I agree! I've been telling people for years that a good speaker isn't one that can play loud but one that can play loud AND quiet but still retain their fidelity at any volume
I just received and set mine up last weekend and I can't return them either (imported from US) :( Zeos always finds a way to make you question your purchases.
Good video, Can you share with us the link of the desk covering "foam elite/ sound absorbing" or the correct name of it! i need to cover my desk with a proper one !
The 6” will be too big for my desk. Does the 5” version also sound as good as the 6” at low volumes? Pretty much a dealbreaker for me as I won’t be able to blast these
hola bro yo compre los mismo pero solo me llego uno como puedo conseguir el par lo e buscado por todos lados pero me dise q es solo un monitor no viene con su par
It's seems to be an impossible task to find a pair of near-field speakers that sound great at low volumes, are actually power efficient and don't have any other issues like static noise. These looked great until he mentioned the heat and high power consumption with no idle stand by...
With 305 you have to play the music LOUD to sound awesome. Mackies its all there at lower volume. i dont own the mackie/havent heard it long time, though. 305 also have a minute hiss when there is nothing playing.
Zeos you need to check out the XR624's from Mackie. They are so damn good! 160 watts each with wood cabinets and woven kevlar drivers. I upgraded from my 305s coincidentally enough and couldn't be happier..
Mostly headroom, volume and low-end tightness. They would distort pretty easily under heavy usage, and wouldn't get as loud as I was needing them to be (granted I am a producer/sound designer, so my needs are different from other's). The low-end frequency extension isn't as good as the JBL's, even with a HUGE difference of 2hz, but the tightness is so much better on the XR624s. I also just went to my local GC and compared the new MKII JBL's, and they still lost to the Mackies. The XR624's are also on clearance for 250 a side, and for Mackie's flagship monitor? That's a steal.
Griff murph thanks for that information. The gloss bezel on the new 305p is a turn off. Flabby bass is a concern and also the amp hiss people have reported. Hmmmm
Hardly a fair comparison, the LSR's are 5" woofer while MR624 is 6" the Mackies cost over $130 more than the JBL's in my country. So maybe better if you put the JBL's up against Mackie MR524's, great channel BTW.
Well, I went out to Guitar Center and bought the mr824 speakers on account that they didn't have the mr624 in stock. I did get to listen to both though. They sound pretty much identical but the 824 has more bass and is obviously louder. They sound so fucking good. At normal and high volumes they sound like decent speakers, but when I turn them down they sound fucking amazing which is perfect because I don't really like having music up super loud. as I sit here and listen to them I feel like they're relaxing me with their sound. It's so smooth and nice. I've got them plugged into a Chromecast audio through RCA and it's fantastic. They have just a little more hiss than I would like, but I am particularly sensitive to speaker hiss. I don't think it will bother the vast majority of people.
Hi i was thinking get the 824s to use in my living room with my av amp using the pre outs? but i never heard them, maybe these with 8 inch driver can be better with larger spaces and still use later 2 subs
Now you've got to compare the JBL *306P mkII's to these puppies. How else will I know which to buy?? It's your noble duty to do this review... I await your guidance.
Thanks to your review, I decided to purchase my new MR624s paired with the MRS10 sub from Mackie also.... Totally satisfied, and real VFM (735 euros in Greece) A perfect combination for home-studio purposes (and listening of course)... The comment that convinced me to buy them, was that you can mix in very low levels, which that proves the quality of the monitor.... With room-correction at B, High-cuts button at -2 db, and the sub crossover at 45 Hz (volume about 5% only, the sub is a beast!) I have the perfect balance for my mixings! At my pro studio I have The HR824 ones + the MRS10 sub. Now, I can finally create music and mixing at home! THANKS Z!!!!!!!!👍👍👍
08:10 Z, the reason the Mackies get warm is because they have a Class A/B amplifier, wheras the JBL's have a Class D. I'm of the view now that Hi-Fi and Pro-Audio go with Class D amplifiers and Audiophiles go with Class A/B. I've been thinking I want to switch to Class D like the Crown XLS Drive Core 2, XLS 1002 for my JBL Studio 530's or just switch to JBL powered monitors maybe. Also there is a new Mark 2 of the JBL Series 3 which replaced the LSR305 which I don't think you have reviewed yet.
Yes. Most studio monitors hiss because of the amplifier but some are louder than others. Especially budget monitors because the Class D amp tend to be loud. The Kali and JBL MKII is a good example of a monitor that has a louder hiss than others. I was wondering about how loud it was on these Mackie MR624.
