Mackie HR626 Dual 6" Active Studio Monitor (Single)

by Mackie

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.5 ounces
• ASIN: B0002GZENA
• Item model number: HR626
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,152 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The HR626 is the first active Mackie studio monitor with a D'Appolito woofer-tweeter-woofer design. It has one 6.7-inch woofer on each end of the cabinet with the dome tweeter in the center. The monitor can be setup vertically or horizontally, depending on the application.

The 2-way bi-amplified monitor implements servo-feedback circuitry and an elliptical passive radiator to achieve low distortion and extended low-frequency response similar to the HR824. The waveguide-loaded high frequency aluminum dome tweeter provides the same crisp and evenly dispersed highs as all of Mackie's world-class reference monitors. The 5 /8-inch internally braced MDF cabinet is extremely rigid and non-resonant. It shares the same professional design as the other Mackie monitors -- the HR824 and the HR624.

The HR626 is the ideal monitor for those who need lots of bottom end, along with the low-level accuracy of the mid range for mixing and vocal placement. Thanks to its D'Appolito driver alignment design, the HR626 can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions. Placing the HR626 in a vertical position provides extremely accurate reference monitoring for mid-to large-sized studios. Because of its symmetrical left-right sound field, it can also be placed horizontally and used as a superior center channel in a 5.1 or 7.1 surround monitoring or home theater system.

Applications

• Recording studio 5.1 or 7.1 surround monitoring
• Mid- to large-sized recording studios
• High-end home theater systems
• Post production environments

D'Appolito Driver Alignment Design

• Provides direct-center alignment of high frequencies in center channel applications
• Can be setup vertically or horizontally, dependent upon application
• Dual 6.7-inch woofer design achieves precise and extended low frequency response
• D'Appolito crossover design for proper phase response of monitor

Active Electronics

• True reference monitoring due to the flat frequency response provided by the active EQ, crossovers, time correction and phase alignment
• Robust transducer protection against peaks, thermals, RFI and extreme over drives
• No outboard amplification required by an actively bi-amplified system

Elliptical Passive Radiator

• Extended low frequency response
• Elliptical geometry makes the most of the cabinet dimensions

Servo Feedback Circuit

• Lowers the distortion in low frequency range
• Extends the low frequency response of the woofers
• Provides tighter mechanical control of the woofers

Waveguide-loaded Aluminum Dome Tweeter

• The tweeter provides the same high-end clarity expected in a Mackie HR monitor
• The waveguide ensures the high frequencies will be evenly dispersed with the lows
• The die cast waveguide looks fabulous, babe! We mean that, we really do!

Rear Panel Controls

• Sensitivity controls for matching monitor levels perfectly
• Acoustic Space filters to quickly match the monitor with your control room
• High Frequency +/- 2 dB switch to compensate for live/dead acoustic environments
• High Pass filters accommodate use with subwoofers

Product Description

The THX PM3 certified HR626, consistent with Mackie?s entire line of HR Active Studio Monitors, uses a high-frequency Waveguide-loaded 1-inch dome tweeter for crisp, evenly dispersed highs along with dual 6.7-inch low frequency drivers that are able to provide extended low-frequency response while preserving the speed and accuracy of a single 6-inch design. The dual 6.7-inch drivers work in partnership with Mackie?s signature rear-firing passive transducer, to provide bass extension to 40Hz. The HR626 is a bi-amplified, active speaker system that incorporates dual FR Series amplifiers to provide 100 watts to the woofer and 40 watts to the tweeter. Inputs include 1/4-inch XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced. Rear panel controls consist of Sensitivity, an 80Hz high-pass filter, -2 / 0 /+2 dB high frequency shelving filter, Acoustic Space control for optimizing bass output in various room placements, and the Auto On switch. The front panel provides a Standby/Mute switch along with power and overload LEDs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Mackie's are amazing speakers, January 14, 2008

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M. Weber (Peoria, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mackie HR626 Dual 6" Active Studio Monitor (Single) (Electronics)

The Mackie HR 626 is an amazing active monitor. It is a very accurate speaker in-part because it is built with the amplifiers, drivers, and electronics all matched to produce exactly what the input signal is sending to it, and the results are nothing short of stunning for the price.
The bass response is quite good; it produces square-waves (ie. from gunshots or other short-duration full-frequency noises) very well, and it's not loose or rumbly with the bass from explosions. There is also a Mackie subwoofer for frequencies below 40Hz or so, where the HR626 starts to drop off.
These active monitors are typically recommended for use in studio settings, but I've found them to be perfect for my home theater and for playing high-end audio formats. They truly disappear, transporting you into the movie or into the music hall, providing a truly immersive experience. I cannot recommend these speakers highly enough.