Mackie MC-450
The 42mm dynamic drivers and open-back design deliver a wide soundstage with accurate reproduction across the 20Hz-20kHz range for critical listening. Supreme comfort from the ergonomic, premium leather design and a durable build with included protective case make these a reliable tool for long sessions. These headphones are best for mixing engineers and producers who need precise, uncolored reference monitoring in a studio environment.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 42
impedance ohms 54
open closed back open
36 Overall Score
Price MX$4,431
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | real leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 54 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mackie MC-450 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | JBL Live 770NC | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 54 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 48 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 24 | 65 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie MC-450 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 80.7 | 82.8 | 51.4 | 34.5 | 50.1 | 10.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.7 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 51.8 | 78.3 | 85.3 | 94.7 | 89.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 83.9 | 93.3 | 88.9 | 94.3 | 61.2 | 100 | 94.7 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.5 | 83.9 | 96 | 98.7 | 85.4 | 61.2 | 98.2 | 61 |
Price
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From MX$4,431
