Harbinger V2315 VS Mackie Thump 15A Unboxing! + Review! + Teardown! 

As a Motocross race announcer for twenty years, and a sound engineer for 30, i will admit i own both. The Mackies go with me to the races where i have a small mixer already present AND i know the weather is gonna be decent. The harbingers go with me where there is not a mixer simply because of all the different connections. I can say that after a year of dust, rain, getting dropped, mishandled, and whatever else the harbingers are still kicking a$$. Yes, the Mackies have a bit more of a "pro sound" to them and i do get a bit more throw but I'm covering ALOT of area. If/when the harbingers finally do let me down, i will but another set no questions asked. I like the Mackies for music quality, but for what i do they both perform great. Not to mention the price. I hope this helps. Nice review

Seeing you take apart the speaker and show us the guys…. I love that you go that in depth.

Just bought 2 v2315 yesterday and they absolutely kick ass and slap. I'm 100% satisfied. No need to buy anything else for 300$ a speaker at guitar center. Glad this video reinforced my choice. Thank you.

About the mid / highs --- I demo'ed the Harbinger in the store up against the Alto, the Mackie, the QSC, the Yamaha and the EV models. I found the mid / high results to favor the Harbinger as you did. To me, only the EV's out-performed the Harbinger in the mid /high range but the performance of the EV was only slightly better than the Harbinger. I bought the Harbinger over the EV because the EV was nearly twice the price. The EV was also a bit lighter in weight than the Harbinger -- which is important to me because I do carry my equipment from gig to gig. But still, the Harbinger's performance in the high range is what made my final decision. Btw, I am a keyboardist and I use these powered speakers as a stage monitor in a band, NOT as a DJ. Most of the time we play larger places with a stage and plenty of wiggle room. But sometimes we play much smaller places and I need the oomf and high output from horns so I can hear myself as I play. The Harbinger gives me that extra edge to be able to hear my performance over the guitars/bass/drums/vox. The soundmen like the XLR direct out so I can go right to main PA mixer and still use the speaker as an on-stage monitor. I also like the 3 inputs -- very flexible since I use a 3 keyboards stack. So I don't need a separate mixer. I have used this setup with the Harbinger powered speaker for about a year and a half now, roughly 75 gigs and I would say overall, except for the weight of the unit, I'm very satisfied.

The Harbingers are 500W RMS (continuous power output) power...the 2000W only refers to the speaker's peak power (a nano second of 2000W without blowing the speaker). You are easily able to use these as FOH with a couple sub's...

Excellent review and teardown. 👍🏾

Love the review. Very detailed across, gives me different perspective as I was going to pick thump215

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but the Vari does have an LED button.

Good review thanks

I tear into bad reviews - this is a very good and super helpful review channel - badass really. Subbed

Best speakers out there for DJs are Yamahas, QSC, RCF hands down. Expensive as heck but 5-yr warranty, I believe. Can't beat that. Unfortunately 2022 low stock. Every brand, prices have sky rocketed of the chain! Those that purchased speakers 2-4 yrs ago. Smart lucky you! Great videos dude...👍!

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽 for this comparison . Have you made a comparison between the Mackie Thump 12A & the Harbinger V2312?

Flat: A graphic equalizer has usually 31 sliders, one for each frequency band, which will cut or boost each, plus or minus dB. Usually you will set the EQ to tailor the room, cutting out booms and eliminating feedback ring. Looking at the positions of the various sliders suggests an EQ "curve". When all the sliders are all halfway (O dB) and in a straight line. That is called "flat".

I had a pair of Mackie thump A15 I sold them and got a pair of harbingers... the harbingers sound way way better then the Mackies did.. and when you turn the harbinger up they really hit harder.... thank you for your review..

Good review been wanin to upgrade to harbinger👌🏽

Nice review. I've heard the H's over a year ago and thought they sounded decent. I just returned a brand new pair of AltoTS312's. I wanted to like them but there's to many reviews out there about the tweeters blowing up! I got Mackie 15A's at the same price and discount as the Alto 12's. As a 43 yr Dj I've been around the block and back and with age as a factor, I don't want to lug a sub, so Mackie Thumps have always delivered for me. It was a hard decision but it had to be dome.

Great review!

I love the Harbinger i just bought one and no complaints about it. There are good options for connectivity, and very very loud, so you can't go wrong with it

Definitely I would go with Harbinger one over Thump... Better sound and price...

To get the spades out on the harbingers, there is a small tab on the back that you have to push out.

I wonder what the results would be if you put the Mackie driver in the Harbinger cabinet? Would the bass response improve? The Mackie speaker looks like it would be a better low frequency speaker. Give that a shot and do another video for us.

Thanks bro I had a feeling that the Mackie tops were a little overrated. I may go with generic tops "Rockville 12's" and a good set of subs

That’s why you need to get the sub if you want the more bass 👍🏻, I still need another 15 of the new v4115 and the sub 😎

For the Mackie thump 15a, FYI you would used the app. To adjust the sound to fit your own need and level.

