Got a pair of Mackie MR524s this week largely based on your reviews. I use them on my desk as multimedia speakers, and so far I'm completely satisfied with how clear they sound. Had tested some other speakers that costed twice the price of the Mackies and didn't sound this good or clear. The Mackies are powerful enough, but appreciate the fact that I can also use them at the witching hour at very, very low volumes (got a 2-year old sleeping next door) and still get a lot of clarity and details from my music. So thank you for your awesome work (the written content on the blog is especially helpful) and greetings from Italy.
Check out my written comparison between Mackie MR524 and JBL 305P MKII with frequency response graps here: digitalstereophony.blogspot.com/2019/05/jbl-305p-mkii-or-mackie-mr524-which-one.html
Listened to both for a couple hours. Mackies sound crisp and go surprisingly low (not as low as he jbls). The highs are tighter, but almost adam like. But not fatiguing, and the dip switches can remedy that. The JBLs have a great low end can reveal more what happening at the upper sub levels but its more muddy and unfocused in the upper lows where the kick resides. The highs sound like Club speakers to me. Everything is there with detail, but when you listen to a more neutral tweeter and upper midrange you can hear things more accurate than on the 305P. Now if you make electronic club music the JBLs are spot on. For everything else, the Mackies have a better sound to me. Makes me wonder what the 624 is like since the 524 has a smaller size than the 305P. Both are an exceptional value.
A lot depends on what equipment you are watching the video. With proper headphones differences become more apparent. I know because my perception changed completely once I started using my Sennheiser 560S, with some correctional EQ - they can tell you what is happening throughout the frequency range. The previous el cheapo headphones could tell much less, especially in the bass region.
The 524 are a lot more musical than the 624, which has a very dark and bassy sound. Voices are a lot less clear too with the 624. I was expecting the same clarity than the 524 with more bass, but instead it made everything sound more muted and unclear.
Thank you very very much for all your vids!!! I was very confused reading a lot of forums, but having this possibilities of listening the monitors helped me a lot!! Greetings from Argentina!
The sound of inexpensive monitors is getting better. Looks like I'm going to buy an MR524 :) The 305P MKII are also very good, but MR524 are "warmer", more pleasant to the ear and at the same time closer to the source. Thank you, Michal. You bring clarity!
That is what you don 't want You want a flat response so you can better hear wat is going on The yahama ns 10 is the perfect example they sound horrable but the monitor is al over the world in every Professional studio
Thanks for doing this video. These are so close to each other. The only time I really noticed a difference was with the upright bass. JBL a bit more articulate, but the woodiness of the upright came through on the Mackie. Great comparison.
Yeah, to me the Mackie sounds balanced with more mids, while the JBL sounds more scooped and a bit airier. Very close but I just bought a pair of 524's.
hello, I'm looking to upgrade my computer speakers and I'm down to these two. I just want to know how they compare in terms of stereo imaging, cause nobody seems to talk about it. Are they the same in that regard? Also, is the low volume performance of the Mackies that far from the JBLs? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
Mackie MR524 is a good neutral sounding speaker for it`s price. The JBL are not so warm in the mids and in the highs too sharp. Thank you for your work.
When looking at the specs online, I thought the JBL would have been the winner. They really know how to sell their product (generally, in a good way). But after I listened to this, I gotta say I think the Mackie takes the cake. For me, the JBL is a bit too harsh in the higher frequencies, and they didn’t connect as well to the mids and the rest of the sound. Mackie did sound slightly warmer than I would like, but I think that that can be easily overcome if you are conscious about it when mixing. I think my problem with the JBL is more of an issue and, overall, Mackie takes the cake in my book.
Thanks Digital Stereophony. Just wonder if there any possibility that you will include a 3 ways Studio Monitor in your review. Just like to know how much better are 3 ways vs 2 ways.
Keep up the good work :D!!! I have decided to go with one of this 2 brands but I am kind of noob in the audio department can you give me some advice please? First of all I want to hook them up to my pc/laptop I was looking at audio interfaces but dont need that extra input for mics/ instruments etc.... I just want a good dac/ audio interface for under 100$ ( was looking at mackie onyx 1 and focusrite scarlet solo 3rd gen ) than I can hook 2 of this speakers up and run them only for music leasing ( I want something with balanced output I did read that they are better).... What do you recomand for studio monitors hook up? Thank you so much!
