Hivi H·The Syetem system was in Guangzhou last yearWhite swanAudio ShowIt’s been officially released last year. At that time, H·The Syetem system consists of only H4 monitor speakers and SUB10 subwoofer, but the sense of hearing and gameplay are sufficiently shocking. In September 2010, Hivi released H·The latest member of System H5 active monitor speakers.
As H·The main force of the System system, the Hivi H5 active monitor speaker adopts electronic crossover design, and the speaker configuration adopts 5.25 inch long-stroke mid-woofer + 28 mm natural fiber soft dome tweeter, plus advanced treble acoustic horn design, sound quality The performance is relatively outstanding.
Hivi H·System
Soon after Hivi’s H5 active monitor speakers were officially on sale, weZhongguancun OnlineThe audio channel got this firstproduct. At first impression, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers are the amplified version of H4. As Hivi H·The main product of the System, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers, has continued the characteristics of the previous work well in appearance, making the old users look more cordial.
Hivi H5 active monitor speakers
Hivi H5 active monitor speakers
Compared with H4, Swans H5 active monitor speaker is just an increase in the size of the unit? What is the sound quality of H5? Next, we are equivalent to a simple evaluation of Hivi H5 active monitor speakers, so that you can feel the real performance of H5 speakers in the first time.
Introduction to the appearance of Hivi H5 monitor box
In terms of appearance,Hivi H5Active monitorSpeakerIt is the same as H4, only because of the different size of the mid-bass unit, the appearance is slightly increased. Similar to the previous game,SwansH5 active monitor speakers use“Ebony veneer + leather panel”Craftsmanship, this isHivi H4The consistent style of the series, both H2 and H4 are like thisproductdesign.
Hivi H5 active monitor speakers
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker unit close-up
In terms of control, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers are also consistent with H4.power supplyAnd the volume adjustment knob is designed at the bottom right of the speaker, and the power indicator function is also integrated. On the rear panel, four switches are designed for low-frequency gain, mid-frequency gain, high-frequency gain, and low-frequency cutoff adjustment. The power switch and power jack are designed under the speaker.
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker details close-up
Swans H5 active monitor speaker adopts electronic crossover design. The speaker configuration adopts 5.25 inch long-stroke mid-woofer + 28 mm natural fiber soft dome tweeter, plus advanced treble acoustic horn design, and the sound quality is relatively good. We will mention it later in the subjective listening session.
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker back close-up
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker accessory close-up
In terms of accessories, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers are supplied with high-quality power cords, signal cables, and SPL graphs for each speaker, which can maximize the matching of individual speakers and lay the foundation for excellent sound quality performance. Good foundation.
Hivi H5 listening box test platform
ThisproductPositioning the desktop environment, so we use a computer as a test platform. The following is our computer platform. The computer platform selects the current mainstream configuration to restore the user''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s real use state to the greatest extent.
Hardware environment |
processor | Core 2 Duo E7400（2.8GHz/3MB L2 Cache） |
| heat sink | Overclocking three, blue bird three generations |
| Motherboard | Spartak Kuroshio BI-500（P45+ICH10） |
RAM | 2 x 2GB Kinston narrow bar |
hard disk | Seagate500GB 12th generation（7200RPM/32M Cache） |
| Built-in hard disk box | Cooler Master CoolDrive 4 LHD-V04 |
| Graphics card | Zotac 9800GTX First Release Commemorative Edition 512MB |
| Optical drive | Pioneer 111XL |
| power supply | TT Heatpipe Fanless 350W |
Sound card | ASUS Essence STX sound card |
| Speaker | Hivi H5Listening box |
Software Environment |
Operating system | Windows 7 Ultimate |
| Sound card driver | ASUS Essence STX sound cardBuilt-in drive |
| Music player software | Windows Media Player 12（MP3/CD）
Foobar 2000 1.1（APE） |
| Video player software | KMP 2.9.4.1436（With Pure Video Decode） |
| testing software | -- |
| Test disc | "Golden Karajan" etc. |
ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 124dB, dual-channel design, and the analog part has a metal shielding layer, built-inEarphoneThe amplifier supports headphone impedance up to 600 ohms. The sound card uses a multi-layer PCB design, which can clearly separate analog and digital signals to ensure pure sound quality.