Mackie have the support, reputation and history behind them.

Hello, please tell us what is best for DJ, live vocals and conducting events, weddings, banquets for up to 130 people. MAckie Thump 15A + SAB Alto ts 312s or Alto Ts 315+ SAB ts 312s ? Not only the volume is important, but also the quality. Thanks

I'm trying to setup a home karaoke system and was looking to purchase a set of BMB speakers, do you think any of these two speakers will make a good alternative? Thanks!

What brand and model speakers would you recommend for electronic drums?

What speakers you recommend for a hard rock band running drums, guitar, vocals through it?

Great review. Thanks!

Having a lighter cone and less stiff suspension is a good thing, better efficiency. its also not meant to reproduce sub frequencies so. Did the Tweeter soudsn the same as the older thump 15s with a larger waveguide?

I love the Harbinger Vari series for monitors. They produce a very clean sound for the singers. However they are not good for use as your main speakers in my experience. If you push too much bass into them the limiter will shut them down for a few seconds and this will occur constantly until you lower the volume or adjust the EQ. I own a few of the 600 watt version, hopefully they've made this new 2000 watt version you're reviewing much better at handling power, but I doubt it.

Harbinger v2315s are 249.99 at guitar center rn and the v2318s 2,400watt subwoofer is 549.99. I wanna get more involved with mixing bass music and dubstep so I might trade my Gibson SG that I don't use much anymore for the pair of 15s and the woofer. Anyone know if this would be a good setup for dubstep/riddim/future bass etc?

I'm debating about waiting for the 12" to go on sale for $199 each. On the other hand I can get a jbl eon 610 for $275. Which would you recommend instead?

Super happy with the mackie thump15a! True. They sound amazing!

I have two 18" and 4 15" harbinger older model beening using for DJ gigs depending on size of venue is what I take down, but I have done up to 300 people no problem.....

This is a real Review!!

Its harbinJer like harbinger of death but great video like what you do here

I have that Mackie right now. About to get the 18 inch subwoofer soon

Excellent job

This is probably a dumb question 😅 but will one of those suffice for just bedroom listening? Or two for stereo? I don't do anything just looking to listen to music at high volume 😂

Can i disassemble them for transportation to manage space? Is there any problems associated with it?

Did any of you have a hiss from the Harbinger 2315 when demoing them? I just bought a set and the hiss seems to be pretty loud even with volume all the way down.

The mackies are AMAZING!!

you know your stuff thank you for the review

You can set them to max???

Just ordered a pair of these and they make a terrible humming sound when on , nothing plugged in, with all the levels in the built in mixer at 0 connected to a power conditioner! Is this normal?? Also switch between voicings they pop super hard. I know it's not the wiring in my house because I have a set of Mackie thumps and they do not make the humming sound

Could you please do a teardown on Mackie DRM series and JBL SRX series

I just bought 2 of 15 inch versions for $150 each though Musicians Friend. I'm happy with them. Have a sub on the way. Thanks for the review. I was wondering what they looked like inside. Now I don't have to wonder. lol

i still have and use the mackie srm 450 v2 im happy with the sound and think they still good for mobile dj like them better then the qsc cp 12

Can you review the latest version of the Harbinger VARI V4115 15 inch 2500w there's not a single video or review of them online

Harbinger bluetooth cant beat that. Need a portable rechargeable now that would be nice Great for ceremony or take to the park or river.

What speakers do u think are the best for the price ? (All speakers not just the ones in the vid)

You can set the led on the harbinger

how many oms. is the harbinger 15 speaker

That is funny.i had a bit of a problem on how to pronounce harbinger as well.they could of made the name better for sure.i thought the harbinger sounded better as well.great review.thanks for the help.

you should do a reviews with the harbinger v4112 and the mackie thump 15a. they cost the same!

Which has better bass?

For the price difference my money would definitely go for the harbinger especially when guitar center runs them on sale for $199 really can’t beat that

Great comparison of these two speakers. In this video, the harbinger sounded clearer than the mackies, especially with the mic test and i like the fact that you can adjust the bass and treble on the Harbinger. I bought a pair of the Harbinger vari v2315 on sale on black friday, and i went with the harbinger speakers instead of the mackie thumps or jbl eons, not because of the price, since i could of bought more expensive speakers in the thousands, but because i like the sound of the Harbingers than the other two and some others, i think it sounds louder and clearer, and has more mids and highs, and the bass is great and not overpowering like the mackie thumps or jbl eons. So far im loving the Harbinger speakers.

Can the Harbinger speakers along with the subwoofer support a full live band?

