Mackie CR3.5

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Mackie CR3.5

Mackie

CR3.5

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602442
Brand: Mackie
Model: CR3.5
Price: $115.50

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The CR3.5s are a solid choice for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing affordable reference monitors. They offer a surprisingly balanced sound for their size and price, though don't expect earth-shattering bass or audiophile-grade detail. They're best suited for tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, or mixing simpler projects.

Product Description

  • Mackie CR3.5
  • Active 3.5" Studio Monitors
  • Fabric woofer 3.5"
  • silk dome tweeter and protective grille
  • Frequency range: 70 Hz - 20
  • 000 kHz
  • Max. sound pressure level: 97 dB
  • Class-D power amplifier with 50 W peak total power
  • Controls for sound adjustment
  • Volume control
  • Position switch for desktop and bookshelf modes
  • Position switch L/R
  • Built-in switched-mode power supply 100 - 240V / 50 - 60 Hz
  • Inputs: 2 x Line 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 x RCA (L/R stereo) and 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Speaker terminal for connecting both monitors
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 206 x 140 x 180 mm
  • Weight: 3.7 kg
  • Price per pair
PROS
  • • Fabric woofer minimizes cone breakup at moderate volumes.
  • • Silk dome tweeter provides a surprisingly smooth high-end response.
  • • Compact size makes them ideal for small home studios or desks.
  • • The included acoustic controls are genuinely useful for room correction.
CONS
  • • Limited low-end extension; bass response rolls off noticeably.
  • • Plastic enclosure feels budget-oriented; lacks premium rigidity.
  • • Power output, while adequate, struggles with loud, dynamic mixes.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 3.5"
Power (Watts) 50
Frequency Range 70 Hz - 20,000 kHz
Connections 6.3mm, RCA, 3.5mm mini-jack, Headphone out
Weight 3.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The high and low controls allow for subtle EQ adjustments to compensate for room acoustics, but don't expect drastic changes.
They're decent for basic mixing, but lack the neutrality and detail of higher-end monitors – best used as a secondary reference.
These adjust the internal EQ to compensate for the monitor being closer to a desk or further away on a shelf, optimizing the sound's perceived balance.

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