Neither Mackie MR524 nor M-Audio BX5 D3 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements , however neither Mackie MR524 nor M-Audio BX5 D3 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Studio Monitor received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Yamaha HS8 or other critically acclaimed Studio Monitors of this month.
For reference, Yamaha HS8 received 5 endorsements this month, from E-Home Recording Studio, woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) Hyperbits and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint  | E-Home Recording Studio  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Popular Science  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $399 |  Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $180 |  Mackie MR524 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $145 |  M-Audio BX5 D3 The M-Audio BX5 D3 Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate set of studio monitors suitable for small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups, with a balanced frequency response and compact size, but may require additional subwoofers for more accurate low-frequency reproduction. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Studio Monitors ranking? It's here
Mackie MR524 
M-Audio BX5 D3 Customers like M-Audio BX5 D3 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
M-Audio BX5 D3
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
M-Audio BX5 D3, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Mackie MR524.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling studio monitor receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Both Mackie MR524 and M-Audio BX5 D3 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Mackie MR524 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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| M-Audio BX5 D3 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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M-Audio BX5 D3 is more popular than Mackie MR524
It's fairly safe to say that M-Audio BX5 D3 is a more popular studio monitor than Mackie MR524, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Mackie MR524 and M-Audio BX5 D3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | JBL 305P MkII | $129 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | PreSonus Eris E.45 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
|
2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Yamaha HS5 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 | $159 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $399 | Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $720 |  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. | - | 6 |
1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
| 3 | +4 | $129 |  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. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | - | $159 |  KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Music Radar | 90 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 77 |
| Lowest score by Digital DJ Tips | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Designed for superior mix translations and accuracy for professional results in any studio. Ultra-wide dispersion for Enhanced stereo imaging and listening sweet spot
- Equipped with Mackie’s proven logarithmic waveguide design
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- Professional class A/B bi-amplified design with 100 watts of distributed power for studio-grade cohesive, accurate sound and ultra-wide range 52-35kHz frequency response covers full musical spectrum
- Superior transparent sound quality: 5” low-frequency drivers with Kevlar cones for rich, defined lows and 1” high-frequency drivers with natural silk domes and computer optimised waveguides for smooth, clear highs
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Mackie MR524 is a popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Behringer Truth B2030A or Pioneer DM-40BT .
Mackie MR524 is $70 less expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).
M-Audio BX5 D3 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus Eris E5 XT or Pioneer DM-40 .
M-Audio BX5 D3 is $104.99 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
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