Mackie CR5BT – 5" Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth & Tone Control
The Mackie CR5BT speakers deliver flexible, great-sounding monitoring for creators, gamers, and music lovers alike. Featuring 5" woofers, silk-dome tweeters, built-in Bluetooth streaming, and switchable Desktop/Bookshelf modes, these Creative Reference monitors adapt to your workflow—whether you're mixing, listening casually, or turning up the energy for a party. With 50W per speaker and onboard tone shaping, they offer clear, powerful sound in any space.
Key Features
- 5" Creative Reference monitors: Full-range playback with 50W per speaker for studio, gaming, and entertainment use.
- Bluetooth streaming: Wirelessly play audio from phones, tablets, and laptops with studio-quality clarity.
- Tone Control knob: Choose between transparent studio sound or enhanced bass and high-end sparkle.
- Desktop/Bookshelf mode switch: Optimizes speaker voicing for nearfield or room-filling listening.
- Versatile inputs: TRS, RCA, and 3.5 mm connections for interfaces, turntables, mixers, and more.
- Headphone output: Instantly mute the speakers for private listening.
Customer Benefits
The CR5BT monitors offer a rare blend of professional reference sound and everyday flexibility. Whether you're editing audio, playing games, DJing a small gathering, or enjoying movies and music, they adapt instantly with intuitive controls and multiple connection options—including Bluetooth for wireless convenience.
Quick Specs
- Drivers: 5" woofer + silk-dome tweeter
- Power: 50W per speaker
- Modes: Desktop / Bookshelf optimization
- Controls: Tone Control, volume
- Inputs: TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm
- Wireless: Bluetooth audio streaming
- Output: 3.5 mm headphone out
What’s in the Box
- Mackie CR5BT powered speaker (B-Stock)
- Passive partner speaker (B-Stock)
- Speaker-to-speaker cable
- 3.5 mm to RCA cable
- 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable
- Power cable
- User documentation
Use Cases / Ideal For
Home studios, content creation, gaming setups, music listening, DJ practice, desktop monitoring, small room entertainment systems.
Compatibility
Works with smartphones, tablets, computers, audio interfaces, mixers, turntables (with preamp), gaming consoles, and Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Powerful, clean sound with 5" drivers
- Bluetooth streaming built in
- Tone shaping for multiple listening styles
- Desktop/Bookshelf optimization switch
- Great value for hybrid work/play setups
⚠️ Cons:
- Not as flat as high-end studio monitors when tone shaping is engaged
- No dedicated acoustic treatment or isolation pads included
The Mackie CR5BT offers powerful, flexible audio performance for creators and everyday listeners—an ideal all-rounder monitor pair, available at Soundium.
