All user reviews for the Mackie HR824

I had a set of m audio studiophile monitors about a year ago .They Gave me good sound but in the high end of things(never gave me good bass or low frequencies),So i looked into what was around and what was a hot product and came across the Mackie HR 824 Seemed to be backed by allot of big names so i got them .

SOUNDS


Turns out be a decision of my life basically they were ultra clear, good in handling high freq's and low freq's just all around good. I had to buy mine 1 speaker at a time though. Which kind a sucks if you are in lack of funds and was hoping to get a good setup with the 824. Just keep in mind that’s price for 1 speaker not 2.But I can see why they would do such a thing like you could have 5 monitors at once. Something that would be hard to do if they sold them in pairs. and each speaker has its own amp which i also like .and they both have power cords they are both independently ran speakers beside the input cable.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, good solid sound. Very clear. These were a perfect fit. Actually any larger and they would not fit on my desk, which is quite large. The response is true and even. I keep them about arms length on either side of 2 24" monitors and the sweet spot is wide enough for a client to sit next to me and hear proper imaging. I chose these over the others because their listening position is more narrow. The price is better in store than online for some reason. So if you can find them in the store the price will be cheaper than you will see them any where online. So go to your local music stores and check them out.

For me, the Mackie speakers are of death!
Yet I had flopped a thing of ..... I work dub, regaae, house and I need to really work my prcisement ultra serious and what a wonder ... on the other hand, as it There's enormously serious, Itis advisable to treat the acoustic spices and moves away the walls .. those n'apprcient not sound because they have the standing wave aps cass of rsonnace ... ouui and, when you want the grave it must take! o BASS trap ... c for me fabulous, I mix with headphones sony 7506 and everything is nicekl

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Everything is mortal and the advantage is down almost 22 Hz, this is madness ...
but this is not a forum recommend those who are rock or variation on .... Trs useful for those working the SUB BASS, better and cheaper than the Genelec 1031! Bingo

OVERALL OPINION

It's been three years, I know by heart, she does prim Award, superb technology? ... I agree that it must bvien Drout the little novice out of a pair of NS 10 ...

Appear to apparently have a rponse frquence in ultra flat Chres are less than 1031 or BM15A, have a good face and appear powerful.

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All seems as if the compress linares curve rponse silent due by an electronic control drastically. they clipped fast enough for any volume and sound tj rubber dsagrable on all music. they appear less clear than other bcp.
they are impressive but too serious for a two-way: a appears to disrupt the work of HP in other frequencies. So be castrated with the rear switches ... and it does not descend below the other end. So blah ...

OVERALL OPINION

They are less than their rivals Chres but that's normal. this is not a good deal ... not bad ... it was worth the price.
they are not too big ... a can be an asset.

I add the 18/10/04, here is a post notice and no place for a "macmeschoses" "professional music" is allowed to insult anyone ...

I myself am even "pro Zizic of !..., I not change my mind, I actually took bm 15a, srieuses and much more from a brand more r pandu in major studio monitors mackie (even if we do not care ...) and I still do not like speakers that sound like tuperwares !!!...

That said, I like a good chocolate ...

I appreciate details such as broadband, the switch in front, reglagles filters etc ... For cons, the two mine did not produce the same power at the same level and were therefore not "calibrated together," contrary to what is said in com Mackie. Not serious, just enough to offset the level on the back but a bad thing for them.

SOUNDS

A world compared to my old speakers (Tannoy). very nice, generous. I needed it. The curve 'knows nothing, I guess with the low mean huge. The stereo has given me a problem.

But I have a big trouble with: I still can not trust them. Despite the fact that I know them better and better. I still need other systems to verify what I do with it. We can miss errors (especially fréqeunce level spectrum) rather surprising on the Mackie. Picking up on things quickly and KRK Dynaudio of my friends, I found after the Mackies without me having seen before. Y'é am claro? And it sucks!

OVERALL OPINION

Not being able to trust their primary system is not good .... I think soon change for AC despite the fact that I like them. I need sth more technical, more secure.

