MACKIE CR5-XBT - 5" Self-Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth®

MACKIE CR5-XBT - 5" Self-Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth®

The MACKIE CR5-XBT monitor pair combines high-fidelity studio sound with the convenience of Bluetooth® 5.0 streaming. Each speaker integrates a 5" polypropylene woofer and a 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeter , powered by an 80W Class D amplifier that delivers deep bass and crystal-clear highs up to a peak SPL of 105 dB for distortion-free performance.

Its MDF wood design with a brushed metal front panel offers rigidity and a professional aesthetic. It includes tuned rear ports to extend bass response down to 50 Hz (–10 dB) and a usable range of 69 Hz–20 kHz (–3 dB). The volume control and power switch are located on the front, next to the headphone output, which automatically mutes the speakers when connected.

Main features

• 5" polypropylene woofer and 0.75" silk dome tweeter
• 80W peak Class D amplifier per pair
• Frequency range: 50 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB) / 69 Hz – 20 kHz (–3 dB)
• Maximum SPL: 105 dB
• Bluetooth® 5.0 connectivity for wireless streaming
• Analog inputs: 2 × 1/4" TRS jack, stereo RCA and 3.5 mm jack
• Front headphone output with automatic mute
• Location switch to place the volume control on the left or right speaker
• MDF wood enclosure with tuned rear ports
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 260 × 175 × 235 mm
• Weight: 6.8 kg (pair)

User benefits

• Professional and detailed sound ideal for mixing, editing and production
• Flexibility of placement and configuration thanks to the location switch
• Easy wireless streaming from computers, smartphones, and tablets
• Multi-connection for audio interfaces, players, turntables and more
• Instant transition to private listening when you connect headphones
• Sturdy and elegant design that fits any study or desk

Use cases

• Home studio for recording and mixing music
• Video production, streaming and content editing
• Immersive gaming with reference-quality sound
• Multimedia playback in offices and home environments
• Test mixes and master review with critical monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I pair multiple Bluetooth devices?
  It only connects to one device at a time; to change, turn Bluetooth on the monitor off and back on.
• What is the difference between –3 dB and –10 dB in frequency response?
  –3 dB indicates the usable range at almost full power; –10 dB shows how far the bass drops before losing 10 dB of level.
• How do I correctly position the monitors?
  Form an equilateral triangle with your listening position and adjust the height so the tweeters are at the same level as your ears.

Description for projects

5" active monitors with 80W peak Class D amplifier; polypropylene woofer and 0.75" silk tweeter; Bluetooth® 5.0; 2× TRS 1/4", RCA, 3.5 mm inputs; front headphone output; range 50 Hz–20 kHz; SPL 105 dB; MDF; dimensions 260×175×235 mm; weight 6.8 kg.