Mackie CR3.5BT 3.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth

Overview

The Mackie CR3.5BT Creative Reference Powered Studio Monitors are compact 3.5-inch studio monitors designed to bring clear, flexible sound to music production, content creation, gaming, casual listening, and everyday entertainment. With 50 watts RMS of bi-amplified Class A/B power, Bluetooth connectivity, tone control, and multiple analog inputs, the CR3.5BT provides a versatile monitoring solution for desktop and small-space setups.

The CR3.5BT pair combines a 3.5-inch woven woofer with a silk-dome tweeter and protective grille for detailed, balanced playback. A selectable desktop/bookshelf mode helps optimize the speakers for different listening positions, while the front-panel headphone output makes it easy to switch from speaker monitoring to private listening.

Key Features

• 3.5-inch powered studio monitor pair for music production and multimedia use.
• 50 watts RMS of bi-amplified Class A/B power.
• 3.5-inch woven woofer for detailed low and midrange reproduction.
• Silk-dome tweeter with protective grille for clear high-frequency detail.
• Bluetooth connectivity for convenient wireless audio streaming.
• Built-in tone control for shaping bass and high-frequency character.
• Desktop and bookshelf location switch for optimized listening in different environments.
• TRS, RCA, and 3.5 mm inputs for connecting a wide range of audio sources.
• Front-panel headphone output automatically switches off speaker audio for private listening.
• Compact design suitable for home studios, desktops, workspaces, gaming setups, and entertainment systems.

Flexible Tone Control

The CR3.5BT includes a dedicated tone control that allows you to shape the monitor response to suit your listening environment and application. With the control set toward the flat position, the monitors provide a more transparent response suitable for tracking and mixing. Turning the control up adds bass and high-frequency sparkle for casual listening, gaming, and entertainment.

Desktop and Bookshelf Listening Modes

The location switch provides dedicated desktop and bookshelf modes. Desktop mode is optimized for close-range listening when the monitors are positioned near a computer or workstation, while bookshelf mode is designed for listening from a greater distance in a room.

Bluetooth Wireless Streaming

Built-in Bluetooth makes it simple to stream music wirelessly from compatible smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. This gives the CR3.5BT flexibility beyond traditional studio monitoring, allowing the same pair of speakers to handle music playback, gaming, video content, and general entertainment.

Versatile Audio Connections

The CR3.5BT provides TRS, RCA, and 3.5 mm inputs, allowing it to connect directly to audio interfaces, mixers, computers, record players, and other playback equipment. The combination of balanced and unbalanced connectivity makes the monitors suitable for a wide variety of home studio and multimedia configurations.

Convenient Headphone Output

A front-panel headphone output makes private monitoring quick and convenient. Connecting headphones cuts the speaker audio, allowing you to move from room playback to quiet listening without having to disconnect the monitors or change the rest of your setup.

Compact Powered Monitor Design

The CR3.5BT uses a powered-and-passive speaker configuration, with the amplification built into the powered monitor. The pair is compact enough for desktop use while delivering a 50-watt RMS bi-amplified system suitable for music production, content creation, gaming, and everyday listening.

Typical Uses

• Home studio music production and mixing.
• Podcasting and content creation.
• Computer and desktop audio monitoring.
• Gaming and multimedia entertainment.
• DJ practice and music playback.
• Casual music listening and streaming.
• Connecting audio interfaces, mixers, computers, and other playback equipment.
• Small studio, office, bedroom, and creative workspace setups.

Specifications

• Model: CR3.5BT
• Series: CR Series Gen 3
• Type: Powered Studio Monitors
• Woofer Size: 3.5-inch Woven Woofer
• Tweeter: Silk Dome with Protective Grille
• Amplification: 50 W RMS Bi-Amplified Class A/B
• Frequency Response (-10 dB): 60 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (-3 dB): 70 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL Peak: 100 dB
• Crossover Frequency: 3.0 kHz
• Inputs: TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm
• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth
• Headphone Output: Yes
• Tone Control: Yes
• Location Modes: Desktop and Bookshelf
• Configuration: Powered and Passive Speaker Pair
• Dimensions: 206 x 140 x 180 mm per speaker
• Weight: 3.7 kg

What's Included

• Mackie CR3.5BT powered studio monitor
• Mackie CR3.5BT passive studio monitor
• 3.5 mm TRS to stereo RCA audio cable
• Stereo speaker-to-speaker cable
• Detachable AC power cord
• Adhesive foam feet
• User manual

Why Choose the Mackie CR3.5BT?

The Mackie CR3.5BT combines the accuracy and flexibility expected from compact studio monitors with the convenience of Bluetooth and easy tone shaping. Its multiple input options make it simple to integrate into a home studio, computer workstation, gaming setup, or entertainment system.

With 50 watts RMS of bi-amplified power, a 3.5-inch woven woofer, silk-dome tweeter, selectable listening modes, headphone output, and flexible wired and wireless connectivity, the CR3.5BT is a practical all-purpose monitor solution for both creative work and everyday listening.