Mackie
CR4.5
Specs only4.5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a rear port. Typical price €139 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Fits | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | On the small side | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
| Large (about 30 m²) | On the small side | Unknown (no max level from the maker) |
Measurements
No usable independent measurement yet. The ranking uses the maker's specs and lowers the score.
| Bass, −6 dB | 59 Hz (estimated from the maker's figure) |
Similar monitors in the same price range
Monitors from €90 to €209 per pair, closest in price and woofer size first.
| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie CR4.5 (this one) | €139 | 4.5″ | Rear | — | 59 Hz* | — | — |
| Fluid Audio C35BT | ~€139 | 3.5″ | Rear | — | 72 Hz | 5.57 | — |
| Edifier MR3 | ~€150 | 3.5″ | Rear | — | 60 Hz | 6.53 | — |
| Edifier MR4 | ~€170 | 4″ | Rear | — | 65 Hz | 6 | — |
| PreSonus Eris Studio 4 | €186 | 4.5″ | Front | 99 dB | 63 Hz* | — | — |
| M-Audio BX4 | €99 | 4.5″ | Rear | — | 64 Hz | 6.03 | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Setup
- Rear port: keep at least 30 cm from the wall, or the bass gets boomy.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 4.5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Rear |
| Size (H × W × D) | 226 × 155 × 211 mm |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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