Mackie CR4.5

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Active Multimedia Speakers

4.5" fabric-cone woofer
Silk-dome tweeter with protective grille
Frequency range: 55 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Max. sound pressure level: 100 dB
Class AB amplifier with 50 W output (RMS)
Controls for adjusting sound and volume
Position switch for desktop and bookshelf modes
Position switch L/R
Built-in switched-mode power supply 100 - 240V / 50 - 60 Hz
Inputs: 2 x line 6.3 mm jack, 2 x RCA (L/R stereo) and 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
Speaker terminal for connecting both monitors
Incl. power cable, RCA cable, AUX cable and speaker wire
Dimensions of each speaker (H×W×D): 226×155×211 mm
Weight per pair: 4.5 kg
Price per pair

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Available since January 2025
Item number 602453
Sales Unit 1 pair(s)
Speaker size 1x 4,5", 1x 0,75"
Amplifier power per unit (RMS) 50 W
Magnetic Shielding No
Analogue XLR Input No
Analogue Input (Jack) Yes
Analogue Input (Mini Jack) Yes
Analogue Input (RCA) Yes
Digital input No
Manual frequency correction No
Frequency range min. 650 Hz
Frequency range max. 20000 Hz
Dimensions in mm 226 x 155 x 211
Speaker Housing - Woofer System Bass reflex

1.722 kr

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The Mackie CR4.5 Gen 3 is a compact active monitor system designed to bridge everyday listening duties – from home entertainment and gaming to serious desktop music production and mixing – while offering greater headroom and low-frequency reach than the smaller CR3.5. Part of Mackie's popular third-generation CR (Creative Reference) series, the system pairs a powered speaker with a passive partner to deliver a balanced, monitoring-grade stereo setup straight out of the box. The Class A/B amplifier delivers the same 50W of total output as the CR3.5 model, but the CR4.5 benefits from its larger drivers to produce a fuller, more confident low end in nearfield setups and small to medium-sized rooms. With its compact footprint, multiple analogue inputs, and front-panel controls, it integrates easily into home studios, content-creation setups, and personal listening spaces where flexibility and clarity are equally important.

Shape the sound

The Mackie CR4.5 Gen 3 uses rigid MDF cabinets with rear-firing bass reflex ports to extend low-frequency response while keeping resonance under control in close-range setups. Each speaker combines a 4.5" woven-fibre woofer with a 1" silk-dome tweeter, crossed over at 3kHz for a smooth handover between lows, mids, and highs. Compared to the CR3.5, the larger woofer delivers greater low-end presence and headroom, making kick drums, bass lines, and cinematic effects feel more substantial without sacrificing clarity. The overall voicing remains balanced and controlled: mids stay clear and articulate for vocals and dialogue, while the top end remains detailed without becoming fatiguing. Stereo imaging is precise at nearfield distances, supporting confident decisions when mixing or editing at a desk.

Rear view of the active Mackie CR4.5 unit

Suit the space

Designed for desk-based and small-room workflows, the Mackie CR4.5 suits producers working in project studios, content creators editing audio or video, as well as gamers and music fans who want fuller sound without stepping up to larger studio monitors. Balanced 1/4" TRS inputs connect directly to audio interfaces, mixers, or other studio gear, while RCA and 3.5mm stereo inputs accommodate hi-fi equipment, computers, and other consumer devices. Plugging headphones into the front-panel output automatically mutes the speakers – ideal for late-night sessions or critical listening. Compact, easy to place, and quick to configure, the CR4.5 Gen 3 balances accurate monitoring with everyday listening, switching effortlessly between work and play.

About Mackie

In 1988 Greg Mackie, already a successful co-founder of a pro audio company, founded Mackie Designs Inc. with the goal of producing affordable, high-quality mixers. The company's first official product, the LM-1602 line mixer, was initially produced within the four walls of his home. As sales figures were encouraging, its successor model CR-1604 soon followed - and in 1991 the company finally moved into its first proper production facility. The combination of reliable quality and low prices quickly brought the company enormous success, so that by 1995 Mackie had already sold 100,000 products. In 2003, the company was renamed LOUD Audio, LLC so that there is no longer any confusion between the Mackie brand and its former parent company of the same name.

Scaling the CR system

Positioned between the CR3.5 and CR5 models, the Mackie CR4.5 offers a useful step up for users who need more low-end presence and output without moving into larger, more imposing monitors. It remains optimised for nearfield use, but its increased headroom makes it more comfortable in slightly larger rooms or at higher listening levels. For setups that call for deeper sub-bass extension, the CR4.5 Gen 3 can also be paired with a CR8S BT subwoofer, forming a compact 2.1 system that scales easily from focused desktop work to more immersive listening, gaming, or multimedia use.

In the spotlight

Tone and Location controls

A defining feature of Mackie's CR Gen 3 monitors is a simple but effective voicing system that adapts the speakers to different uses and placements without relying on software EQ. The rear-panel Location switch compensates for desktop or bookshelf placement by adjusting the low-frequency response, helping reduce boundary reflections that can blur bass and low-mid detail. On the front panel, the Tone control shapes the overall character of the sound: Turned fully left, the response remains flatter and more neutral for tracking, mixing, or critical listening; as it's turned clockwise, low-end weight and high-frequency sparkle are gradually introduced for gaming, casual listening, or multimedia use. Together, these controls allow the CRs to shift smoothly between focused work and relaxed listening while preserving clarity and balance.

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Très bonne enceinte

Seb1809 22.02.2025

Utilisé pour l'écoute de vinyle dans le bureau. Qualité de son excellente.
Très bonne enceinte je recommande vraiment

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Buen modelo de inicio

Meezah 25.07.2025

Son buenos monitores de inicio o de escucha alternativa. Aptos para producción, no los recomendaría para mezcla o espacios medio-grandes

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Guter Allrounder.

Karl Toffel 10.03.2025

Ich habe diese Lautsprecher erworben, da ich eine brauchbare Soundwiedergabe für unterschiedliche Tätigkeiten benötige: für Videobearbeitung, als Abhörmonitor beim gelegentlichen Aufnehmen vom Gitarrenspiel, zum Filme schauen und zum Musik hören. Alle Aufgaben erfüllt er sehr zufriedenstellend und mit kaum Nebengeräuschen. Erwähnenswert: Vorne an der Box gibt es einen praktischen Regler, mit dem man den Sound entweder in Hifi-Modus oder in den neutraleren Arbeitsmodus bringen kann. Natürlich gibt es fürs Mixen besseres (und meist deutlich teureres) auf dem Markt, genügt aber für meine Zwecke. Fazit: Bin mit diesen Allroundboxen rundum zufrieden

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Altamente recomenadbles.

erwillillo 06.02.2025

Estupenda relación calidad/precio.
Muy recomendables para home estudio.

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Mackie CR4.5

Active Multimedia Speakers