Experts prefer Mackie HR824 mkII over JBL 308P MkII
On 10 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 99 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .
Currently, Mackie HR824 mkII received 1 endorsement from PianoDreamers (14 Sep 2024). Meanwhile, JBL 308P MkII did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | N/A | $798 | Mackie HR824 mkII The Mackie HR824 mkII Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound for a range of professional and personal applications, with impressive low-end performance and individual calibration plots that ensure better matching between pairs of speakers. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $498 | JBL 308P MkII | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Sep 2024
PianoDreamers ranked Mackie HR824 mkII as #9 Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Mackie HR824 mkII Best Studio Monitors Under $1500 (For The Serious Home Studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $198 | Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price | JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | - | $720 | Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price | Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 86 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Home DJ Studio | 86 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Music Radar | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
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