I had tried LSR 305s for my desk, but gave up on them because of an audible hiss that was stealing my sanity. Do these emit an audible hiss when you are sitting at your desk (I am approximately 26 inches from my speakers)? I am looking at maybe getting these but I plan on getting the Swan M200MKIII if the Mackie MRX24 have a constant hiss.
that proposition of a 2.1 system at a living room is good maybe those 8 inch Mackies with a sub so if i put my AV amp and use the pre outs i can use them right? and i can still use all my imputs and tweek the sound as i want and control the volume
What do you think about the Edifiers so far? I'm tempted to get a cheap pair of speakers 'til I save up for more expensive monitors because my current cheap hi-fi speakers suck (they are prone to some sort of electrical interference).
I know it's a bit late (only 10 months) but that snippet caught me too and I spent the last hour trying to figure it out. Anyway... Sucess!!! It's called "Impermanence we feel" from Code Geass. You're welcome :)
When I was single I owned Mackie hr824 MK2, and later on a pair of focal CMS 65. That was years ago. Married with two kids and finally starting to build up studio arsenal again. I had guitar center do a blind listening test in there monitor room. Stand outs we're one pair of Adam A7, the JBLs, and all of the Mackie lineup. the guys at guitar center laughed because I was able to identify every time they swiched to a Mackie. I guess it's the sound I prefer. So I ordered the mr624s. as you mentioned in the video they are a really nice price point.
I have powered monitors Emotiva 6s in my "Home Theater" I am using an older Harman Kardem Reciever with 7.2 preouts. And the remote control. Sounds great.
i like the look and size of these, but what is better for trap music production, 6 or 8 inch? i have heard that with a 6 inch it is better to get a subwoofer as well to accumulate the low ends more, but i dont have the budget to buy the sub as well but i can get 8 inch monitors but not sure if i have the room for them.
if you had like a bigger living room or even like a big gym room or basement, would it make sense then to put this one in mono and in the corner? also wonder what their specific subwoofer would add to this along with how big of a room the 8 inch version could project in as far as distance goes.
What's the problem with the Mackie name? I bought a small Mackie mixer in the 90's, it was the 1st mixer I bought for my small home studio, and so far it's the last, I'm still using it, no noises, no squeaking knobs, works like the work horse it was designer like . I set my mind on buying a Dynaudio monitors which cost twice the price of these, but I decided I'm going to hear these first and then make a final decision.
noob here.how is the high freq in mr series? since mr series only goes to 20 khz,i'm afraid that the frequency will roll off from the frequency that i can hear
Hi Z, I am a little confused. Can I use these with my PC using a Creative Titanium HD card? Can I use these with an amplifier/mixer like the Yamaha 68S that has only amped speaker output or I need to connect them only to a not amplified DAC? How did you connect them to the PC? I would like to use them for singing with my mix. Thanks in advanced.
Apparently their HR series has passive radiators... Which so few other monitor companies do it makes me wonder why: Are ports just cheaper? Do most people not mind chuffing?
hey Zeos..Got these the next day of this review..they still doing ammazing !!! Now that i want an 8inch.. you say JBL 308p or Mackie MR824 !?? thanks in advance....
JBL 305's, 306's, 308's or the MR624's? cad $180, $220, $300, $290? I don't want a sub, and I don't want physically large... what's the best mix that will cover off the bass, but not take up valuable real-estate in the room? Are the MR624's worth the premium over the JBL's for a 6"?
Bought the mackie MR624 active monitors, not such a well known brand for hifi or studio monitors Amazing couple speakers they are and they are rediculous cheap :) (only 400€ for the couple) Very spatious detailled sound, very forward sounding speakers, very wide soundstage, amazing instrument separation. Bass levels are insane deep, low and powerfull, don't need a sub at all! I like them more than dynaudio bm5 MKIII and dynaudio emit 20, adam A7x and KEF LS50 or other Speakers/monitors from around 800 - 1000 € i tried Don't always follow the brainless hypes on the internet
Got the MR624's aswell, before had the Logitech Z506 and listen to Hardstyle, Hardcore, Deep House, Future House and I kinda feel I am too close or something, Yes there is bass, but not like da best. I am only using my mobo soundcard tough (ASUS Maximus X Hero) but I am gonna get the Schiit Magni 3 and Modi 2 Uber. Do you think it'll sound better? Do I need to move further away? Listening from about 50 cm away. Edit: When I go to the back of my room, the bass is ALOT better tough :)
@@TheTeacherMusic ik luister ook veel hardstyle. alleen hardstyle klinkt op de meeste speakers niet zoals het hoort .vooral de kicks .meestal hebben de high pitched kicks geen enkele bass bij de meeste speakers . is dat bij deze ook zo ?
