Precision Class A/B amplifiers. Magnetically shielded. Balanced XLR, TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs.
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Feature:
Selection of input options and ability to adjust the highs and lows to meet the needs of your environment rate these high on feature content as far as I'm concerned.
Quality:
They are really solid, you can tell as soon as you take them out of the box that they are well built with quality materials.
Value:
I compared a lot of ratings and these monitors constantly came out on top for value, quality and features.
Desirability:
The monitors are black and black is cool. They look pretty sitting on either side of my monitor. I like a clean and simple look and these fit the bill. Very understated and very functional.
Sound:
Mixing with these speakers is incredible. I used Audio Technica headphones before I purchased these and while it sounded really good I mixed down a song using the MR5s and then listened back over the headphones and I could not believe the difference. I have a lot of re-mixes to do.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. Make sure that you open the manual and follow the quick setup instructions. They even write them like "We know you want to crank these babies up but for your own good do it like this". The manual is very good, concise and well written, easy to understand.
Support:
I'll give them a 10 here because the best support you can get is to have well written and easy to follow directions. I would guess that based on the quality of the product that they would take as much pride in their support. I hope that I don't have to find that out.
Overall:
I cannot say enough good things about this product. I thought that I would have to pay a lot of money for speakers of this quality. If you are on a limited budget get these you will not be disappointed.
Submitted: 9/11/2008
Style of Music: Alternative, Jazz, Electronic
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Feature:
These come packed well from the factory with a manual (READ IT!) a power chord and years of good listening. Not much else...
Quality:
Very well made. I have owned the Mackie HR824s for many many years now - absolutely reliable service from them. I expect the same from the MR5s.
Value:
Well worth the money. Better - way better then many other monitors at similar price points.
Desirability:
I want the power switch on the front of the monitor - like it is on the HR824s. Aside from the very minor complaint, these are dead sexy monitors that will get you attention from all the ladies! Buy them!
Sound:
Smooth, rich, accurate - great little monitors for the money. At this price point, I call them "best in class." Great for accurate mixes on a budget. These do not fatigue the listener.
Ease of Use:
Read the manual and set them up in 2 minutes. Don't read the manual and you'll be very embarrassed when you call tech support.
Support:
I have not had to contact tech support for the MR5s but when I had a Mackie 1604 mixer, I had trouble with it right after the warranty expired. Mackie fixed the mixer for free and shipped it back to me within two weeks. Good as new!
Overall:
I love these things. I tested them out in the store and ordered a pair right away. I am a 20+ year studio owner/musician/recording engineer. I don't want hype and I don't have money to burn. These are the best value I've seen/heard in this class. I recommend them because I own them and I own them because they do what they promise.
Submitted: 11/28/2008
Style of Music: Rock, Alt, Hip Hop, Country, Voice Overs - Anything and Everything
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