Mackie CR5-X 5" Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors offer studio-quality sound with cosmetics that complement any desk whether you're making music, creating content or just relaxing to your favorite tunes. The sleek design of CR-X features a brushed metal panel and a distinct outline that stands out, while convenient features like front panel controls and a 1/8" aux input make for smooth integration into your studio setup. Upgrade your listening experience with Mackie CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors.
- 80 watts of signature CR series professional studio-quality sound, great for home studios, content creators, gaming and more
- 5" polypropylene-coated woofer with .75" ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeter
- Specially designed waveguide delivers unmatched clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels
- Fresh design with brushed metal front panel and distinctive 'outlined' design
- Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with the convenient speaker placement switch
- Convenient front panel volume knob with on/off/volume control
- Plug your smartphone or other source into the 1/8" stereo aux input and listen instantly
- Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output
- Flexible inputs: 1/4", RCA and 1/8"
- Custom-tuned rear ports for smooth, even bass extension
- All-wood cabinet provides a natural sonic character superior to low-grade plastic designs
- Included acoustic isolation pads minimize boomy bass build-up and provide up/down tilt control for more focused listening
- Software bundle with Waveform OEM and DAW Essentials Collection
Sleek cosmetics
With a brushed metal grille and outlined design, your CR-X monitors will stand out and make a statement, like 'I'm kind of a big deal' or 'Hey, look at my cool speakers.'
Studio-quality sound
Premium woofers and tweeters are powered by high-headroom amplifiers for clear, punchy sound. The all-wood cabinet adds warmth and natural resonance.
Control it
Right there on the front panel is a convenient knob that functions as your power switch as well as your volume. On the rear, there's a handy switch that lets you decide which side of the desk you want that volume control on.
Flexible inputs
CR-X monitors accept inputs from dual 1/4" stereo, dual RCA stereo or even 1/8" stereo sources like phones, computers, MP3 players, etc.
Got headphones?
Located at the bottom of the front panel is a headphone output. This is great for when you want to reference on headphones or when you don't want to bother anyone else in the room. Plugging in headphones automagically turns off the speaker output. It really is that easy, really.
DAW + plug-in bundle included
Waveform OEM is easy enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Included with this software is the DAW Essentials Collection of plug-ins to enhance your recordings.
Get that rumble
It's time to celebrate: the CR-X series now has a matching subwoofer, Mackie CR8S-XBT (optional, sold separately). A 200W amplifier and high-output 8" woofer delivers that big bottom end you've been looking for. Included in the box is the CRDV desktop remote, which gives you a volume knob for your subwoofer and monitors right on your... desk. It's also equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, which means you can hook this sub up to any pair of monitors and instantly have a system you can stream to.
SKU | MAC-CR5XCK |
Vendor | Mackie |
Active Passive | Active |
Included From Manufacturer |
Monitor isolation pads 1/8" stereo to dual RCA stereo cable 1/8" stereo cable Speaker-to-speaker cable Waveform OEM DAW Essentials Collection |
MPN | 2052120-00 |
Product Unique Features |
Specially designed waveguide delivers unmatched clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels Custom-tuned rear ports for smooth, even bass extension Choose which side of your desk gets the volume knob with the convenient speaker placement switch Convenient front panel volume knob with on/off/volume control Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker output Software bundle with ProTools | First and Musician Collection for ProTools plug-in collection |
Speaker Application | Full-Range |
Speaker Size Filterable | 5 |
Connectors | Dual 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced stereo input Dual RCA unbalanced stereo input 1/8" TRS unbalanced stereo aux input 1/8" stereo headphone output Active speaker to passive speaker output/input |
Covering Material | Black vinyl wrap |
Enclosure Material | Solid MDF |
Frequency Response | 51 Hz – 20 kHz @ -10 dB 69 Hz – 20 kHz @ -3 dB |
Nominal Impedance | 20 kΩ balanced bridging 10 kΩ unbalanced |
Power | 80 watts |
Product Weight | 14.9 lb |
Protection Circuit | No |
Tweeter/Horn | .75" ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeter |
Width | 6.9" |
Depth | 9.3" |
Height | 10.2" |
Woofer/Low Frequency | 5" polypropylene-coated woofer |
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