@@TheHardstyle22 Alle monitor speakers geven een veel beter geluid dan je standaard setje speakers. Nadat ik mijn kamer zo heb in gedeeld dat het voor de speakers het beste is klinkt alles veel beter! Diepe bassen echt heel gaaf, geen subwoofer nodig. Ik raad deze speakers erg aan maar als je alleen naar muziek luistert zou je ook kunnen kijken naar de KRK rokit 6, deze hebben de bass poort aan de voorkant zodat je alleen maar rekening hoeft te houden met de afstand tussen jou en de speaker. Het liefst is dit ongeveer 1 meter (of meer) en ben jij met de speakers een gelijk benige driehoek, dat wil zeggen de afstand tussen jou en speaker 1, speaker 1 en speaker 2 en speaker 2 en jou moeten alle drie gelijk zijn. Bijvoorbeeld alle drie 90 cm. Verder maakt het een groot verschil of je de speakers op isolatie hebt (aucoustic foam) of niet maar het beste is het als je de speakers (op foam) op standaarden zet, zodat de speakers je bureau niet laten meetrillen.
You're exactly right about the KRKs. I don't know why anybody would consider them at all. JBLs are better (I've mixed on those); Mackies are better (I've mixed on those); Adams are better; Yamahas are better; Presonus are better; Tannoys are better... Monitors or headphones alike: I'd be hard pressed to think of a situation where I'd actually trust KRKs. You should do a "dump on KRK" video akin to what you did with the Audio Technica M50x cans. Good stuff per usual!
Just got the MR524 based on this review. Hopefully it'll turn out good. (assuming the MR524 is pretty similar with a frequency response down to 45Hz as opposed to 38Hz on the MR624)
@@banny123456 Hi, I would say the MR524s imaging, mids and highs are pretty impressive. Unfortunately, I find the Low end to be lacking a bit. But do keep in mind that i did not treat my room and that might have affected the low end negatively. But overall i would say they are pretty impressive for what they are. I did audition both the MR524 and 305p, and they sound very very similar. But what made me purchase the MR524, was really the imaging of the speakers. I was able to tell exactly where each instrument was, maybe its due to Mackies Logarithmic waveguide and although trivial, I think the MR524s are more pleasing on the eye compared to the 305p
@@TheWarrenng Thank you, this help. I think Mackies are looking better and the low volume level is an impressive feature for me, I read some comments that sound on the 305p just fall apart when they play at the low volume level. I have the intention to use this speakers during the day in my large office, like a background music/radion, and punch it during the overtimes when I'm alone in the office. When I listen to the comparison of these two speakers, 305p seems to be a little more sharp and clear on the high ends to me, with more soundstage and punchy lows, but hard to tell. Both speakers are awesome, either of these is not a bad choice I think.
Please review the Sennheiser HD 660S! I am looking at getting either HD 600 650 or 660S and you say reasonable things about headphones instead of audiophile rubbish. Zeos is reasonable.. Zeos is kind.. okay maybe not always kind but you're favorites are the 600s and it would be nice to know what you think about the 660Ss.
This or the Vanatoo Transparent Zeros? I'm afraid the LSR305s or these may be too large for my desk, that's why I'm leaning toward the Vanatoo Transparent Zeros, they seem fairly compact. The only thing that worries me is if they work with 192kHz/24bit, PCM abd bitstream audio. I already have a NFB-11 and with normal active speakers all I would need is to hook them directly, but the Transparent Zeros probably benefit from connecting through the toslink optical to at least get 96kHz/24bit input.
@Z Reviews Got the MR624's, before I had the Logitech Z506 and listen to Hardstyle, Hardcore, Deep House, Future House and I kinda feel I am too close or something, Yes there is bass, but not like alot like I hear in the video. I am only using my mobo soundcard tough (ASUS Maximus X Hero) but I am gonna get the Schiit Magni 3 and Modi 2 Uber. Do you think it'll sound better? Do I need to move further away? Listening from about 50 cm away. When I go to the back of my room, the bass is ALOT better tough :) Also how much do you think cables matter?
I hate to be a party pooper, but I bought the MR628's and after hearing them compared to other monitors for near the same price, I'm gonna return them. The JBL 308's had much more detail for the same price. So, I'm gonna buy those instead. Learn from my mistake, do NOT BUY studio monitors before doing side-by-side comparison at your local music store.
Not sure about the latest MR’s, but I have the MR8 Mkii, MR5 mkii, and also the LSR305, and the LSR308. As far as power, the Mackie are monsters. Ton of bass. Very fun speakers for cinema. But wow they put out a lot of heat and they did not seem detailed to me. Sound quality wise and preference... man I would take the underpowered JBL’s any day of the week. I believe the HR series is much more detailed though.
