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Mackie CR4 vs Yamaha HS5

    6.14 in
    8.82 in
    Mackie CR4 Loudspeaker
    Mackie CR4
      6.69 in
      11.22 in
      Yamaha HS5 Loudspeaker
      Yamaha HS5
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Mackie's CR3-X speakers are affordable, barebones studio monitors with a focus on accurate audio performance.Read more
      We put Mackie’s diminutive multimedia speakers to the test.Read more
      REVIEW - Speakers can vary wildly in terms of sound profiles and quality.  While I'm no audiophile (speaker snob), I do appreciate a nice set of monitors. Read more
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      1
      1 editorial reviews
      Sky-high performance for a rock-bottom priceRead more
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      User rating
      79
      3.6 out of 5
      79 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		12 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      185
      3.4 out of 5
      185 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		16 %
      3 stars
      		35 %
      2 stars
      		16 %
      1 stars
      		6 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Speaker type2-way2-way
      Number of drivers22
      Recommended usageStudioStudio

      Connectivity

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Green
      • Black
      • White
      Housing materialMDFMDF
      Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
      • Tabletop/bookshelf
      • Wall-mountable

      Dimensions

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Weight11.9 lb11.68 lb
      Height8.82 in11.22 in
      Width6.14 in6.69 in
      Depth7.28 in8.74 in

      Audio features

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Sensitivity100.0 dB-10.0 dB
      RMS rated power50.0 W70.0 W

      Tweeter

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Tweeteryesyes
      Tweeter diameter0.75 in1.0 in

      Woofer

      Mackie CR4Mackie CR4
      Yamaha HS5Yamaha HS5
      Wooferyesyes
      Woofer diameter4.02 in5.0 in

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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