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#7 in Computer Speakers

Mackie CR3-X

Name: Mackie CR3-X
Brand: Mackie
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Mackie

$89.00 – $109.00

Professional studio monitor-style desktop speakers with 3-inch woofers and 0.75-inch tweeters delivering 50W of detailed sound. Front panel includes a headphone jack, aux input, and volume control for easy access.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.2

User Sentiment

8.1

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.6

Availability

8.6

Pros

Studio monitor accuracy for mixing
Studio monitor accuracy for mixing
Front-panel headphone and aux jacks
Front-panel headphone and aux jacks
All-wood cabinet reduces resonance
All-wood cabinet reduces resonance

Cons

No Bluetooth connectivity
No Bluetooth connectivity
Flat response may sound dull to casual listeners
Flat response may sound dull to casual listeners

Don't buy this if…

Studio monitors are designed for flat, accurate sound; listeners used to bass-boosted consumer speakers may find them underwhelming at first.
Studio monitors are designed for flat, accurate sound; listeners used to bass-boosted consumer speakers may find them underwhelming at first.