So what's the difference in sound between these and the LSR 305s? Particularly interested in how the bass compares, both with the LSR 305s normal and on +2dB bass. Thanks :)
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I agree! I've been telling people for years that a good speaker isn't one that can play loud but one that can play loud AND quiet but still retain their fidelity at any volume
I just got my LSR305s in & I saw the title.
**screaming internally**
Almost got me...
Scrapeddd Drift Me too!
I just received and set mine up last weekend and I can't return them either (imported from US) :( Zeos always finds a way to make you question your purchases.
I got my JBLs for $158 USD shipped.
Sucks they're so expensive for you.
Yea I saw that deal too but they don't ship to Canada :(
I know right. I just picked up 2 today...the same day as this video...was gonna be like wtf.
So now we are waiting for side by side sound demo of the MR624 vs LSR305 :)
The above or Swans..whats best
BTW the JBL LSR305's are $99 each on Sweetwater and B&HPhotoVideo until December 31.
That's a good deal! I already have a pair, but thanks. I'll share this with some friends.
I got a similar deal last year. Best speaker for the price, hands down.
Wish I knew this before buying micca mb42x's for $90
I just bought a pair for $159 shipped. Guess I shouldn't feel bad?
Where did you find that sweet deal? Is it new or used?
Good video, Can you share with us the link of the desk covering "foam elite/ sound absorbing" or the correct name of it! i need to cover my desk with a proper one !
The 6” will be too big for my desk. Does the 5” version also sound as good as the 6” at low volumes? Pretty much a dealbreaker for me as I won’t be able to blast these
Is the low end garbage on these without the sub?
How do they compare to Mackie XR624
How can i connect to vinyl and tv at the same time?
Dude I recently bought a pair of MR524's following your recommendation and I couldn't be happier. Thanks! :)
I got them too as well. They re great. I'm surprised how how they get, though. The back panel
hola bro yo compre los mismo pero solo me llego uno como puedo conseguir el par lo e buscado por todos lados pero me dise q es solo un monitor no viene con su par
@@Camiloernestoalfonso they are sold in singles. You just have to buy two :P
It's cheap now, I'll order them, a great "gift" for quarantine time due to CoronaVirus (Covid-19) 😋
Thanks for sharing.
Did the same :D
Me too
Be here Wednesday!
I'm getting the 8s
Me too just ordered mine, hope im not disappointed!
How have you not reviewed GENELEC?
"Z Review - JBL LSR306!!! LEAKED REVIEW!! TOTALLY LEGIT!!"
Just recording the original title for the history books~
And it is changed because 30 dislikes. People hate jokes. Noted.
Big thank ma mayeen
@@ZReviews really nice video! How the mackies compared with the presonus eris xt series? Wich the best for mixing and producing?
It's seems to be an impossible task to find a pair of near-field speakers that sound great at low volumes, are actually power efficient and don't have any other issues like static noise.
These looked great until he mentioned the heat and high power consumption with no idle stand by...
I'd love to see a 6.5 inch shootout. Do bigger woofers translate into good audio at low volumes? JBL 306p vs MR627 vs Yamaha HS7.
MR524 or LSR305?
With 305 you have to play the music LOUD to sound awesome. Mackies its all there at lower volume. i dont own the mackie/havent heard it long time, though. 305 also have a minute hiss when there is nothing playing.
After a month you get used to the hiss, even 2' away doesnt bother sensitive me. 305s break in nicely
MR624
@@mateeematty havent heard them
MR524
Zeos you need to check out the XR624's from Mackie. They are so damn good! 160 watts each with wood cabinets and woven kevlar drivers. I upgraded from my 305s coincidentally enough and couldn't be happier..
what was lacking from the LSR305 for you? potential buyer here
Mostly headroom, volume and low-end tightness. They would distort pretty easily under heavy usage, and wouldn't get as loud as I was needing them to be (granted I am a producer/sound designer, so my needs are different from other's). The low-end frequency extension isn't as good as the JBL's, even with a HUGE difference of 2hz, but the tightness is so much better on the XR624s. I also just went to my local GC and compared the new MKII JBL's, and they still lost to the Mackies. The XR624's are also on clearance for 250 a side, and for Mackie's flagship monitor? That's a steal.
Griff murph thanks for that information. The gloss bezel on the new 305p is a turn off. Flabby bass is a concern and also the amp hiss people have reported. Hmmmm
Hey, Z -- I live in Cambodia and I can buy these or the Edifier S2000Mk-iii for the same money. Thoughts?
can you review the mackie mr 524? and compare them to the jbls? please. thanks
Hardly a fair comparison, the LSR's are 5" woofer while MR624 is 6" the Mackies cost over $130 more than the JBL's in my country. So maybe better if you put the JBL's up against Mackie MR524's, great channel BTW.
