Mackie CR-X Series CR3-X Review
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The Mackie CR3-X studio monitors offer a compact, active two-way design intended for personal listening or basic content creation setups. With 3-inch polypropylene woofers and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters, these bass-reflex monitors deliver 25W per monitor from a Class-D amplifier, for a total of 50W. Their frequency response from 70 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB) suggests a sound profile suitable for casual use rather than critical mixing.
Connectivity options include a variety of unbalanced inputs, such as dual 1/4-inch TRS, stereo RCA, and an 1/8-inch aux input, alongside an 1/8-inch headphone output. This versatility makes them adaptable to different audio sources. The monitors weigh 3.5 kg per pair and are housed in MDF enclosures, indicating a construction focused on basic acoustic properties at a budget-friendly price point.
Without features like EQ, room correction, or phase adjustment, the CR3-X are straightforward monitors. Their SPL of 97 dB is adequate for small desktop environments, but users should consider their limitations for demanding audio tasks. They are positioned as an entry-level solution for those needing functional audio monitoring without advanced studio features.
- Multiple unbalanced input options (1/4" TRS, RCA, 1/8" aux) for versatile connectivity
- Compact dimensions ideal for small desktop setups
- Headphone output included for private listening
- Bass-reflex enclosure for extended low-end response in a small form factor
- Limited frequency response for critical audio work (70 Hz to 20 kHz at -10 dB)
- No EQ or room correction features
- Unbalanced connections only, which can be susceptible to noise
- Lower SPL (97 dB) may not be sufficient for larger spaces or louder monitoring needs
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Specs
- Inputs
- 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input, 1x Stereo 2RCA Unbalanced Input, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Aux Input
- Weight Grams
- 3500 g (Pair)
- Dimensions Mm
- 140 x 206 x 180 mm (Each)
- Design
- Two-way
- Amp Class
- Class-D
- Amp Power
- 25 W per Monitor
- Woofer Size
- 3" / 7.62 cm Polypropylene Cone
- Tweeter Size
- 0.75" / 19.1 mm Silk Dome
- Eq
- No
- Color
- Black
- Filters
- No
- Enclosure
- Bass-Reflex/Ported
- Ac Input Power
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Speaker Output
- 2x Push Terminal Unbalanced Output
- Mounting Points
- No
- Headphone Output
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
- Phase Adjustment
- No
- Power Consumption
- 60 W
- Enclosure Material
- MDF
- Monitor Orientation
- Vertical
- Full Range Amplifier Power
- 50 W
- Number Of Included Monitors
- Stereo Pair
- Monitor Type And Configuration
- Active
- Release Date
- null
- Launch Price Usd
- null
- Max Spl
- 97 dB
- Crossover
- 3 kHz
- Room Correction
- null
- Frequency Response
- 70 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB), 80 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB)
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