Please talk me out of it!!

[rushfan33]

Can someone please talk me out of buying the Mackie HR824's. I sold my Alesis set up and I'm looking for new monitors. I have nothing right now! I thought about the Reveals, the 20/20's, the Yorks, the V6's but I heard the Mackies and they sound terrific! They also cost much more than the others do. Do you think these will last me awhile? I don't mean in terms of quality, but in terms of being a good nearfield. If I were to get let's say the 20/20's, do you think I would "out grow" them more quickly in terms of my ear being more trained in time? $1200.00 for the pair is the price I was quoted.... seem right?

Thanks,
RF

[Sennheiser]

I won't try and talk you out of it. Whatever you buy, you will soon become acustomed to hearing them as you mix.

You just need to give your ears a break from time to time on whatever system you use to monitor and mix by.

[M.Brane]

I've read mostly good things about the Mackies. In fact, I've read a few postings that they can actually sound too good and that you'll need to check your mixes on some crappy speakers to see how they translate. If your like me though you already have plenty of crappy speakers around for that.

$1200 seems a bit high to me. I know I've seen 'em cheaper than that. Sorry, don't remember where.

[Shailat]

They have a younger brother which might make as happy and leave you with some cash. Check into the HR624.

[rushfan33]

Originally posted by M.Brane
you'll need to check your mixes on some crappy speakers to see how they translate.

Damn....should've kept the Alesis!

RF

[Light]

I can not talk you out of it. I am very happy with mine. They will take some adjustment, particularly the extended bass response and the transients. I found them easy to adjust to, particularly compared to the NS-10s I was used to.

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[darrin_h2000]

The 6 inch versions are to be more acurate than the 8s. because of the transiate response.

[rushfan33]

Originally posted by darrin_h2000
The 6 inch versions are to be more acurate than the 8s. because of the transiate response.

I was able to hear the 824's in person but I haven't been able to locate anyone with the smaller ones so I can hear em'. I know at this point it will be the Mackies that I buy but I won't buy either until I hear em' both.

RF

[wes480]

I think the Mackies sound excellent...I use 824's.

I do think they have a bit of a learning curve in terms of the bass response (which, you can roll off if you want)..

they are pretty versatile..

but once you get them set up right, and use them for a month or so, you will be able to make flawless mixes on them.

it's all in learning the system. Crappy speakers are a good test after you think any mix is "finished" - but I wouldn't say for the Mackies any more than 20/20s or NS10s. You can mix well on them, they are very flat to me and very detailed.

i am just starting to get into the groove of mine.

1200 a pair sounds about right to me. if you get them cheaper it won't be *much* cheaper at all. I got mine through a friend who does PA stuff and knows a mackie wholesaler or something...anyways, cost me 1180. 1200 would be fine.

And yeah I plan on them lasting me as nearfields for many years...

Now that I've invested in them I'd hate to give them up. I guess if I ever "struck it rich" I'd still consider Genelecs though.

[Light]

The HR 624s have the same passive radiators as the 824s, so the issue with the transient response will be the same, I am afraid. On top of this, the 624s do not have the extended bass response, which is one of the main reasons I wanted the 824s.

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