Well, I went out to Guitar Center and bought the mr824 speakers on account that they didn't have the mr624 in stock. I did get to listen to both though. They sound pretty much identical but the 824 has more bass and is obviously louder.
They sound so fucking good. At normal and high volumes they sound like decent speakers, but when I turn them down they sound fucking amazing which is perfect because I don't really like having music up super loud. as I sit here and listen to them I feel like they're relaxing me with their sound. It's so smooth and nice. I've got them plugged into a Chromecast audio through RCA and it's fantastic.
They have just a little more hiss than I would like, but I am particularly sensitive to speaker hiss. I don't think it will bother the vast majority of people.
Hi i was thinking get the 824s to use in my living room with my av amp using the pre outs? but i never heard them, maybe these with 8 inch driver can be better with larger spaces and still use later 2 subs
Wait zeos is 173 years old, man that is dope.
Just ordered these, can't wait for them to come in
How did they go? Do you use them for mixing or for music listening?
Now you've got to compare the JBL *306P mkII's to these puppies. How else will I know which to buy??
It's your noble duty to do this review... I await your guidance.
come on zeos
the 305Ps you’ve had sitting on your there for a month will work, too. We are waiting. There are dozens of us
Thanks to your review, I decided to purchase my new MR624s paired with the MRS10 sub from Mackie also....
Totally satisfied, and real VFM (735 euros in Greece)
A perfect combination for home-studio purposes (and listening of course)...
The comment that convinced me to buy them, was that you can mix in very low levels, which that proves the quality of the monitor....
With room-correction at B, High-cuts button at -2 db, and the sub crossover at 45 Hz (volume about 5% only, the sub is a beast!) I have the perfect balance for my mixings!
At my pro studio I have The HR824 ones + the MRS10 sub.
Now, I can finally create music and mixing at home!
THANKS Z!!!!!!!!👍👍👍
08:10 Z, the reason the Mackies get warm is because they have a Class A/B amplifier, wheras the JBL's have a Class D. I'm of the view now that Hi-Fi and Pro-Audio go with Class D amplifiers and Audiophiles go with Class A/B. I've been thinking I want to switch to Class D like the Crown XLS Drive Core 2, XLS 1002 for my JBL Studio 530's or just switch to JBL powered monitors maybe. Also there is a new Mark 2 of the JBL Series 3 which replaced the LSR305 which I don't think you have reviewed yet.
I've actually learned now that better Class D amplifiers are the latest Hypex nCore. Other alternatives are IcePower or ClassD Audio.
Is it normal that when you get close to the tweeters you hear humming? (like theres always a slight hiss since powered but theres also humming)
Yes. Most studio monitors hiss because of the amplifier but some are louder than others. Especially budget monitors because the Class D amp tend to be loud. The Kali and JBL MKII is a good example of a monitor that has a louder hiss than others.
I was wondering about how loud it was on these Mackie MR624.
can you make a vs with focal alpha 65?
Price ;)
can you do a review with the mackie mr524 vs jbl lsr 305 ?
I had tried LSR 305s for my desk, but gave up on them because of an audible hiss that was stealing my sanity. Do these emit an audible hiss when you are sitting at your desk (I am approximately 26 inches from my speakers)? I am looking at maybe getting these but I plan on getting the Swan M200MKIII if the Mackie MRX24 have a constant hiss.
Hi! would you prefer Mackie MR524 over JBL lsr305??
Time for Zeos to review some DALI speakers! Specially their budget stuff. I hear nothing but praise.
Don't know about their new stuff but the Ikon 7 Mk2's are amazing
Any hiss when these are plugged in and powered on but there is no source cable connected?
that proposition of a 2.1 system at a living room is good maybe those 8 inch Mackies with a sub so if i put my AV amp and use the pre outs i can use them right? and i can still use all my imputs and tweek the sound as i want and control the volume
You know we're going to click the video regardless of the title.
What do you think about the Edifiers so far? I'm tempted to get a cheap pair of speakers 'til I save up for more expensive monitors because my current cheap hi-fi speakers suck (they are prone to some sort of electrical interference).
What do you think Mackie 624 vs krk rokit7
What's the track at 13'40"? I can't make out what he said. Thanks.
