The Mackie CR line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 5 models, from the Mackie CR4 to the Mackie CR3.5 and Mackie CR4.5. Ratings run from 3.0/5 to 3.3/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
CR4 to CR4-X
The Mackie CR4-X replaced the Mackie CR4. It rates higher, 3.3/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | CR4 | CR4-X |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4” polypropylene woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 4” polypropylene-coated woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 14W x 2 RMS | 50W total |
CR4-X to CR4.5
The Mackie CR4.5 replaced the Mackie CR4-X. Both rate 3.3/5.
| Spec | CR4-X | CR4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4” polypropylene-coated woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 4.5” woven woofer, silk dome tweeter |
CR3-X to CR3.5
The Mackie CR3.5 replaced the Mackie CR3-X. Both rate 3.0/5.
| Spec | CR3-X | CR3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” woven woofer, silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (25W per speaker) | 50W RMS total (Class A/B) |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) | 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) (pair) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Mackie CR are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Mackie CR, from the Mackie CR4 to the Mackie CR3.5 and Mackie CR4.5.
What replaced the Mackie CR4?
The Mackie CR4-X replaced the Mackie CR4. It is rated 3.3/5, against 3.2/5 for the Mackie CR4.
What replaced the Mackie CR4-X?
The Mackie CR4.5 replaced the Mackie CR4-X. Both are rated 3.3/5.
What replaced the Mackie CR3-X?
The Mackie CR3.5 replaced the Mackie CR3-X. Both are rated 3.0/5.