Experts prefer Yamaha HS5 over Mackie MR524
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .
Currently, Yamaha HS5 received 4 endorsements from Popular Science (8 Feb 2024), Hyperbits Music Radar (22 Mar 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Mackie MR524 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +1 | $200 |  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. | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $180 |  Mackie MR524 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked Yamaha HS5 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 8 Yamaha HS5 Best overall... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com - Hyperbits ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 20 Yamaha HS5 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 22 Mar 2024 Music Radar ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Yamaha HS5 The best for a true representation of your recordings... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 22 Jan 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Yamaha HS5 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com
Mackie MR524 
Yamaha HS5 Customers like Yamaha HS5 noticeably 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.
Yamaha HS5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Yamaha HS5, the pricier 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 Yamaha HS5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Mackie MR524 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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| Yamaha HS5 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
|
Yamaha HS5 is more popular than Mackie MR524
It's fairly safe to say that Yamaha HS5 is a more popular studio monitor than Mackie MR524, based on its 500+ 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 Yamaha HS5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PreSonus Eris E.45 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | KRK Rokit 8 G4 | $250 |
We don't yet have enough review information for KRK Rokit 8 G4 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Yamaha HS5 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 | $159 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| 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 [19]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Digital Stereophony | 70 |
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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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 M-Audio AV 30 .
Mackie MR524 is $70 less expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).
Yamaha HS5 is a very popular option in the middle of the studio monitors price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Control 1 Pro or PreSonus Eris E.45 .
Yamaha HS5 is $50 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
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