I know it's a bit late (only 10 months) but that snippet caught me too and I spent the last hour trying to figure it out. Anyway... Sucess!!! It's called "Impermanence we feel" from Code Geass. You're welcome :)
Can you connect these to a subwoofer? Sorry if it’s a noob question just looking to buy em
do I still go for the LSR305's if I want 5 inch speakers? Or do I go with the 5 inch version of these mackies? (MR524)
MattZildjian I can't get over how the drivers are mounted to the plastic baffle on the lsr range.
Hi !!! I need a pair of versatil monitors for making mix audio and listening to music. with do you recommend between Adams tv5 or Mackie mr524?
When I was single I owned Mackie hr824 MK2, and later on a pair of focal CMS 65. That was years ago. Married with two kids and finally starting to build up studio arsenal again. I had guitar center do a blind listening test in there monitor room. Stand outs we're one pair of Adam A7, the JBLs, and all of the Mackie lineup. the guys at guitar center laughed because I was able to identify every time they swiched to a Mackie. I guess it's the sound I prefer. So I ordered the mr624s. as you mentioned in the video they are a really nice price point.
I have powered monitors Emotiva 6s in my "Home Theater" I am using an older Harman Kardem Reciever with 7.2 preouts. And the remote control. Sounds great.
I bought these today. How would I connect then to my fiio k3 DAC? 3.5mm to RCA through the line out on the DAC?
What is your desk setup? How big is your table?
i like the look and size of these, but what is better for trap music production, 6 or 8 inch? i have heard that with a 6 inch it is better to get a subwoofer as well to accumulate the low ends more, but i dont have the budget to buy the sub as well but i can get 8 inch monitors but not sure if i have the room for them.
if you had like a bigger living room or even like a big gym room or basement, would it make sense then to put this one in mono and in the corner? also wonder what their specific subwoofer would add to this along with how big of a room the 8 inch version could project in as far as distance goes.
What's the problem with the Mackie name?
I bought a small Mackie mixer in the 90's, it was the 1st mixer I bought for my small home studio, and so far it's the last, I'm still using it, no noises, no squeaking knobs, works like the work horse it was designer like .
I set my mind on buying a Dynaudio monitors which cost twice the price of these, but I decided I'm going to hear these first and then make a final decision.
What is the device called that you are using to control the volume of the speakers?
noob here.how is the high freq in mr series? since mr series only goes to 20 khz,i'm afraid that the frequency will roll off from the frequency that i can hear
Anyone know what computer keyboard Z is using here with the cool led colors flashing ?
these look sick i love green lights
If the price was the same, would you go for mackie 624 or Adam t5v?
But what would you recommend if money wasn't an issue, these or the Kali Audio LP-6?
still best desktop speakers for this budget? or are there any other recommendation?
Hi Z, I am a little confused. Can I use these with my PC using a Creative Titanium HD card? Can I use these with an amplifier/mixer like the Yamaha 68S that has only amped speaker output or I need to connect them only to a not amplified DAC? How did you connect them to the PC? I would like to use them for singing with my mix. Thanks in advanced.
Would you choose these, or the ADAM T7V?
Apparently their HR series has passive radiators... Which so few other monitor companies do it makes me wonder why: Are ports just cheaper? Do most people not mind chuffing?
You do fantastic reviews!!!! I love them all. but you love listening to yourself talk more than playing the darn speakers so we can hear them!! 😂😂😂😂
whats the name of the control panel your using to control the volume on the mackie's!?
why do the mr824 have a significant hiss to the tweeters while idle?
JBL 305 or Mackie MR524.? 5'" vs 5" which would you pick?
What about the Mackie MR524's..?are they also good?
hey Zeos..Got these the next day of this review..they still doing ammazing !!! Now that i want an 8inch.. you say JBL 308p or Mackie MR824 !?? thanks in advance....
Better than emotiva 6s? Seems underpowered wattage wize. So is it lsr305
JBL 305's, 306's, 308's or the MR624's? cad $180, $220, $300, $290?
I don't want a sub, and I don't want physically large... what's the best mix that will cover off the bass, but not take up valuable real-estate in the room? Are the MR624's worth the premium over the JBL's for a 6"?
Looking for a pair of living room speakers under $700. Has anyone heard anything about the KEF Q350?
This or edifier s350db?
If you were choosing between Yamaha HS7's or these which one's would you choose and why?
Is there a big difference between these and the MR524?? I want these but they're a little big
Just bought 524. I noticed a slight static it tweeter with +2db at level A and idk why. Brand new
All powered speakers hiss. Some more than others.
Can you comment on Yamaha HS series compared to this Mackies?
Yes, this!!!
So how they are compared to your old KRK's?
tell me how to turn off the green light bulbs? or change its color?
