Mackie CR5BT

Active 5.25" Studio Monitors with Tone Control and Bluetooth!

The Mackie CR5BT Creative Reference studio monitors with Bluetooth combine professional studio-quality sound with a tone control to seamlessly switch between studio reference use, music listening, and party mode. With multiple input options, Bluetooth, and switchable desktop and bookshelf modes, these speakers deliver clear and powerful sound in any room. Starting from the transparent response you expect from professional studio monitors, you can shape the sound with the tone control as needed, gradually adding more bass punch and sparkle in the highs. Whether used professionally, for fun, or both – the Mackie CR5BT might just be the only speakers you'll ever need.

Your Speakers for Work and Play

Quickly adjust the sound of your Mackie CR5BT speakers to mix a podcast episode, listen to music, or DJ a house party – all with the same compact speaker set.

Two Speakers. Everything You Want to Hear

Content Creation & Gaming

Add a pair of our Creative Reference monitors to your setup for immersive sound you can customize at will. Simply connect your speakers to your gaming PC, audio interface, or streaming interface and adjust the tone control until you hear every step, dialogue line, and epic soundtrack in full effect.

Music Production

The CR5BT studio monitors deliver the clear, precise sound you need for producing and recording music. Turn the tone control fully left for a balanced frequency response ideal for monitoring and mixing. Turn it right to add more bass and sparkle.

Casual Listening

When your room doubles as an office, recording studio, streaming space, living area, and more, you need speakers that can do it all. That’s why the CR series monitors feature versatile functions like the tone control and position switch to quickly tailor your listening experience to any situation.

Control Your Sound. Change Your Location. Connect to Everything.

Tone Control

Based on the transparent response expected from studio monitors, the tone control lets you shape the sound as needed. Turning it up gradually boosts the bass and emphasizes sparkle in the highs, making the CR5BT ideal for immersive gaming, everyday music listening, or lively parties.

Position Switch

Use the position switch to toggle between desktop and bookshelf modes to optimize the CR5BT for your listening environment. Desktop mode is recommended for nearfield listening (e.g., in the studio), while bookshelf mode suits listening from a greater distance (e.g., from the sofa).

Right Connection for Everything

Connect audio interfaces, mixers, turntables, and other playback devices via TRS jack, RCA, and 3.5 mm mini-jack inputs. Use the built-in headphone output to switch to silent listening by muting the speaker audio when you plug in your headphones.

Bluetooth

After pairing a smartphone, laptop, or other Bluetooth device, you can stream wirelessly in studio quality.

Analog Inputs

Connect audio interfaces, mixers, turntables, and other playback devices via TRS jack, RCA, and 3.5 mm mini-jack inputs.

Headphone Output

Switch to silent listening via the built-in headphone output by muting your speakers when you plug in headphones.