Adam A7's vs Mackie HR824mkII's

[rlcramer]

I think I already know the answer to this, but there is a pretty sweet deal going on at Sweetwater where you can get a free set of stands in addition to a $200 rebate on the Mackies. I was thinking about upgrading my HR624's to the 824mkII's, but I've heard so many good things about the Adam's, that i figured I should at least get some opinions.

If price was not an issues - which way would you guys go?

Bobby

 

[Metaltastic]

Dunno about the MKII's, but my school's studio had the original HR824's, and I wasn't really a fan; harsh and a bit scooped sounding, though it could have been the shitty room, at least in part; there was zero bass trapping and only a few broadband absorbers mounted flat on the walls (and a huge glass window directly behind the monitors ) However, it was also a pretty big room at least (there was maybe 3 feet between the backs of the monitors and said glass window), so I still think I got a decent idea! But again, these were the originals, who knows how much they changed in going to the MKII's! However, lots of people have and love the A7's, so that'd be my vote unless I had a chance to directly compare them! (and of course, even then I might still pick the A7's, but who knows!)

 

[PhilTheBeard]

if they were the mackie hr626's i would go for them but the a7's are great monitors

 

[greyskull]

a7s every fucking time.
The mackies crossover is basically where all the mid detail is, so they're scooped as fuck and have a top end that could shatter glass.
God i hate those fucking pieces of shit most fatiguing excuse for monitors ever conceived

get the A7s, you wont regret it... silky smooth top, translate amazingly well, such a joy to work on

 

[006]

I dunno I used them every day for quite a while and never felt the Mackies (original 824s) were all that harsh at all. But that was a while ago so who know...

 

[Erlend_]

You can always trust Honest Adam

 

[Soundlurker]

I'm happy with the Adams, just don't expect a lot of lowend. I got the Sub 8 a couple of days ago and now I have what I need, I just have to continue improving the acoustics of the room.

 

[AStudio]

Had the pain of working with the HR824's in a studio once, man those things suck so much donkey cock its unreal (hyped and scooped anyone?). I would always say you should check them out in person before making your decision but get the Adams 100%. No questions.

 

[egan.]

I'm wondering if anyone posting has heard the MkII's. Of course that doesn't change positive adam experiences....just saying.

 

[Soundlurker]

I haven't heard them but I've read the originals are " a lot better "

 

[Eschatologist]

I have the MKIIs and I like them

 

[Ermz]

Neither are great, but the A7s are probably the better choice for mixing.

 

[s34nsm411]

Neither are great, but the A7s are probably the better choice for mixing.

what would you recommend?

 

[rlcramer]

I was going to ask the same question! Hopefully his answer is not the Event Opels...

Bobby

 

[JeffTD]

what would you recommend?

Ermz is a monitor 'corcksniffer' (in a good way ), I'm sure he'll chime in with Event OPAL's, Barefoot MM27's, and K & H O 300's.

All of them cost more than an A7 or Mackie pair for just one speaker, though.

 

[Ermz]

Haha yeah, it depends on what price range you're in.

In the lowest range the Yammy HS80Ms are great. Above that in the Aussie $1-2k bracket the Dynaudios I find to be really good. I listened to a pair of Dynaudio BM5A Compacts right next to the Opals and they did amazingly well. A little more skewed/hyped in the upper end and not as extended, but for the money really good. Having said that the A7s are also good monitors for the money. There's nothing really 'great' in that price range, but there are a few that will do the job for you. You're not really going wrong with the A7s, as long as you understand their limitations and learn to work around them.

Put it this way though: On my 2nd day of mixing with the Opals I created the best mix of my entire career. You get what you pay for.

 

[Metaltastic]

I still adore my Tannoy Reveal 5A's; not much bass, but it's quality over quantity, as it's not overly artificially extended so what is there is a lot more accurate, and they're just so clear and detailed with great stereo imaging (but not at all fatiguing); so flat sounding, I love 'em!

 

[AEL89]

I have 824 mkIIs. Very detailed high end. The mids aren't scooped at all. I got an insanely good deal on them (think I paid less than £800) so it made sense... I'd certainly recommend them. Loads of people have said the Adam P11s are incredible but they're a little bit more expensive than the mackies

 

[PhilTheBeard]

i love my mackie hr626's they sound amazing