Bought the mackie MR624 active monitors, not such a well known brand for hifi or studio monitors
Amazing couple speakers they are and they are rediculous cheap :) (only 400€ for the couple)
Very spatious detailled sound, very forward sounding speakers, very wide soundstage, amazing instrument separation.
Bass levels are insane deep, low and powerfull, don't need a sub at all!
I like them more than dynaudio bm5 MKIII and dynaudio emit 20, adam A7x and KEF LS50 or other Speakers/monitors from around 800 - 1000 € i tried
Don't always follow the brainless hypes on the internet
Got the MR624's aswell, before had the Logitech Z506 and listen to Hardstyle, Hardcore, Deep House, Future House and I kinda feel I am too close or something, Yes there is bass, but not like da best. I am only using my mobo soundcard tough (ASUS Maximus X Hero) but I am gonna get the Schiit Magni 3 and Modi 2 Uber. Do you think it'll sound better? Do I need to move further away? Listening from about 50 cm away.
Edit: When I go to the back of my room, the bass is ALOT better tough :)
Can confirm they are powerfull AF, love them so much now!
@@TheTeacherMusic ik luister ook veel hardstyle. alleen hardstyle klinkt op de meeste speakers niet zoals het hoort .vooral de kicks .meestal hebben de high pitched kicks geen enkele bass bij de meeste speakers . is dat bij deze ook zo ?
@@TheHardstyle22 Alle monitor speakers geven een veel beter geluid dan je standaard setje speakers. Nadat ik mijn kamer zo heb in gedeeld dat het voor de speakers het beste is klinkt alles veel beter! Diepe bassen echt heel gaaf, geen subwoofer nodig. Ik raad deze speakers erg aan maar als je alleen naar muziek luistert zou je ook kunnen kijken naar de KRK rokit 6, deze hebben de bass poort aan de voorkant zodat je alleen maar rekening hoeft te houden met de afstand tussen jou en de speaker. Het liefst is dit ongeveer 1 meter (of meer) en ben jij met de speakers een gelijk benige driehoek, dat wil zeggen de afstand tussen jou en speaker 1, speaker 1 en speaker 2 en speaker 2 en jou moeten alle drie gelijk zijn. Bijvoorbeeld alle drie 90 cm. Verder maakt het een groot verschil of je de speakers op isolatie hebt (aucoustic foam) of niet maar het beste is het als je de speakers (op foam) op standaarden zet, zodat de speakers je bureau niet laten meetrillen.
Hierover staat heel veel informatie op internet maar als je een fototje wilt van hoe ik heb heb moet je me maar even prive een berichtje sturen op YT
JBL Studio 230s or ELAC Debut B5? I can't decide which set to get for my desk. Which has warmer, more mellow sound?
You're exactly right about the KRKs. I don't know why anybody would consider them at all. JBLs are better (I've mixed on those); Mackies are better (I've mixed on those); Adams are better; Yamahas are better; Presonus are better; Tannoys are better... Monitors or headphones alike: I'd be hard pressed to think of a situation where I'd actually trust KRKs.
You should do a "dump on KRK" video akin to what you did with the Audio Technica M50x cans.
Good stuff per usual!
Have you tried the new generation KRKs?
I think it's Gen3...
It's funny, I just ordered these Mackies to replace my old gen KRK Roket 8's. Can't wait to do side by side.
@@skept3k516 How are they? I have some krk 6's I'm looking to replace for general listening.
Where's the Mackie subwoofer review?
why are they rebranding the brand? did or do mackie have bad reputation? what happened?
Are they good for movies, to watch movies?
Quick question: do active speakers sound different with balanced and unbalanced cables? I'm talking about short runs.
Would these be a decent upgrade from my lsr305's? A nice added bonus would be getting rid of the lsr humming.
Just got the MR524 based on this review. Hopefully it'll turn out good. (assuming the MR524 is pretty similar with a frequency response down to 45Hz as opposed to 38Hz on the MR624)
are you happy with those mackies 524 after a year? I don't know what to choose, 305p or 524 :)
@@banny123456 Hi, I would say the MR524s imaging, mids and highs are pretty impressive. Unfortunately, I find the Low end to be lacking a bit. But do keep in mind that i did not treat my room and that might have affected the low end negatively. But overall i would say they are pretty impressive for what they are. I did audition both the MR524 and 305p, and they sound very very similar. But what made me purchase the MR524, was really the imaging of the speakers. I was able to tell exactly where each instrument was, maybe its due to Mackies Logarithmic waveguide and although trivial, I think the MR524s are more pleasing on the eye compared to the 305p
@@TheWarrenng Thank you, this help. I think Mackies are looking better and the low volume level is an impressive feature for me, I read some comments that sound on the 305p just fall apart when they play at the low volume level. I have the intention to use this speakers during the day in my large office, like a background music/radion, and punch it during the overtimes when I'm alone in the office. When I listen to the comparison of these two speakers, 305p seems to be a little more sharp and clear on the high ends to me, with more soundstage and punchy lows, but hard to tell. Both speakers are awesome, either of these is not a bad choice I think.