I haven't heard the adams, but I bought both the jbl's and the mackies and set them up on my desk to compare. I'm no expert in this area, but for mixing/mastering i'd take the mackies, but for general music listening I liked the jbl's a little more. The Mackies were a touch more balanced with really good separation and clarity. The jbl's made things sound live and dynamic with a bit more soundstage. Both are super close though, I had a tough time deciding, ended up keeping the jbl's. As for other options, my friend works in music retail and has said really good things about Kali LP6's, Kali Audio was started by a few former engineers of jbl.
Hi and thanks for your great videoes!! I have a question that I hope you can answer- question: Is a new studio monitor better than an old due to tecnology? Is it a bad idea to buy a used model with 10 year old technology and should I buy a new model instead?
Okay, so I was trying to decide which of these two to get, so I bought both to set up on my desk and a/b them. I'm no expert in this area, but for mixing/mastering i'd take the mackies, but for general music listening I liked the jbl's a little more. The Mackies were a touch more balanced with really good separation and clarity. The jbl's made things sound live and dynamic with a bit more soundstage. Both are super close though, I had a tough time deciding, ended up keeping the jbl's. Hope this helps.
@@ferruizmusico8126 I don't remember specifically comparing hiss between them, but I really didn't notice it in general. For the jbl's you have to have your ear really close to hear any hiss. I have a remote plug that powers them so I always turn them off if i'm not using them. The jbl's also stay a lot cooler than the mackies because of the different class of amplification.
Now two years later, can anyone say which of the two translate better to other systems? Mixing wise. I'm stuck in the middle between these two, Yamaha HS5, Presonus E5XT and KRK Rokit RP5 G4's. I'm working in the middle of an untreated room. I will sit in a tight sweet spot. Any answers would be very appreciated. Thanks.
i use the mackie mr 524's. it is a really good sounding monitors but i can say that the jbl 305p's a little bit better :) you should buy the jbl's i think.
Michal, thanks for the review. I just wanted to ask which one would be better for listening to instrumental, EDM tracks, vocal, HipHop, etc. I am not into making music, just for pure audio experience. Mackie is a bit cheaper here. Thanks!
I love your videos😍. I am very interested in klipsch the sixes. Please make more videos with them. I live in Slovenia. Do you know where can I listen to them in real life? Thank you
do the 524 have a tweeter hiss like the 305 ? i think i prefer the 305 for the voices that are clearer, thanks for the test this was a good one (would love to hear 305 vs vanatoo t0)
I'm seriously thinking about Mackie after watching these videos. I was previously considering Audioengine A5+. What's your opinion? Mainly getting it for music and videos. Thank you!
Mackie is great choice for multimedia. Audioengine is overpriced and not as good as Mackie IMO. A5+ is much better build and has remote control though which is always nice
@@DSAUDIOreview but could it be that jbl has an advantage imaging wise? That's something that everyone mentions in reference to these monitors. I just got 305p mkii and I both love and hate them, because they sound good, but have a ridiculously high noise levels. I'm considering returning them and going for Mackies, but JBLs have really nice stereo image so I may stick with them if Mackies aren't as good.
Mackie image on similar level to JBL so I think You will not feel shortchanged. Just do not expect Mackie to be completly silent on idle. They also have some audible hiss, just not as loud as JBL.
@@DSAUDIOreview thanks. I understand they will all have some noise, but anything less than JBL would be great. It just seems to be a very poor engineering and I don't really want to support a manufacturer which increases the price 50%, but doesn't improve the actual product.
Hi! Love your channel! I can get either Mackies MR524, Krk rp5 g4 or JBL 350p Mkii or Presonus eris at XT for the same price. I'd really appreciate your advise. Thanks!
Have to say, they sound very similar until you get a song with strong mids, then the mids are pushed back on the JBLs more than the Mackies. I like the openness of the waveguide on the JBLs, but the mids definitely aren't as balanced.
@@gfbgamerpt171 Factoring in that money isn't a problem, I would pick the mackies based on that comparison, but I own the JBLs and do know they sound very very good.
@@honeste6652 thank you for your response. Since you have the 305p mkii can you please tell if all the necessary cables come with the speakers or if I need to buy any cables?
@@gfbgamerpt171 You will need to get cables. These speakers are known to get a hiss, but I found it using the right cables helped me. I'll get the link and put that here when I can.
