Mackie MR8 Reviews

[brandondrury]

Mackie MR8 @ Musiciansfriend



Mackie MR8 @ Zzounds


Mackie MR8 Description
Created by the same audio gurus who brought you the legendary HR Series, the MR8 Mackie Reference Monitor is the perfect solution for those ready to step up to a monitoring system with truly pro sound. The MR8 delivers everything you need for critical monitoring in your home studio, multimedia or home theater system. With its Active bi-amplified architecture (100W LF/50W HF), wide-dispersion, ultra-flat frequency response and outstanding bass performance, you get superior imaging with impeccable clarity. Thanks to its unbelievable sound-and price-the MR8 monitor stands alone in its class.

The MR8 monitor contains an 8" cast aluminum basket, high-efficiency carbon fiber woofer and a 110° x 90° constant directivity horn with Ferrofluid cooled, 1" titanium-dome tweeter. It features a built-in, LICC low-inductance passive crossover with high-frequency dynamic protection. It is lightweight, UV/weather resistant, and made with high-density polystyrene. It has a trapezoidal-shaped enclosure for multiple applications and minimum visual intrusion. It also has integrated mounting points for use with optional mounting hardware. Comes with Mackie's exclusive industrialone-time no fault repair policy and a five year, limited warranty.

[emmonsman]

This review comes at a perfect time. I am considering the purchase of the Mackie MR8 monitor speakers. These monitor speakers were recommended by a friend who has a working studio. He stated that he was really happy with the results while using these monitors. I have listened to some of his recordings and feel that the mixes translate well to different listening situations.

[Musimedia]

I had the chance to hear these over at Steve's music store in Ottawa yesterday and was quite supprised with the results. Switching between the mackie MR8, the KRK RP8 MkII and the DYNaudio BM5... The Mackie MR8 was closer to the DYNaudio soud than the KRK sound.

I own a pair of KRK RP-6 (1st ed) and I can't say that I really like them. I can work them because I know them by now, but the sound is not what I feel good working on for hours...

The MR8 was plesent at both low and moderate volumes. With different music styles.

I'm looking to replace my monitors, These will be woth a second listen.

M.