The Mackie CR4 ranks #24 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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#24 Mackie CR4: $149.99 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Mackie CR4-X, ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5.
Pros: Low cost powered multimedia monitors with a 4” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter and 14W per channel, plus a front volume knob and headphone jack. Wide horizontal coverage (about ±60 degrees) in the only Spinorama data. Measured bass extension of 67.3Hz (-3dB).
Cons: That data is low quality and shows a very uneven on-axis response (1.52dB average deviation), for a preference score of 2.80. Bass reaches 67.3Hz (-3dB). Replaced by the CR4-X. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Bose Companion 2 Series III - $50 more. Just below it: Creative Pebble Pro - $90 cheaper, 16W more output power.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 14W x 2 RMS |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 58.0Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.3Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8.8”H x 6.1”W x 7.3”D (224 x 156 x 186 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” polypropylene woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz-20kHz -3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.80 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.53 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | No |
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