Ok so I bought the kali lp6 2 days ago for listening to music in my room and omg they were to bassy for my small room even with the bass setting down I couldn't pump it loud to hear the clean highs or my neighbors would bitch so I returned them and went to guitar center and I listen to theese 2 and went for the makies because they sound clear at low volume and the jbls sounded like the kalis but with less sub bass,the other speakers that also sounded clear were the adams t5v but were $200 each and the makies sounded more neutral so I would suggest buying the kali lp6 for a living room or the makies for a room.
I think the Mackies smoothes the guitar on 'the man of fire' just a little too much, The JBL holds the edge of the notes better and gives a better growl to the guitar. The Mackie does add a little more overall weight but it seems to come at a cost of a little leading detail and edge. I would probably mix and master more on the JBL here and retire to the Mackies with a glass of wine.
Mackie uses class AB amplifier while JBL(and many others at 150 $ range) uses class D amplifier. For that reason Mackie has less signal distortion and sounds clearer but consumes more energy and overheats if you put a lot of volume for long.
Mackie is better! I had the JBL and it sound too analytical, too harsh on mids, its clear but not pleasent to listen. Mackie has better bass and neutral sound.
I’ve just ordered the Mackie mr624 these are so close but the Mackie sounds very good even when they are turned down which I think the JBL need to be up a bit. I went for the Mackie as they look a lot nicer and feel better made. Also able to adjust the bass accordingly to suit the position of the speakers. Both are punching way above their price range. Can’t beat both these for the money. I went for the sexy pair Lol
Jakieś słyszalne różnice w nowych JBL , czy tylko design ? A co do najnowszego filmu "Did you stop leaving comments on how the speakers sound? I always look forward to your opinion because it's not always easy to tell how the speakers sound through video" (Ja również z miła checią poczytam twoją opinię ;) )
jbl is better sounds more balance and the highs are better... they each have there flaws ...but jbl is good for close production n small rooms ....i just ordered mine jaja can't wait.. I know they sound good already I have good ears. yall go for the mackies but have fun Eqing vocals
The Mackie's are a little more warm to my ears..but the difference is really minimal..both very good speakers..but I think i'll go for the JBL's...with very good quality floor- stands it's same price as for the Mackie's without.. so my choice is made..
JBL has a boxy sound, it really weird....so hype... its not pleasant to listen. Mackie is more balanced and has a great bass response. Opnion of a person who have both monitors.
Neither the JBL nor the Mackie sound very good compared to the Source Track. Both sound thin and dry in comparison. Where do we get the Source Track speakers? ; -)
The hi-hats are what did it for me too. JBL doesn't sound as harsh, but I think we may be in the minority on that opinion. Regardless, I just bought the JBLs with their 10" sub and they are arriving today!
Why? Seems like they only changed a few things, jacked up the price 50%, but I believe they are the same speakers, essentially. Great sound, loud hiss.
@@simasp7189 less coherency between the drivers, but tonally something is not ok at these recordings. I cannot imagine, every speaker has the same tonal problem compared to the original recording.
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Very close each other, it's hard to say which one better. I think in this comparison boths wins
Got a pair of Mackie MR524s this week largely based on your reviews. I use them on my desk as multimedia speakers, and so far I'm completely satisfied with how clear they sound. Had tested some other speakers that costed twice the price of the Mackies and didn't sound this good or clear. The Mackies are powerful enough, but appreciate the fact that I can also use them at the witching hour at very, very low volumes (got a 2-year old sleeping next door) and still get a lot of clarity and details from my music. So thank you for your awesome work (the written content on the blog is especially helpful) and greetings from Italy.
How do you like the so far? Do they have any hiss at desk distance?
Check out my written comparison between Mackie MR524 and JBL 305P MKII with frequency response graps here: digitalstereophony.blogspot.com/2019/05/jbl-305p-mkii-or-mackie-mr524-which-one.html
Which ones are quieter when no music is played? (Hiss)
Listened to both for a couple hours. Mackies sound crisp and go surprisingly low (not as low as he jbls). The highs are tighter, but almost adam like. But not fatiguing, and the dip switches can remedy that. The JBLs have a great low end can reveal more what happening at the upper sub levels but its more muddy and unfocused in the upper lows where the kick resides. The highs sound like Club speakers to me. Everything is there with detail, but when you listen to a more neutral tweeter and upper midrange you can hear things more accurate than on the 305P. Now if you make electronic club music the JBLs are spot on. For everything else, the Mackies have a better sound to me. Makes me wonder what the 624 is like since the 524 has a smaller size than the 305P. Both are an exceptional value.