I am a professor of electroacoustic music at the Conservatoire de Troyes. Voila 4 years I use Mackie. Trs frankly the sound is very well, we are positively surprised Souvant sound. I think what trs prcise for all that the default conserne clicks, loops ... The management of plants and Stereo sound is really not bad for the price. For those who have problem of stro I think it's a problem that rsoud acoustics in the layers. However I would say that the center left and right is not of great precision while dpend your style of music. SETTING THE rverb the delay and not only on whether prcises Genelec. We too sometimes but sometimes not enough. I've never had this problem with Genelec same low price (see below).

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Neutral? Not ... Dan but these prices, no neutral ... So yes the price may seem neutral .. but I would say cold and on the verge of breaking into the top of the spectrum ... However, this promotes Checker bugs and parasites but not against the harmonic prcise trs. Low gnreuses it is true ... but trs imprcise below 50Hz (I speak of the dynamics). But frankly this process is sufficient for all styles and projects. Big problem for users pro or semi-pro, plus 6 hours a day ear fatigue is felt.

OVERALL OPINION

Stories better than Genelec ... I find it without merit. The Genelec gifts do not either ... I have had many good years of 1029 and the Mackies ok exploded without the problem but one of my lves were the 1031 and I found that one silent so advantageous that ca ( costs the blind). I use my 1037C can not be longer Vidament comparison with the Mackies and costs the blind but Vidament obviousness in the problem of high harmonics in the spectrum in Mackie. The mix sounded not too bad but no more! on the other hand I find them terrible as the control signal! This is not what you ask of such monitoring 2voixs? ... I suggest you have another cost of ADI not to get too tired and you used to their sound.
If you read this notice, you are looking to buy: So buy eyes closed (well almost). APRS made the SAVINGS to buy 3voixs ADAM, Genelec, Far (cost of all same), PMC (a beautiful ... my gods)

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SOUNDS

Excellent sound, I'm sorry to contradict the electro music teacher but to have a background in acoustics, electronics, physics and other disciplines afffairante sound. Especially in high school, high international reputation. For my ears sharp as knife blades. I truly believe and can attest. These are the reference speaker in their class: speakers semi nearby. Although they have declined and are no longer very young, certainly more formidable rival came Grapillon of their class (Génélec etc.). But it is a speaker acoustic point of view a perfection rarely achieved for that price. Of course, certain frequencies are missing attendance but that does not make them pregnant colored.

OVERALL OPINION

They will forever be the speakers that have marked the history of monitoring. Quality often imitated but never equaled. They are still highly sought after and their ratings continue to climb. One thing is certain, is that I do not separate myself from them.

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SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

Just to say guys are not pros, who have ears in plaster and expect to hear a sound very flattering do not get these speakers if you know nothing. I say this for the guys further down the reviews that say n'importent what and who would do better to abstain. All professionals in the music and it was well noted by other speakers of the sound engineer of Madonna. But maybe that this guy and we do not know anything.
Ah yes for the same guys below: mix type shit on the Yamaha MSP 5 and you'll have a very flattering thing to ring home but nowhere else.

config ProTools converters with high NA range Universal Audio 2192 and amp Presonus Monitor Station.

- Electronic robust.
- Reliable

I'll try to be Ojectives. For a few years of working with and I also tried other brands.
To summarize:

- THE HR824 plays are not universal: They are excellent for mixing modern music (type electro / tech). In contrast to the classical or acoustic music more ... it is more appropriate.

SOUNDS

- Stereo sound provided this place exactly on the top of the triangle formed by the speaker and listener.
- Dynamic and excellent impulse response and especially in the bass even at high level
- Frequency curve constant high level, no distortion in the lower spectrum. It goes where almost all other monitors nearby stop!
- Its very analytical and precise in the bass, a bit "stuffy" in the midrange and a bit "dry" in the treble.