2.1 powered monitor speakers voor your TV i have thinking about it over 6 F months now schould i do it or not sounds like a real soundbar killer
How do they compare to Definitive tech StudioMonitor 55?
I think a sound comparison between these and the lsr 305's would be great because im having a hard time justifying these over the lsr 305
SYNc speakers mounted to the plastic baffle rather than wood on the lsrs, which despite how good they may sound is poor form in my book.
A better comparison would be Yamaha HS7s (at their used, not new, price)
Please review the Sennheiser HD 660S! I am looking at getting either HD 600 650 or 660S and you say reasonable things about headphones instead of audiophile rubbish. Zeos is reasonable.. Zeos is kind.. okay maybe not always kind but you're favorites are the 600s and it would be nice to know what you think about the 660Ss.
Someone loaned me 660's.... Then I bought myself a pair.
This or the Vanatoo Transparent Zeros? I'm afraid the LSR305s or these may be too large for my desk, that's why I'm leaning toward the Vanatoo Transparent Zeros, they seem fairly compact. The only thing that worries me is if they work with 192kHz/24bit, PCM abd bitstream audio. I already have a NFB-11 and with normal active speakers all I would need is to hook them directly, but the Transparent Zeros probably benefit from connecting through the toslink optical to at least get 96kHz/24bit input.
Are Jamo s622 any good for a home theatre or a 2.1/3.1 desk setup?
Or is there something better in the same price range?
Thanks for the review Z. Debating between these and the lsr305s; might go for the 8" mackies though.
Which ones did you get? I'm also hesitating thanks to this guy. Only con for Mackies is that I would have to wait 10 weeks before I get them :(
I decided on the mackies, but haven't gotten them just yet.
Currently waiting on my JBL lsr308s to arrive!! My first set of studio monitors so I'm super stoked!!
NW what are your thoughts so far? Please report.
Still deciding between the 6 and 8 inchers. I'll probably go for the 6 inch and add a sub if I need to.
@Z Reviews Got the MR624's, before I had the Logitech Z506 and listen to Hardstyle, Hardcore, Deep House, Future House and I kinda feel I am too close or something, Yes there is bass, but not like alot like I hear in the video. I am only using my mobo soundcard tough (ASUS Maximus X Hero) but I am gonna get the Schiit Magni 3 and Modi 2 Uber. Do you think it'll sound better? Do I need to move further away? Listening from about 50 cm away. When I go to the back of my room, the bass is ALOT better tough :) Also how much do you think cables matter?
Can confirm now that I got the Modi 2 über and Magni 3 with good cables the sound is alot better :) Deffinitly deep and hard bass
Can even confirm that going out of the corner and putting the speakers on stands at the right spots in the room it sounds 100X better
@@TheTeacherMusic how did you connected everything to your pc?
@@bigsalty2003 Now with a audio interface, scarlet 2i2
So if it was between the LSR305 & the Mackie MR624 5" version, the Mackie is still superior in the $400 CAD range?
I think that would be a toss up.
Are the 8-inch models worth it for a 25% price increase?
I hate to be a party pooper, but I bought the MR628's and after hearing them compared to other monitors for near the same price, I'm gonna return them. The JBL 308's had much more detail for the same price. So, I'm gonna buy those instead. Learn from my mistake, do NOT BUY studio monitors before doing side-by-side comparison at your local music store.
Really, you should do a side-by-side comparison in YOUR own ROOM, if at all possible.
Not sure about the latest MR’s, but I have the MR8 Mkii, MR5 mkii, and also the LSR305, and the LSR308. As far as power, the Mackie are monsters. Ton of bass. Very fun speakers for cinema. But wow they put out a lot of heat and they did not seem detailed to me. Sound quality wise and preference... man I would take the underpowered JBL’s any day of the week. I believe the HR series is much more detailed though.
This or JBL 306P MKII? Having a hard time choosing since Ive never bought studio monitors before.
for beatmaking do you think these are betters from the new krk (7inch) ?
So what's the difference in sound between these and the LSR 305s? Particularly interested in how the bass compares, both with the LSR 305s normal and on +2dB bass. Thanks :)
what type of xlr trs brand you use and audio interface? and why better the mackie?
Would you recommend pairing these with a separate subwoofer? If so, how would that work given that these are already powered?
with room available on your desk, would the 8" be better sound?