Yamamoto Sound Craft HS-5/ HS-5S Titanium Headshell

The HS-5 and HS-5S are new headshells made of high-strength, relatively lightweight metallic titanium material.

The material is a high-purity titanium material with an astringent gray appearance, which is light and has high strength, and is the most promising material as a headshell material among metal-based materials. Titanium has a specific gravity of 4.5, which is about half that of brass, and its strength is as hard as steel, so it has recently been used in various tools. Of course, it is also used in the diaphragm of horn drivers in the acoustic field, so it can be said that the merit in terms of sound quality is great. Titanium is also famous as a material that is difficult to process, and I think the company was the first to use it for headshells.

The HS-5 is a type with standard shell leads, and the HS-5S is a type with 6N copper wire soldered directly to the connector. The HS-5S does not allow the shell reed to be replaced, but it has the advantage of sound quality by reducing the number of contacts that pass through by one, which greatly improves the freshness of the sound. The finished weight including lead wires is 18.4g. It is a little heavy, but unlike carbon fiber, it has a unique weight and strength of metal. In addition, titanium lightweight typeHS-6You can also enjoy using it differently.

The company's titanium productsBT-1andTY-1By using it together, it can be unified with titanium, the mounting strength is improved, and you can enjoy a more speedy and powerful sound.

Magazine Evaluation

The sound has clear edges, and everything comes out in the foreground. It is also a tonic of the system because it insists on it. The base is low and thick. I'm the type of person who likes to listen to music and get excited, so this was the most comfortable for me. However, some may say that it is too colorful. In any case, it will stand at the opposite end of the line that emphasizes the dignity of Asada Sakura-boxwood.
*Analog Magazine

material	Body: Pure titanium Finger hooks: Brass (non-magnetic gold-plated finish) Connector sleeve and stopper pins: Pure titanium Connector terminal pins: Connector pins are machined phosphor bronze and phosphorus gold plated Connector insulation material: Teflon
External dimensions	18(W) 50(L) 16(H)mm
prudence	18.4g
Shell Reed	HS-5: Standard shell leads included HS-5S: Teflon-insulated and extra-thick copper wire shell leads included
accessory	3 types of brass gold-plated mounting screws included