Mackie CR4.5
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Mackie
CR4.5
Product Info
Article Number:
602453
Brand:
Mackie
Model:
CR4.5
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Mackie CR4.5s are a solid, budget-friendly option for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing decent audio for general listening. Don't expect studio-grade accuracy, but they offer a surprisingly balanced sound and easy connectivity for the price – a good starting point for beginners.
Product Description
- Mackie CR4.5
- Active Multimedia Bluetooth Speakers
- 4.5" Fabric woofer
- Silk dome tweeter and protective grille
- Frequency range: 55 Hz - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 100 dB
- Class D power amplifier with 50 watts peak total output
- Controls for adjusting sound and volume
- Position switch for desktop and bookshelf modes
- Position switch L/R
- Built-in switched-mode power supply 100 - 240V / 50 - 60 Hz
- 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 RCA (L/R stereo): 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Speaker terminal for connecting both monitors
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 226 x 155 x 211 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Price per pair
PROS
- • Silk dome tweeter delivers surprisingly clean high frequencies.
- • 4.5in woofer provides a decent low-end for its size.
- • Bluetooth connectivity adds welcome convenience for casual use.
- • Desktop/Bookshelf switch is a genuinely useful feature for placement.
CONS
- • Bass response lacks serious punch for critical mixing applications.
- • Plastic enclosure feels noticeably budget-oriented and resonant.
- • Limited input options restrict versatility for more complex setups.
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Key Features
Woofer Size
4.5 in
Power (Watts)
50
Frequency Range
55 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Connections
6.3mm jack, RCA, 3.5mm mini-jack
Weight
4.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They'll reproduce the low frequencies, but the small woofer struggles to deliver impactful sub-bass; it's more suitable for genres with a balanced frequency spectrum.
Yes, the plastic construction does exhibit some resonance, particularly at higher volumes; dampening pads can help mitigate this.
While decent for casual monitoring, their limited frequency response and coloration make them unsuitable for critical mixing or mastering applications.