OVERALL OPINION

It has been 5 years since I ais. J'aprécie particularly the frequency response in the bass. They are really effective and remain accurate even at high level. There are people who say it drools. Their problems come from the investment or a badly adjusted and résonnate in the lower medium.
To say that these speakers are imprecise and drafts in the bass is absurd. say that these speakers enbellisent the mix is ​​too. The bass for once and this really should be taken into account appears as a phenomenon well-known psychoacoustic phenomenon is the mask which as the name suggests "mask" x10 frequencies more acute and therefore these speakers require a mix perfectly controlled in the bottom if not surprised when listening elsewhere!
It should also be careful with these speakers because it's so comfortable at the bottom that would tend to put too much! In all fairness, in the grave, I rarely heard from the speakers as accurate and analytical. The design of low radiators located inside the enclosure is perfect and no subwoofer system unfortunately does little to compete with that (even after rephasing).

Contrary to what should be the HR824 monitor speakers are not at all universal. Very effective modern music electro / techno etc.. they are nevertheless much less suitable for music acoustic pop / rock or classical. For this style of music I prefer the Dynaudio BM15 or better Twin6 focal lengths (which are fatanstiques for that). Indeed, the sharp sound in the midrange and treble is definitely more airy, present and accurate. The HR824 really lacking precision in the register. The ideal is to have two pairs of trainers according to music style.
For pregnant proximitées, it does not seem to have heard more effectively in the bottom of the spectrum that HR824 is why I would keep time with me. Almost all speakers proximitées leave soon hear their limits in the low ... HR824 ever (or so you really have a mix to listen to 110db +!).

In conclusion, if you make electro / techno or modern (electro pop ...) the series HR824 is the ideal forum!
For the rest, better compare with other brands.

I wanted full active speaker approaching the Genelec sound ...
I use them for the sound recording, mixing up ... with some infidelity in the mix ... (I mix by juggling on other plays in another room)
I atacs direct analog sound card (RME Multiface a) to have its "nature" is a bit hard before I was leaving a tascam tdm 4000, I think it sounded sweeter ... less ear fatigue ... but if done right ear ... yes it reveals the sound of the converter input is obvious!!
so watch the weakest link in your studio.

SOUNDS

for my ears, I find them colder mediums less generous than the Genelec, so be careful when mixing, but generally (if the sound was done with the Mack) ... Some defects are caught upstream has the sound,
it is very clear in the treble and bass ... ideal has the sound to the gale blowing on the microphone or various ... it forces you to be vigilant and careful mediums of the sound, which is facilitated by mixing the following ...

attention to the treatment of the listening room and the distance to the wall well away from walls, for different resonant frequencies and low

good stereo imaging ...

comply with the dynamics are listening to local levels and reasonable, "customer focus" attention it go deaf is also impressive natural!


OVERALL OPINION

Since 2003 she advocates, and sometimes on stage (yes that luxury as a return personal)
I also have Yamaha NS10 studio I get to confirm my mix,
I then finished for fun and consistency of the mix with a couple of legendary JBL L100 century 3voie model and amp macintosh Blue Eyes ... just for something to make me feel good .. and especially also to check my mix on the 3 ways, and in another room ...
and finally to complete a play about a mini-chain (LG) of the living room of my daughter for the next pass across the mix, not forgetting the car radio of the car ... (yes to a mix that is not on a single pair of listening to do ... it's long! "I always check with my Mackies any changes made to the sound, because I have total confidence in their analytical side)
to the sound of the Mackie HR824 is very precise,
the mix must check not just get caught up in the reverb, it sounds to foix too well to be honest ... then we are disappointed, then! we mix the reverb minima, and checked the chain on the show ... the car ... ect.
good value for money speakers mounted in the united states ... not to be confused with the new HR824 MK2 mounted in china I guess for the price !!!!! sounds that can be both ????( m. .... then, poor Chinese if they knew the value of their work, they would do it again the revolution!)

Prices used for the HR824 model are well below their value intrasseque ...
I would love the opportunity to buy ... view their current dequote ...
but I do not regret owning them for 7 years ... it made my many services, even scenes of luxury in return for acoustic jazz player critical ... and the more it makes my taste its premium for a lower price.