The Mackie MR524 ranks #25 out of 53 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
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#25 Mackie MR524: $398/pair Mackie Dealer Locator eBay
Pros: Very smooth measured on-axis and listening-window response for the price, with an estimated 46.2Hz -3dB point. It includes balanced XLR and TRS inputs, RCA, boundary compensation, high-frequency trim, and 50W of bi-amplification per speaker.
Cons: The Spinorama measurement is low quality and shows a rising overall response slope plus less consistent directivity than stronger monitors. Output is limited by the 5-inch woofer and 50W amplifier.
How it compares: Just above it: HEDD Type 05 A-CORE - $301 more, 150W more output power. Just below it: Reflector Audio Square Two - $6101 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 38Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Drivers | 5-inch polypropylene woofer; 1-inch silk-dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-20kHz |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced TRS, RCA |
| Output Power | 50W bi-amplified per speaker |
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