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The Yamaha YH-5000SE is an open-back headphone with an ORTHODYNAMIC (planar magnetic) driver. The HA-L7A is a headphone amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs, a USB DAC and Yamaha's SOUND FIELD mode.
This page covers the Yamaha YH-5000SE headphones and the Yamaha HA-L7A headphone amplifier. Choose the option you want: headphones and amplifier together, amplifier only, or headphones only.
Yamaha's YH-5000SE overview
Why you will love it
YH-5000SE: Yamaha's ORTHODYNAMIC driver
Yamaha says the YH-5000SE uses a redesigned ORTHODYNAMIC driver with a thin-film diaphragm and metal coil patterning. It lists the driver as planar magnetic, with a frequency response of 5 Hz to 70 kHz, sensitivity of 98 dB/mW and impedance of 34 ohms.
The housings are open-back, with a magnesium frame. Yamaha lists the weight at 320 grams.


YH-5000SE: earpads, cables and stand
Yamaha supplies the YH-5000SE with two sets of earpads: leather (sheepskin and synthetic leather) and suede (Toray Ultrasuede).
Two detachable silver-coated OFC cables are listed: a 3.5 mm unbalanced cable with a 6.3 mm screw-on adaptor, and a 4.4 mm 5-pole balanced cable. Yamaha also lists a machined aluminium headphone stand.
HA-L7A: floating and balanced amplification
Yamaha says the HA-L7A uses its Floating and Balanced Power Amplifier technology, optimised for headphones. The headphones can be driven balanced or unbalanced without changing the amplifier configuration.
The front panel has 6.3 mm, 4.4 mm and XLR4 headphone outputs. Yamaha rates each at 1,000 mW + 1,000 mW (1 kHz, 0.01% THD, 32 ohms). It lists recommended headphone impedance as 32 to 600 ohms.


HA-L7A: USB DAC and inputs
The HA-L7A takes USB (type B), coaxial, optical and RCA inputs. Yamaha lists USB support for PCM up to 384 kHz and 32-bit, and DSD up to 11.2 MHz (ASIO native and DoP). Yamaha says DSD plays natively with its ASIO driver.
XLR and RCA pre/line outputs let it work as a DAC or preamplifier with an external amplifier.
SOUND FIELD mode and Pure Direct
Yamaha says the HA-L7A uses the CINEMA DSP technology found in many of its AV receivers. SOUND FIELD mode offers six options (Cinema, Drama, Music Video, Concert Hall, Outdoor Live and BGM), plus a Straight setting.
Pure Direct bypasses circuitry not needed for the source, such as DSP, to reduce noise.
Build
Yamaha describes two toroidal transformers, an 8 mm extruded aluminium top panel, solid metal feet and an OLED display that turns off after use. The HA-L7A weighs 5.3 kg.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a flagship open-back planar magnetic headphone
- Want a headphone amplifier with 4.4 mm and XLR balanced outputs
- Want a USB DAC for a computer, with DSD support
- Want SOUND FIELD processing for movies and games on headphones
Worth knowing
- This is a trade-in unit; please read the condition note at the top of this page
- The YH-5000SE is open-back, as Yamaha lists it
- The HA-L7A optical input is listed up to 96 kHz, coaxial up to 192 kHz and USB up to 384 kHz
- The YH-5000SE is listed at 34 ohms, inside the HA-L7A's 32 to 600 ohm recommended range
Build your system
The HA-L7A has RCA and XLR pre/line outputs, so it can also feed an external amplifier.
- Source: Connect a computer by USB, or a CD player or streamer to the coaxial, optical or RCA inputs.
- Amplifier: Use the pre/line outputs with a stereo amplifier.
- More headphones: Browse headphones.
Specifications
YH-5000SE headphones
| Type | Over-ear, open-back |
|---|---|
| Driver | ORTHODYNAMIC (planar magnetic) |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 70 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW (at 1 kHz) |
| Impedance | 34 Ω (at 1 kHz) |
| Weight | 320 g |
| Cables | 3.5 mm unbalanced (6.3 mm screw-on adaptor), 4.4 mm 5-pole balanced |
| Earpads | Leather (sheepskin / PU leather) and suede (Ultrasuede) |
| Stand | Aluminium alloy / copper alloy, W118 x H283 x L146 mm, approx. 980 g |
HA-L7A amplifier
| Headphone outputs | 6.3 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR4 |
|---|---|
| Output power | 1,000 mW + 1,000 mW each (1 kHz, 0.01% THD, 32 Ω) |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 80 kHz, -3 dB |
| THD | ≤ 0.003% (digital in, 1 kHz, 300 mW, 32 Ω) |
| Signal to noise | > 120 dB |
| Recommended impedance | 32 - 600 Ω |
| SOUND FIELD | Cinema, Drama, Music Video, Concert Hall, Outdoor Live, BGM, Straight |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
HA-L7A connections
| Inputs | RCA, optical, coaxial, USB type B |
|---|---|
| Optical | PCM 32 - 96 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Coaxial | PCM 32 - 192 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| USB | PCM 44.1 - 384 kHz, 16/24/32-bit; DSD 2.8 / 5.6 / 11.2 MHz (ASIO native, DoP) |
| Pre/line out | XLR3, RCA |
HA-L7A general
| Power consumption | 19 W |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 0.2 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 333 × 133 × 189 mm |
| Weight | 5.3 kg |
Specifications from Yamaha Australia's YH-5000SE and HA-L7A pages, checked November 2026.
Questions people ask
Is this unit new?
No. This is a trade-in unit. Please read the condition note at the top of this page.
What are the options?
Headphones and amplifier together, amplifier only, or headphones only.
Does the amplifier have balanced outputs?
Yes. Yamaha lists 4.4 mm and XLR4 headphone outputs, plus a 6.3 mm output.
Does the HA-L7A work as a USB DAC?
Yes. Yamaha lists a USB type B input with PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz.
Are the headphones open-back?
Yes. Yamaha lists the YH-5000SE as open-back.