Mackie CR5-X BT

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Mackie CR5-X BT

Mackie

CR5-X BT

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 485511
Brand: Mackie
Model: CR5-X BT
Price: $235.40

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These Mackies are a solid, budget-friendly choice for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing a decent nearfield monitor without spending a fortune. They're surprisingly loud for their size and the Bluetooth is a nice bonus, but don't expect audiophile-grade performance—they’re best suited for general music production and casual listening.

Product Description

  • Mackie CR5-X BT
  • Bluetooth Multimedia Monitors
  • Equipped with a 5" woofer and a 0.75" tweeter
  • Class D amplifier
  • Power: 80 W
  • Frequency response: 69 - 20
  • 000 Hz (-3 dB)
  • Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 105 dB
  • Housing: MDF
  • Audio playback via Bluetooth
  • Volume control on the front
  • Power supply: 100 - 240 V AC
  • 50/60 Hz
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 260 x 175 x 235 mm
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
  • Price is for a pair

*Connectors:*

, 2x 6.3 mm Jack line input, 2x RCA Inputs, 3.5 mm Mini-jack stereo input, 3.5 mm Mini-jack stereo headphone output, Speaker terminals for a second monitor

PROS
  • • MDF enclosure dampens resonances, delivering a cleaner, more controlled sound.
  • • Bluetooth connectivity offers convenient wireless audio playback from mobile devices.
  • • Class D amplification provides ample power for surprisingly loud output with minimal distortion.
  • • Front-panel volume control simplifies adjustments during mixing and casual listening.
CONS
  • • Tweeter lacks the refinement of higher-end monitors; detail retrieval is decent, not exceptional.
  • • Bass response, while adequate, lacks the deep extension found in larger monitors.
  • • Plastic enclosure elements feel a little cheap compared to monitors with more robust construction.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 5 in
Power (Watts) 80
Frequency Range 69 - 20000 Hz
Connections 6.3 mm Jack, RCA, 3.5 mm Mini-jack, Headphone Output, Speaker Terminals
Weight 6.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They offer a good balance of features and performance; some competitors might have slightly better bass, but the Mackie's Bluetooth is a unique selling point.
While acceptable for mixing, the frequency response isn't perfectly neutral, so they're not ideal for mastering where absolute accuracy is crucial.
Absolutely, the standard line inputs and speaker terminals work perfectly fine with most audio interfaces.

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