Mackie CR3.5 3.5-Inch Active Studio Monitors (Pair) - 50W Class D, Silk-Dome Tweeters, All-Wood MDF

With a total peak power of 50 W from efficient Class D amplification, the Mackie CR3.5 active studio monitors deliver a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz, ensuring your mixes translate accurately across any playback system. Each monitor features a 3.5-inch polypropylene-coated woofer and a 0.75-inch ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeter, housed in an all-wood MDF cabinet with a rear port for extended low-end response.

Overview

The Mackie CR3.5 is a compact yet powerful stereo pair of active studio monitors, ideal for home studios, content creation, gaming, and multimedia production. The left monitor contains the amplifier and all connectivity, while the right monitor is passive and connects via the included speaker cable. With a front-panel volume knob and a convenient headphone output, these monitors offer immediate control and private listening without reaching behind your desk.

What stands out

• 50 W total peak power (25 W RMS per side) for clear, punchy sound.
• Ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome tweeters provide smooth, detailed highs.
• All-wood MDF cabinets reduce resonance for a natural, accurate sound.
• Rear-ported design enhances bass response down to 80 Hz.
• Multiple input options: 1/4" TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced, and 1/8" aux.
• Front-panel headphone output automatically mutes the speakers when connected.
• Includes acoustic isolation pads to decouple monitors from your desk.

Technical details

• Speaker type: Active (powered) studio monitors, stereo pair
• Woofer: 3.5" polypropylene-coated
• Tweeter: 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled silk-dome
• Amplifier: Class D, 50 W peak total (25 W RMS per speaker)
• Frequency response: 80 Hz – 20 kHz (-3 dB)
• Inputs: 1/4" TRS (balanced/unbalanced), RCA (unbalanced), 1/8" aux (unbalanced)
• Outputs: 1/8" headphone (front panel)
• Enclosure: Rear-ported, all-wood MDF cabinet
• Controls: Front-panel volume knob, power switch
• Magnetic shielding: Yes
• Crossover frequency: 2.8 kHz
• Input impedance: 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
• Included accessories: Speaker-to-speaker cable, 1/8" to RCA cable, 1/8" to 1/8" cable, acoustic isolation pads
• Power requirement: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Our verdict

The Mackie CR3.5 monitors pack impressive performance into a compact footprint. With robust Class D power, accurate silk-dome tweeters, and a solid MDF build, they are an excellent choice for anyone needing reliable monitoring without sacrificing desk space.