our Service Locator for a list of U.S. Authorized Servicers. https://usa.yamaha.com/support/warranty/index.html
Now I'm looking at paying out of pocket for a brand new factory sealed monitor. I have not been able to find ANYTHING on the Massdrop site in their terms and conditions that state that purchasing through this e-commerce platform will VOID the manufacturers warranty.
While the speakers themselves are fabulous - the fact that I purchased them through MassDrop means that I have no warranty. There goes the deal. If Massdrop provides me with an authorized purchaser then I'll update the group.
Really disappointed to learn this. All they have to do is state that the manufacturer warranty is voided by not purchasing through an authorized dealer. If things change I'll let the group know. I've been a loyal and enthusiastic member of Massdrop for almost (3) years. Hate to learn this about a site I really enjoy purchasing through.
sailcat
105
Aug 29, 2017
Uh oh. I just ordered a pair of Massdrop's JBL LSR30X speakers. Now we have the Yamaha HS8 for sale. I need a little favor, though...I'm not asking for anyone to offer a thoughtful and well reasoned comparison between the two. I just want someone to validate my purchase. You know, like, " Great speakers, man. You can't get better! You'll love 'em! Ignore those Yamaha HS8s!"
Thanks in advance!
iTetsu
10
Jun 27, 2018
JBL should be honoring the 30X series warranty unlike the Yamaha drops because the Yamaha drops are not contracted in the same way the JBL custom drop was. I bought the JBL in consideration the details included official JBL warranty in the USA for 3 years
CHIB67
70
Jun 27, 2018
iTetsuYes they will as will other suppliers - however it's best to send an email to the manufacturer or someone in purchasing. However I think it would be more important that they state that the drop does NOT include the manufacturer warranty rather than just state nothing. Deception through ommission is not a good business practice. I will continue to purchase certain items through Massdrop but nothing related to how I make my living. It took four weeks for them to provide me a resolution and it involves paying for shipping to send the defective unit back to the vendor. In the end I still have two unwarrantable monitors. So I'm glad you checked and that JBL will provide a warranty - they are really great monitors!
insane
14
Jan 22, 2015
This is seriously the most ridiculous price for shipping I've ever seen in my life, I could ship a Boeing 737 here cheaper.
Mark
3186
Admin User
Jan 23, 2015
insaneThat's a pretty incredible price for shipping a full sized airplane. Would that be shipped as an assembled piece or broken down into pallets? I imagine that quote is based on 2-day air?
If you're interested, we could really use your freight-negotiating skills at Massdrop, please consider applying for a role here:
http://massdrop.theresumator.com/apply/4U45O3/Operations-Analyst.html
If you're interested, we could really use your freight-negotiating skills at Massdrop, please consider applying for a role here:
http://massdrop.theresumator.com/apply/4U45O3/Operations-Analyst.html
Hualicopter
305
Jan 24, 2015
MarkHaha... couldn't have said it any better. People don't really realize how much international shipping is until they ship something themselves. A tiny USPS flat rate international box is 46 dollars for something that is maybe 1/10th the size of an HS8.
dreadinny
22
Mar 23, 2015
Pair this subwoofer with it?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/jbl-lsr310s-powered-studio-subwoofer?s=subwoofer
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/jbl-lsr310s-powered-studio-subwoofer?s=subwoofer
Varholiaglimp
939
Mar 16, 2018
Why would I need to purchase "an additional monitor for a stereo setup" after my blasting cap accident at the Mutating Wildlife Refuge?
Next, I'll be picking up a metrosexual monocle for my extant peeper.
Next, I'll be picking up a metrosexual monocle for my extant peeper.
Varholiaglimp
939
Mar 16, 2018
xformulaxThe "miss" would be Massdrop's odd suggestion that anyone might be interested in picking up a single speaker without "an additional monitor for a stereo setup." But gee, I sure am glad you're here to rate other people's responses, since I was kind of wondering what you thought and junk like that!
Cat5
12
Jun 10, 2017
Last time these dropped, the lowest price unlocked was $239. I wonder why that isn't the case this time?
The-f
11
Aug 28, 2017
Massdrop is full of shit once again, this 'dropped' is floating around the normal retail price, they didn't drop from 500 to 260. Small detail, you get one with the option of adding a second at checkout. I like what you say you stand for Massdrop. If only it were true...
Tylerscookin
10
Jun 7, 2017
540 a pair new on eBay Free delivery available now. What's the point of the drop?
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