Mackie CR3.5 – 3.5″ Compact Studio Monitors (Pair, Black)

The Mackie CR3.5 pair deliver clear, balanced sound in a compact form. Featuring a 3.5″ woven-driver and silk-dome tweeter, plus flexible inputs and handy tone placement controls, they offer premium-quality monitoring for desk setups, content creation, or home audio—now available at Soundium.

Key Features

• Compact drivers: 8.9 cm woofer and 2.5 cm tweeter provide rich, detailed audio from a small cabinet
• Studio-quality sound: Balanced frequency response suitable for mixing, editing, and casual listening
• Tone control: Easy front-panel knob to adjust bass and treble for flat or enhanced textures
• Desktop/bookshelf switch: Customize acoustic response depending on placement
• Multiple inputs: Supports ¼″ TRS, RCA, and 3.5 mm aux connections, plus front headphone out

Customer Benefits

The CR3.5 are versatile monitors that adapt to your creative tasks. Small enough to fit any desktop but powerful enough for professional work, they give you precise audio feedback and tuning flexibility without taking up space.

Quick Specs

• Drivers: 8.9 cm woofer; 2.5 cm silk-dome tweeter
• Power: Approx. 25 W RMS per speaker
• Frequency response: 70 Hz – 20 kHz
• Inputs: ¼″ TRS (balanced/unbalanced), RCA, 3.5 mm
• Output: Front headphone jack (3.5 mm)
• Controls: Tone knob, desktop/bookshelf switch
• Dimensions (each): 20.6 × 14.0 × 18.0 cm
• Weight (pair): Approx. 3.7 kg

What’s in the Box

• Pair of Mackie CR3.5 monitors
• Speaker interconnect lead
• 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable
• 3.5 mm to RCA cable
• Power cable
• Foam isolation feet
• Quick Start Guide

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for bedroom studios, learning producers, multimedia creators, and anyone needing compact, accurate desktop monitoring with easy tone adjustment.

Compatibility

Works seamlessly with audio interfaces, mixers, computers, and mobile devices using TRS, RCA, or 3.5 mm connections. The headphone output ensures quiet work, and tone controls help tailor the sound to any placement.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Compact yet clear and full-range sound
• Simple tone and placement control for quick sound tuning
• Multiple input types for flexible connectivity

⚠️ Cons:

• Limited low-end response due to the small woofer size
• No Bluetooth—purely wired operation

The Mackie CR3.5 monitors offer high-quality sound, compact design, and thoughtful controls—ready to enhance your desktop or small studio setup at Soundium.