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Mackie CR3

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User ratings:
70
3.9 out of 5
70 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • great pair of universal speakers with excellent sound quality for
  • impeccable sound quality
  • They are also very reasonably priced

Cons

  • There is no speaker grille covering the drivers and therefore
  • it s going to sound a little weak and thin
  • this pair doesn t have a subwoofer output

Key specs

  • 3.5 mm

Mackie CR3 - Pros & Cons

Mackie CR3

Pros

  • great pair of universal speakers with excellent sound quality for
  • impeccable sound quality
  • They are also very reasonably priced
  • neutral
  • natural
  • and balanced sound
  • are affordable and good for studying or commuting
  • these accurate-sounding monitors at a very reasonable price
  • a solid audio interface and a decent subwoofer
  • tons of affordable and reliable studio equipment
  • front-facing input panel is great for connecting smartphones and headphones

Cons

  • There is no speaker grille covering the drivers and therefore
  • it s going to sound a little weak and thin
  • this pair doesn t have a subwoofer output
  • seem to have a very weak low end which
  • the right speakers for your home studio is not easy
  • They are not as flat as their higher-priced counterparts
  • aren't really a lot of connection options available in most speakers
  • The drum loop does seem to get a little added bass push
  • speakers notably lack a USB audio connection or a Thunderbolt port
  • been nice to see USB and/or Thunderbolt ports
  • selector switch on these studio monitors

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Mackie CR3 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Number of drivers2
Recommended usageStudio
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Green
Housing materialMDF
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Sensitivity97.0 dB
RMS rated power50.0 W
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)50.0 W
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter2.99 in
Number of woofer drivers1
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Headphone output3.5 mm
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Dimensions
Weight9.04 lb
Height8.19 in
Width5.51 in
Depth6.22 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.75 in
Number of tweeter drivers1

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