The Mackie CR3.5 ranks #34 out of 44 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Mackie
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#34 Mackie CR3.5: $99.99 per pair Estimated Sweetwater eBay
Older model: the Mackie CR3-X (ranked higher, rated 3/5).
Same family: the Mackie CR4.5 (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5).
Pros: The third generation of Mackie’s best-selling CR3 desktop monitors, replacing the CR3-X. A 3.5” woven woofer and silk dome tweeter are bi-amplified with 50W RMS, and new features include a tone control for more bass or treble and a location switch that tunes the response for desktop or bookshelf placement. TRS, RCA and 3.5mm inputs plus a front headphone jack make it easy to set up.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured CR3-X it replaces, which measured with an uneven response and limited bass. A 3.5” woofer limits bass and output, so a subwoofer helps for music.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS total (Class A/B) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1”H x 5.5”W x 7.1”D (206 x 140 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 3.5” woven woofer, silk dome tweeter |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) (pair) |
| XLR Input | No |
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