MACKIE CR8-XBT - 8" Self-Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth

MACKIE CR8-XBT - 8" Self-Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth

The Mackie CR8-XBT are 8″ active multimedia monitors designed for home studios, content creators, and gaming, combining professional components with ease of use. They feature a 160W peak Class D amplifier and an 8″ polypropylene woofer that delivers deep, controlled bass, while the 0.75″ silk dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling provides clean, detailed highs. They include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for wireless streaming, flexible inputs (1/4″ TRS balanced, 1/8″ auxiliary, and RCA), a front headphone output that mutes the speakers when connected, and a volume knob with on/off. Its front waveguide optimizes sound dispersion, and the rear bass ports extend the low-frequency response down to 40 Hz. In addition, they integrate a CRDV triple volume remote control to adjust the monitor, subwoofer, and overall volume levels from your desktop.

Main features

• Total power 160 W peak: Class D amplifier for dynamic response without distortion.
• 8″ polypropylene woofer: deep and accurate bass from 40 Hz to 180 Hz.
• 0.75″ Silk Dome Tweeter: Detailed highs and even dispersion thanks to the front-facing waveguide.
• Built-in Bluetooth 5.0: Stable, high-quality wireless streaming from any device.
• Flexible inputs: 1× ¼″ TRS balanced, 1× 1/8″ auxiliary and 2× RCA for various audio sources.
• Front headphone output: with independent volume control that mutes the speakers when connected.
• CRDV control included: triple knob to adjust monitor, subwoofer and master volume levels without accessing the rear panel.
• Sealed ported MDF enclosure: Rugged construction minimizes unwanted resonances and extends low frequencies.

User benefits

• Defined and controlled bass that improves mixing and mastering precision.
• Crisp highs and even dispersion for clear stereo imaging.
• Streamlined workflow with front-facing headphone and volume controls.
• Wireless connectivity eliminates cables and makes reference playback easy.
• Seamless integration with the CR8S-XBT subwoofer and other CR-X series monitors.

Use cases

• Home studios and multimedia content creation setups.
• Gaming and entertainment with powerful bass and surround sound.
• Music production and video editing with critical monitoring.
• Streaming and presentations that require a fast Bluetooth connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I pair via Bluetooth? Press and hold the rear button until the LED flashes, then select “CR8-XBT” on your device.
• Can I use them without the subwoofer? Yes, they work as standalone monitors; the CRDV control also adjusts the speakers only if there's no subwoofer connected.
• What does the phase control do? It inverts the polarity 0°/180° to align the bass with other speakers and prevent phase cancellation.
• Do they include an interconnect cable? Yes, they come with a 1/8" to RCA stereo cable and a cable for connecting active and passive monitors.

Description for projects

Mackie CR8-XBT 8″ active monitors with Bluetooth 5.0, 160 W peak Class D, polypropylene woofer, 0.75″ silk tweeter, TRS/RCA/AUX inputs, front headphone output and CRDV control included.