The Mackie CR4-X ranks #20 out of 39 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Mackie
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#20 Mackie CR4-X: $129.99 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Older model: the Mackie CR4 (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5).
Pros: The updated CR4 with a 4” polypropylene woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter and 50W total, all-wood cabinets, a front headphone jack and RCA, 1/4” and 1/8” inputs. It costs $130 a pair.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured predecessor. Its predecessor measured with an uneven on-axis response, and Mackie rates bass only to 60Hz at -10dB.
How it compares: Just above it: Edifier M90 - $240 more, 50W more output power. Just below it: Monoprice Monolith MM-3 - $170 more.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W total |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 4” polypropylene-coated woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz-20kHz -10dB (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | No |
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