Mackie HR824mk2 VS Dynaudio BM5As

hey_mavis · 26th March 2008, 05:34 AM

Has anyone compared these speakers?

I already own the BM5As and they sound really clear and nice, but I was thinking of upgrading to a more powerful speaker, how do these two compare do you think?

Rain City Audio · 26th March 2008, 05:55 AM

I've got the 824's and i don't love them... I'm looking to upgrade soon. Wouldn't recommend them, honestly. but that's just me

redddog · 26th March 2008, 03:31 PM

How about the BM6a?

Lunatique · 26th March 2008, 06:45 PM

What is your budget? Going with Mackie is a step down, not up or even a sideway step. I have done extensive listening tests in the last few years with various monitors and if you're looking to go up a bit in power (without adding a sub), do not pick Mackie. I would recommend either the Dynaudio BM15A, JBL 6328p, Focal Twin, Digidesign RM2, or Klein + Hummel 300D.

hey_mavis · 26th March 2008, 07:47 PM

thanks!

Don S · 27th March 2008, 05:12 PM

The Mackie is indeed a standard albeit low. I was very frustrated trying to mix, being always fooled by the passive radiator on the back. After auditioning the usual monitors mentioned here, I went with the Dynaudio BM6A with a sub. The BM15A smears the mids quite a bit and image is not as well defined. If you afford the K&H 0300, I would give them a listen as well.

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26th March 2008, 05:34 AM	#1
hey_mavis Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 249	Mackie HR824mk2 VS Dynaudio BM5As Has anyone compared these speakers? I already own the BM5As and they sound really clear and nice, but I was thinking of upgrading to a more powerful speaker, how do these two compare do you think?

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Don S Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 666	The Mackie is indeed a standard albeit low. I was very frustrated trying to mix, being always fooled by the passive radiator on the back. After auditioning the usual monitors mentioned here, I went with the Dynaudio BM6A with a sub. The BM15A smears the mids quite a bit and image is not as well defined. If you afford the K&H 0300, I would give them a listen as well. __________________ www.symphonicsound.com

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26th March 2008, 05:55 AM	#2
Rain City Audio Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 44	I've got the 824's and i don't love them... I'm looking to upgrade soon. Wouldn't recommend them, honestly. but that's just me

26th March 2008, 03:31 PM	#3
redddog Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,273	How about the BM6a?

26th March 2008, 06:45 PM	#4
Lunatique Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: American in China Posts: 245	What is your budget? Going with Mackie is a step down, not up or even a sideway step. I have done extensive listening tests in the last few years with various monitors and if you're looking to go up a bit in power (without adding a sub), do not pick Mackie. I would recommend either the Dynaudio BM15A, JBL 6328p, Focal Twin, Digidesign RM2, or Klein + Hummel 300D.

26th March 2008, 07:47 PM	#5
hey_mavis Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 249	thanks!