ASUS Xnoar Essence STX sound card
ASUS Xnoar Essence STX sound card
First of all, we correctly install the sound card driver, and then make the correct connection and debugging. After the preparation work is over, we will enter the actual trial listening session.
Swans H5 monitor box subjective listening
Before starting the formal subjective listening evaluation, it is necessary for us to explain the whole test process. We gotHivi H5Active monitorSpeakerSo far, it is less than 24 hours. The following listening feelings are just some preliminary impressions after unpacking and taking pictures, and there will be some discrepancies between the performance after the actual burn-in. For example, after the machine burns inproductAccording to the general situation, the smoothness of high frequency extension and the elasticity of low frequency will have a better performance. Therefore, the following sense of hearing is for reference only.
aboutSwansThe detailed test of H5 active monitor speakers, weZhongguancun OnlineThe audio channel will be released after the H5 is fully heated, and interested netizens may wish to continue to pay attention.
Hivi H5 active monitor speakers
Before the test, we put the high frequency, mid frequency, and low frequency adjustments of the Hivi H5 active monitor speakers at the 0 position; because there is no connectionH·SystemThe system''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s SUB subwoofer, so the adjustment of the low-frequency cut-off frequency does not affect the overall sense of hearing of the speaker. The following subjective listening sounds are all derived from the above setting parameters. Users can adjust the high frequency, intermediate frequency, and low frequency according to their own preferences.
In terms of overall listening experience, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers maintain H·The System system should have a high level, the tone color orientation is the same as H4, the resolution is higher, and the layering performance is very good. The overall sound is full of grandeur, but without losing the sense of delicateness, the sound field also has a good performance, the performance and restoration of the details are also in place, and the musical sense has a good performance.“Musical”Exactly, there is a balance between the monitor speakers and the multimedia speakers.
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker details close-up
In terms of details, since the Hivi H5 active monitor speaker uses a 5.25-inch mid-woofer, its low-frequency performance is significantly better than that of the H4, and the overall sound is more rich, not the slightly colder style of the H4; however, even so, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers also take good care of the purpose of monitoring, with fast low frequency speed and full flexibility. In the high frequency part, the Hivi H5 active monitor speaker uses a 28mm natural fiber soft dome tweeter. The high frequency performance is smoother, the ductility is good, and the performance of the middle and low frequency parts is better.
Through the parameter adjustment on the back of the Hivi H5 monitor box, the user can accurately adjust the frequency response range of each frequency band of the H5, and the playability is high.
Hivi H5 active monitor speaker details close-up
For the restoration of sound authenticity, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers have a good performance, which is also its most obvious monitoring feature. But in order to ensure the musicality, it is also slightly dyed, which makes the overall listening feel very comfortable, and will not feel tired because of long listening. Because it is a large-caliber mid-bass unit, the Hivi H5 active monitor speaker is very in place for the restoration of large dynamic and large-format music, and it can also have a good performance in transient. Although the low-frequency dive has a small sense of volume, it has a rebound speed. Faster.
Advantages:Excellent sound quality, high resolution, rich layers, magnificent sound field
Disadvantages:priceHigher
Written at the end:
Generally speaking, the quality of Hivi H5 active monitor speakers is very good, as a normal monitor application, there is no problem at all. On this basis, Hivi H5 active monitor speakers take into account the characteristics of music very well, and it is full of music that can also have a good performance when used to play back music. Along with the Hivi H5 active monitor speakers, there is also the SUB6 subwoofer. This is the previous H2, H4, SUB10 and other products are common, all belong to Hivi’s H·System system avoids repeated investment. Users can DIY 2.0, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, 9.2 and other types of speaker systems according to their needs.