The Mackie CR4.5 ranks #24 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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#24 Mackie CR4.5: $129.99 per pair Estimated Sweetwater eBay
Older models: the Mackie CR4-X (ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5) and the Mackie CR4 (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5).
Same family: the Mackie CR3.5 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3/5).
Pros: The third generation of Mackie’s CR4 monitors, replacing the CR4-X. A 4.5” woofer and silk dome tweeter are powered by 50W, rated 55Hz to 20kHz and 100dB, with the new tone control and desktop/bookshelf location switch, TRS, RCA and 3.5mm inputs and a front headphone jack.
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 CR4-X it replaces and the measured CR3-X. Bass is rated only to 55Hz.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W total |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8.9”H x 6.1”W x 8.3”D (226 x 155 x 211 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5” woven woofer, silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-20kHz (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 |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) (pair) |
| XLR Input | No |
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