@@Leozyoo The JBLs. Great speakers for the price. Wide listening field too. Better low end. Highs aren't fatiguing. Small enough for a desk.
Man...mackie lift up all the background instruments so well..
You videos and the songs selection are just awesome.
i am in the minority but I feel the JBL's are more accurate. The Mackies sound slightly elevated in the 2-3k range.
They sound nearly identical, maybe it was my imagination but the Mackies seemed to have a smidge more bass.
Yes they do
A lot depends on what equipment you are watching the video. With proper headphones differences become more apparent. I know because my perception changed completely once I started using my Sennheiser 560S, with some correctional EQ - they can tell you what is happening throughout the frequency range. The previous el cheapo headphones could tell much less, especially in the bass region.
Thanks for your videos!
Most recently acquired Mackie MR624, I am very satisfied!
Thanks again! :)
The 524 are a lot more musical than the 624, which has a very dark and bassy sound. Voices are a lot less clear too with the 624. I was expecting the same clarity than the 524 with more bass, but instead it made everything sound more muted and unclear.
Used to like the JBL, Mackie sounding good now though. Thanks for the demo. 👍
Thank you very very much for all your vids!!! I was very confused reading a lot of forums, but having this possibilities of listening the monitors helped me a lot!! Greetings from Argentina!
The sound of inexpensive monitors is getting better.
Looks like I'm going to buy an MR524 :) The 305P MKII are also very good, but MR524 are "warmer", more pleasant to the ear and at the same time closer to the source.
Thank you, Michal. You bring clarity!
That is what you don 't want
You want a flat response so you can better hear wat is going on
The yahama ns 10 is the perfect example they sound horrable but the monitor is al over the world in every Professional studio
@@timohercules3046 Yamaha NS10 is not a flat or neutral speaker
Timo Hercules i have the NS10, far from flat response.
Bought the mackie 524 a couple of weeks back. Great sound for the price
How about hum noise?
@@ИгорьСеверский-н6ш I dont hear any
@@wiggygfe yes the mr524 has no hssss sound.
@@ИгорьСеверский-н6ш I'm running a USB audio interface to XLRs straight to the Mackies. Absolutely ZERO noise.
Thanks for doing this video. These are so close to each other. The only time I really noticed a difference was with the upright bass. JBL a bit more articulate, but the woodiness of the upright came through on the Mackie. Great comparison.
Mackie sounds warmer. Jbl sounds harsher (clearer for some people, not for me). The mackie looks cooler too
Yeah, to me the Mackie sounds balanced with more mids, while the JBL sounds more scooped and a bit airier. Very close but I just bought a pair of 524's.
hello, I'm looking to upgrade my computer speakers and I'm down to these two. I just want to know how they compare in terms of stereo imaging, cause nobody seems to talk about it. Are they the same in that regard? Also, is the low volume performance of the Mackies that far from the JBLs? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
I'm looking for floorstatic 2 way speakers 6,5" with great mids and great highs under 400 €, what do you suggest?
kali lp-6, yamaha hs7
Mackie MR524 is a good neutral sounding speaker for it`s price. The JBL are not so warm in the mids and in the highs too sharp. Thank you for your work.
you must have bass light headphones or speakers for the jbls to sound harsh as they are the same for the most part.
nope. MR524 is more sharp highs than 305P in reality.
Thanks for the six-track (previously 5) comparos😄👍👍👍 Best Regards to you my friend🇵🇱!!
Cheers :)
The JBL 305P MkII have won the Namm 2019 TEC Award, no contest.
When looking at the specs online, I thought the JBL would have been the winner. They really know how to sell their product (generally, in a good way). But after I listened to this, I gotta say I think the Mackie takes the cake. For me, the JBL is a bit too harsh in the higher frequencies, and they didn’t connect as well to the mids and the rest of the sound. Mackie did sound slightly warmer than I would like, but I think that that can be easily overcome if you are conscious about it when mixing. I think my problem with the JBL is more of an issue and, overall, Mackie takes the cake in my book.
Thanks Digital Stereophony. Just wonder if there any possibility that you will include a 3 ways Studio Monitor in your review. Just like to know how much better are 3 ways vs 2 ways.
i have a question.
