Short answer: the Mackie MR624. It ranks #86 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $459.98. The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 ranks #99, rated 3.9/5, at $419.98, $40 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
What the Mackie MR624 does well: A larger sibling of the Mackie MR524 using the same logarithmic waveguide, which spreads the treble wide for a broad sweet spot. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Mackie MR524, which measured slightly bright.
What the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 does well: An 8-inch active monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room-adjustment controls, providing flexible analog integration. The catch: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space.
Buy the Mackie MR624. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $40 saving on the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 is not enough to make up the difference.
Worth knowing: the Mackie MR624 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.3, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Mackie MR624 | PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459.98 per pair | $419.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #86 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #99 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 12.9”H x 8.3”W x 11.2”D (328 x 210 x 284 mm) | 16.5”H x 9.8”W x 11.7”D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” polypropylene woofer, 1” silk-dome tweeter | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced TRS, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Amplifier Power | 65W Class A/B bi-amplified per speaker | 140w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Mackie MR624: $459.98 per pair Estimated Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Mackie MR524 (smaller bookshelf, rated 4/5) and the Mackie MR824 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4/5).
Pros: A larger sibling of the Mackie MR524 using the same logarithmic waveguide, which spreads the treble wide for a broad sweet spot. A 6.5” polypropylene woofer and 1” silk-dome tweeter are bi-amplified with 65W, and Mackie specifies 38Hz to 20kHz. That is deeper bass than the 5” Mackie MR524, so it needs a subwoofer less often. Balanced XLR and TRS plus RCA inputs, three acoustic space settings for wall or corner placement and a treble trim make it easy to set up in a home studio.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Mackie MR524, which measured slightly bright. Room correction is limited to simple boundary and treble switches, with no parametric EQ.
Full Mackie MR624 review and specifications →
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 65W Class A/B bi-amplified per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.9”H x 8.3”W x 11.2”D (328 x 210 x 284 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” polypropylene woofer, 1” silk-dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced TRS, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
PreSonus Eris Studio 8: $419.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the PreSonus Eris E8 XT (ranked lower, estimated 3.7/5). See every PreSonus Eris generation.
Same family: the PreSonus Eris Studio 4 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.4/5) and the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.6/5).
Pros: An 8-inch active monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room-adjustment controls, providing flexible analog integration. Its cabinet and connection options suit a conventional studio setup.
Cons: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space. Analog room-adjustment controls offer less flexibility than automatic calibration or parametric correction.
Full PreSonus Eris Studio 8 review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 9.8”W x 11.7”D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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