Great REVIEW i just Purchased The Harbinger 2315s

mon is for monitor i think not mono hehe/...anyways good review

please make a video yamaha dbr12 vs jbl eon 612

On the Mackie eq Preset, Mon is for Monitor use. It doesn't mean Mono, it's Monitor.

Is harbinger speaker good and loud and good quality?

is cerwin vega still relevant this time

I use Mackie 15a always nice when your told to turn the volume down I’m like that’s not even half volume haha

That Harbinger speaker body design looks just like the QSC Speakers. I have 2 QSC K1 K10 2,000 watt speakers and hopefully at somepoint on i will get 2 of the Mackie Thump15A's or the other version with the screen. Can i control the speakers with the Mackie Thump device controller app to also control their/there EQ's? Which version of the Mackie Thump 15's has the screens? I wanna getthe QSC 3,000 watt 18 inch subwoofer but it is soooo frickin expensive! Brand new. When'ever i buy speakers and subs, i always getthem brand new. Just incase of the used ones would have any issues/problems outta nowhere Ya know. ( No offense to anyone, not hating on anyone ) - That Harbinger speaker has the exact body enclosure design just like the QSC Speakers. QSC K speakers are 8 inch 10 inch and 12 inches. I wish they had a 15 inch QSC K. / K.1 Speaker size. I chose the 10 inch because it's less price than the 12 inch i think. it costed me $1,500 for to buy 2 K10 K1's.. For a notice, i'ma DJ that is 24 Years old and i been DJ'ing for about i think 7 years now. I used to have 2 rockville 15 inch Speakers for awhile. They sounded honestly pretty good but i have had them for awhile. And then about 7 months ago i sold my 2 rockville 15 inch speakers ( Both rockville speakers are 800 watts ). Then i went to Guitar Center and did see the Mackie Thump15A's but i had my parents with me and they told me not to get those. They told me and wanted me to get the QSC K10 K.1 10 inch 2,000 watt speakers. I sound tested the QSC ones and my parents said they sound pretty good. To my personal opinion, they legit sounded kinda shitty. I sound tested those Mackie Thump 15A's 1300 watt speakers and i was like oh my god holly shit i want to get these Mackie Thump speakers. But my parents forced me t obuy the 2 QSC K10 K1 Speakers. I have been using the QSC speakers for many years aswell. They do sound okay but i like those Mackie Thumps the most. But hopefully i will get those Mackie Thump15A's as a birthday gift or a christmas gift. I do like the QSC's and Mackie Thumps. I also did like the 800 watt Rockville 15 inch speakers. I also got a dual pole stand bag to carry the 2 pole stands while i can carry the speakers. The 800 watt Rockville 15 inch speakers did sound prety fucking good onthe bass and treble and some mids. But i wanted to upgrade my 2 DJ speakers. I've gotten my Peavey Mic and Peavey PA12 EQ Mixer and alot of my XLR cables from marshal and Guitar Center. Guitar Center is my most favorite store!

which speaker would be a good upgrade for the mackie and harbinger ?

Thank y

The Mackie sounds muffled because you had it on a certain setting. You can change the settings in the back to get the sound you want. The Mackie's fucking ROCK. They're also really good for electronic drums!

Which one do you recommend when your Djing at a medium to large size event when trying to cover a lot of ground without having to get a sub?

I would replace the speakers with JBL 15".... and should solve some of the issues...

Tear down a bass boss dv12.. They cost $3000 each .. really like to see what's inside to justify that price.

For those who dont know, Harbinger is Guitars Centers store brand...

I am just curious, What education do you have on comercial audio?

I Love Mackie Thump 15a

How do you hook a sub up to the speaker

Harbinger's country?

Monitor/wedge mode

I bought a Mackie Thump 15A today and its bass is flat as an ironing board. Mackie just sounds clean but flat. I am returning this speaker to the store.

I bought the Harbingers, love them too

"I'm assuming mon is for mono" 🙄😂😂😂😂😂its for monitor you nugget ffs !!!

What does it mean in the video "EQ set to flat"? Which EQ setting on the Mackie was it?

That mackie probably throws further as far as in upper range . at least looks that way here

Hey bro mon means monitor . Its a monitor mode

Next time you should compare a QSC K12.2 to a original K12

I picked harbinger now on sale $199

Next should be harbinger vs alto ts 315

The Harbinger looks like a QSC kw152.

Please post the amplifier part of Thump 15 A. With the back side part removed

Whatever the he’ll they’re pronounced 😂lol

I got a stupid deal 2 speakers 2 stars and stands bag for $400

very good video thanks

The V2315 is priced at $299 VS the Thump at $349

You have to remember.... your comparing 2,000 watts to 1,300 watts. Then you said the Mackie sound muffled... what did you even use to play both speakers? The harbinger has a bass and treble knob so I'm sure it'll sound decent on a cellphone but play that Mackie on a mixer that has treble, mid and bass then compare the sound .

Ну и что? Маки можно брать?

Dang that was really indepth..