Which monitor is better the jbl 308p mkii or the mackie mr8?
i do not mix! just for listening.
Same question in my mind. MR8MK3 or MK2 best one for flat natural listening for now.
I absolutely LOVE my Mackie MR524s and heartily recommend them.
Mackie wins here hands down.Took me a few listens then it became clear.Both good choices.
Great work! i love this channel
Yeahh! We got this! Thank you!
Yep, Mackie more balanced, but JBL slightly
driving (stands out hf and bass).
Keep up the good work :D!!! I have decided to go with one of this 2 brands but I am kind of noob in the audio department can you give me some advice please? First of all I want to hook them up to my pc/laptop I was looking at audio interfaces but dont need that extra input for mics/ instruments etc.... I just want a good dac/ audio interface for under 100$ ( was looking at mackie onyx 1 and focusrite scarlet solo 3rd gen ) than I can hook 2 of this speakers up and run them only for music leasing ( I want something with balanced output I did read that they are better).... What do you recomand for studio monitors hook up? Thank you so much!
What do you suggest for mastering?
Mackie524, jbl305, or Adam T5V?
Or something else near to this price?
I haven't heard the adams, but I bought both the jbl's and the mackies and set them up on my desk to compare. I'm no expert in this area, but for mixing/mastering i'd take the mackies, but for general music listening I liked the jbl's a little more. The Mackies were a touch more balanced with really good separation and clarity. The jbl's made things sound live and dynamic with a bit more soundstage. Both are super close though, I had a tough time deciding, ended up keeping the jbl's. As for other options, my friend works in music retail and has said really good things about Kali LP6's, Kali Audio was started by a few former engineers of jbl.
Hi and thanks for your great videoes!! I have a question that I hope you can answer- question: Is a new studio monitor better than an old due to tecnology? Is it a bad idea to buy a used model with 10 year old technology and should I buy a new model instead?
Do you think Mckie's series mk3 and 524 change in anything? I can get mk3 series here in argentina.
Do you think they would be good for home theater? If so, what centre and others would you suggest for 5.1 setting?
Okay, so I was trying to decide which of these two to get, so I bought both to set up on my desk and a/b them. I'm no expert in this area, but for mixing/mastering i'd take the mackies, but for general music listening I liked the jbl's a little more. The Mackies were a touch more balanced with really good separation and clarity. The jbl's made things sound live and dynamic with a bit more soundstage. Both are super close though, I had a tough time deciding, ended up keeping the jbl's. Hope this helps.
" The jbl's made things sound live and dynamic"
@@ferruizmusico8126 I don't remember specifically comparing hiss between them, but I really didn't notice it in general. For the jbl's you have to have your ear really close to hear any hiss. I have a remote plug that powers them so I always turn them off if i'm not using them. The jbl's also stay a lot cooler than the mackies because of the different class of amplification.
witch one is the best for only listening to music ?
Mackie
I want buy mackie mr524 for my home studio, it is a good desicion?
ΜΡ624 is better if you can afford it. Otherwise, MR524 with MRS10 subwoofer is a perfect match.
The Mackie's sound fuller and more harmonious in the sound, while keeping up with the highs of the JBL's. Mackie's win!!
comparisons MR 624 with LSR 306 / 306 P MKII and MR824 with LSR 308
Tells you everything you need to know in the current situation. Mackies are sold out everywhere and you can get hold of the JBL's everywhere.
Thank you.
Mackie MR524 just sold.
So who is the winner am bit confused ?
Now two years later, can anyone say which of the two translate better to other systems? Mixing wise. I'm stuck in the middle between these two, Yamaha HS5, Presonus E5XT and KRK Rokit RP5 G4's. I'm working in the middle of an untreated room. I will sit in a tight sweet spot. Any answers would be very appreciated. Thanks.
i use the mackie mr 524's. it is a really good sounding monitors but i can say that the jbl 305p's a little bit better :) you should buy the jbl's i think.
love JBL in voice demo 3:20 full range, very natural. Mackie sounds too nasal
Major difference indeed.
MR624 comparisons?
Michal, thanks for the review. I just wanted to ask which one would be better for listening to instrumental, EDM tracks, vocal, HipHop, etc. I am not into making music, just for pure audio experience. Mackie is a bit cheaper here. Thanks!
