Yamamoto Sound Craft HS-5/ HS-5S Titanium Headshell
Product code: hs5-1Yamamoto Sound Craft HS-5/ HS-5S Titanium Headshell
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Titanium Headshell
HS-5 and HS-5S are new headshells made of high-strength, relatively lightweight metal titanium material.
The material is high-purity titanium wood with an austere gray appearance, which is light and strong, and is the most promising material for headshell materials 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 is recently used in various tools. Of course, it is also used in the acenical field as well as the diaphragm of the horn driver, so it can be said that the advantages of sound quality are great. Titanium is also famous as a difficult material to process, and I think this is the first time the company has adopted it for headshells.
The HS-5 has a standard shell lead, and the HS-5S has a type with 6N copper wire soldered directly to the connector. The HS-5S does not allow for replacement shell leads, but it has the sound quality advantage of one less contact point passing through, which greatly improves the freshness of the sound. The finished weight including the lead wire is 18.4g. It is a little heavy, but unlike carbon fiber, it has a unique weight and strength of metal. In addition, it is a lightweight type made of titaniumHS-6You can also enjoy using it differently.
The company's titanium productsBT-1andTY-1By using it together, it can be unified with titanium, and the attachment strength is improved, allowing you to enjoy a more powerful sound with a sense of speed.
| Material | Body: Pure titanium Finger part: Brass (non-magnetic gold plated finish) Connector part sleeve and stopper pin: Pure titanium Connector part terminal pin: Connector pin is made of phosphorescent bronze carved and phosphor bronze gold plating Connector part insulation material: Teflon |
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| Dimensions | 18(W) 50(L) 16(H)mm |
| Dead weight | 18.4g |
| Shell Reed | HS-5: Standard shell lead included HS-5S: Teflon-insulated, extra thick copper shell lead included |
| Accessories | Brass gold-plated mounting screws 3 types included |
The HS-5 / HS-5S is often treated as one of the company's headshell models that excels in the "sense of balance in sound." Although made entirely of titanium, it takes a different approach from the HS-6 series, which aims for extreme lightness, and is characterized by a design that prioritizes the balance between rigidity and moderate weight.
In actual reviews, attention is often first given to the calmness and stability of the sound. The attack of the sound is sufficiently quick, but it does not become excessively sharp, giving an impression of naturally well-defined overall contours. The mid-to-low range is not thin, maintaining a solid foundation while enhancing resolution, which is highly regarded.
The tonal quality leans toward neutral; although the coolness unique to titanium can be sensed, the musical richness is less likely to be compromised. In classical music, the layering of strings naturally unfolds, and in jazz, the core of the rhythm section becomes clear. It is not flashy, but the sound is well-organized and can be listened to for long periods without fatigue.
In the playback of pop and vocal music, the clarity of the voice is well-maintained without becoming too hard, leaving a good impression. It tends to faithfully reflect the character of the cartridge, and is perceived more as a headshell that "organizes the sound" rather than "creates the sound."
Regarding the difference between the HS-5 and HS-5S, the S type is said to have slightly tighter information and a more focused sound image, but their overall direction is the same. The high versatility in pairing with a wide range of cartridges is considered this model's strong point.