I am using Mackie MR524 in my system at the moment and can recommend them over JBL even if they would cost the same.
@@DSAUDIOreview Thank you so much. The project had been very helpful.
Digital Stereophony can you please tell me the title of ‘dream a dream’ song? I’ve been trying to find it out everywhere. I love that song!! Please
I love your videos😍. I am very interested in klipsch the sixes. Please make more videos with them. I live in Slovenia. Do you know where can I listen to them in real life? Thank you
do the 524 have a tweeter hiss like the 305 ? i think i prefer the 305 for the voices that are clearer, thanks for the test this was a good one (would love to hear 305 vs vanatoo t0)
no hiss on the MR524
I'm seriously thinking about Mackie after watching these videos. I was previously considering Audioengine A5+. What's your opinion? Mainly getting it for music and videos. Thank you!
Mackie is great choice for multimedia. Audioengine is overpriced and not as good as Mackie IMO. A5+ is much better build and has remote control though which is always nice
@@DSAUDIOreview but could it be that jbl has an advantage imaging wise? That's something that everyone mentions in reference to these monitors. I just got 305p mkii and I both love and hate them, because they sound good, but have a ridiculously high noise levels. I'm considering returning them and going for Mackies, but JBLs have really nice stereo image so I may stick with them if Mackies aren't as good.
Mackie image on similar level to JBL so I think You will not feel shortchanged. Just do not expect Mackie to be completly silent on idle. They also have some audible hiss, just not as loud as JBL.
@@DSAUDIOreview thanks. I understand they will all have some noise, but anything less than JBL would be great. It just seems to be a very poor engineering and I don't really want to support a manufacturer which increases the price 50%, but doesn't improve the actual product.
@@simasp7189 Just set the volume on the JBL to like 4/10 this will cuts down on tweeter hiss.
very close..! im good with either or, they're both very satisfying but if i really had to choose, id go with the mackies no doubt.
jbl sounds like it's coming from outside thats what I love
Hi! Love your channel! I can get either Mackies MR524, Krk rp5 g4 or JBL 350p Mkii or Presonus eris at XT for the same price. I'd really appreciate your advise. Thanks!
Go for Mackie
@@DSAUDIOreview Thanks for the advise!
Have to say, they sound very similar until you get a song with strong mids, then the mids are pushed back on the JBLs more than the Mackies. I like the openness of the waveguide on the JBLs, but the mids definitely aren't as balanced.
So which one would you buy?
@@gfbgamerpt171 Factoring in that money isn't a problem, I would pick the mackies based on that comparison, but I own the JBLs and do know they sound very very good.
@@honeste6652 thank you for your response. Since you have the 305p mkii can you please tell if all the necessary cables come with the speakers or if I need to buy any cables?
@@gfbgamerpt171 You will need to get cables. These speakers are known to get a hiss, but I found it using the right cables helped me. I'll get the link and put that here when I can.
@@honeste6652 thank you man! Appreciate it a lot :D
Hi, I wonder if you would consider trying Focal Alpha.
I hope to test them early next year
@@DSAUDIOreview That'd be great!!!
Yea please do
Ok so I bought the kali lp6 2 days ago for listening to music in my room and omg they were to bassy for my small room even with the bass setting down I couldn't pump it loud to hear the clean highs or my neighbors would bitch so I returned them and went to guitar center and I listen to theese 2 and went for the makies because they sound clear at low volume and the jbls sounded like the kalis but with less sub bass,the other speakers that also sounded clear were the adams t5v but were $200 each and the makies sounded more neutral so I would suggest buying the kali lp6 for a living room or the makies for a room.
I think the Mackies smoothes the guitar on 'the man of fire' just a little too much, The JBL holds the edge of the notes better and gives a better growl to the guitar. The Mackie does add a little more overall weight but it seems to come at a cost of a little leading detail and edge. I would probably mix and master more on the JBL here and retire to the Mackies with a glass of wine.
Hy DS....
Your video comparison are awesome👍
Can you make comparison between Mackie MR series vs Behringer Truth 2031A plisss....
Nice work guysss....
Mackie uses class AB amplifier while JBL(and many others at 150 $ range) uses class D amplifier. For that reason Mackie has less signal distortion and sounds clearer but consumes more energy and overheats if you put a lot of volume for long.
Mackie is better! I had the JBL and it sound too analytical, too harsh on mids, its clear but not pleasent to listen. Mackie has better bass and neutral sound.
Give advice what more precisely 524 or 624?
I’ve just ordered the Mackie mr624 these are so close but the Mackie sounds very good even when they are turned down which I think the JBL need to be up a bit. I went for the Mackie as they look a lot nicer and feel better made. Also able to adjust the bass accordingly to suit the position of the speakers. Both are punching way above their price range.
Can’t beat both these for the money. I went for the sexy pair Lol
Hi.Do you still have the mackies?Can you comment on their sound?
Hey do you think the jbl lsr 305 will be good for bedroom DJing?
Yep, very good IMO
@@DSAUDIOreview thanks
Does the Mackie come close to the wideness of the soundstage of the JBLs? If it does, than the Mackie truly wins.
In my opinion they have very similar soundstage depth and width
they are the same for the most part. jbl is a little bit better in terms of imaging and soundstage.
Jakieś słyszalne różnice w nowych JBL , czy tylko design ? A co do najnowszego filmu "Did you stop leaving comments on how the speakers sound? I always look forward to your opinion because it's not always easy to tell how the speakers sound through video" (Ja również z miła checią poczytam twoją opinię ;) )
Różnic w jakości dźwięku nie stwierdzono. Preferuję również matowe wykończenie starszego modelu, jeśli mam być szczery ;)
jbl is better sounds more balance and the highs are better... they each have there flaws ...but jbl is good for close production n small rooms ....i just ordered mine jaja can't wait.. I know they sound good already I have good ears. yall go for the mackies but have fun Eqing vocals
The Mackie's are a little more warm to my ears..but the difference is really minimal..both very good speakers..but I think i'll go for the JBL's...with very good quality floor- stands it's same price as for the Mackie's without.. so my choice is made..
Mackie wins for me. The JBL sounds too shouty, maybe due to the horn like waveguide.
Can you please do a comparison between the "Adam Audio T5V" and the "Pioneer S-DJ50X" ?would be awesome...?thanx
typical jbl missing that higher lower freq but compensated with its sexy bass
Great reviews, great channel. How about the hiss?? Do they have?
They both have audible hiss, but JBL hiss more. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. Need more of the 305P vs series please!!!
More is coming
Cual es mejor de los dos?
I prefere R2750DB
Please tell me if it is possible to make a test MR vs XR or MR vs HR series. Thanks a lot in advance!
Not possible at the moment
@@DSAUDIOreview Thank you very much for the answer! We will really wait! ;)
i think is a draw... they sound so close each to other!
Thank you.
Source tracks win
thnks dudee
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JBL has a boxy sound, it really weird....so hype... its not pleasant to listen. Mackie is more balanced and has a great bass response. Opnion of a person who have both monitors.
Neither the JBL nor the Mackie sound very good compared to the Source Track. Both sound thin and dry in comparison. Where do we get the Source Track speakers? ; -)
Mackie win.
Good job
JBL - 5 years warranty
Mackie - 1 year warranty
Hummm also they get very very hot so that might be why they only get 1 year of warranty :/
JBLs sound clearer for me - Mackies warmer
Так какие лучше???
Маки чуть получше больше баса, умеренные высокие, а на Жбл высоких много, чуть меньше баса.Ну на любителя, мне Маки понравились
Wow suenan parecido, Mackie tiene un poquito mas de brillo.
Gana por poquito Mackie por su sonido mas tridimensional
JBL & MACKie, ok.
jbl more clear and maybe natural. hear the hihats difference in man on fire.
The hi-hats are what did it for me too. JBL doesn't sound as harsh, but I think we may be in the minority on that opinion. Regardless, I just bought the JBLs with their 10" sub and they are arriving today!
mackie is better - jbl degraded the "budget" speaker sound, the mk1 was better.
Why? Seems like they only changed a few things, jacked up the price 50%, but I believe they are the same speakers, essentially. Great sound, loud hiss.
@@simasp7189 less coherency between the drivers, but tonally something is not ok at these recordings. I cannot imagine, every speaker has the same tonal problem compared to the original recording.
Winner tatta green LED
JBL has more punch.
almost identical
Jbl's very disappointing.. Mackies way better on this one..
The Mackie looks like an aborted batman cyclops. I could not live with those things silently screaming on my desk while I slept.
JBL wins
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mackie sounds good