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Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth

Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth

4.9(19 ratings)

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Our take on the Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth

The CR8BT is Mackie's 8-inch powered desktop monitor pair, aimed at home studios, DJs and casual listeners who want loud, full-range sound without an amplifier. Each cabinet holds a 70 W RMS amp driving a woven 8-inch woofer and a silk dome tweeter, with a rear bass port for low end down to 44 Hz. Bluetooth 5.0 streaming, RCA inputs, a tone control and a headphone jack make it more flexible than plain studio monitors. Against smaller 5-inch rivals it plays louder and deeper, but it is bulky and heavy, and its vinyl-wrapped MDF cabinets and rear port need some space behind them.

Best forHome studio and bedroom producersDesktop and bookshelf listeningDJ practice and casual partiesBuyers who want Bluetooth plus wired inputs
Pros
  • 8-inch woofers give strong low bass for the size
  • 70 W RMS per cabinet plays loud cleanly
  • Bluetooth 5.0 streaming built in
  • Tone control and headphone output add everyday flexibility
  • RCA inputs work with most interfaces and mixers
Cons
  • Large, heavy cabinets take real desk space
  • Rear bass port needs clearance from the wall
  • RCA only, no balanced TRS or XLR inputs
  • Vinyl-wrapped MDF feels less premium than the sound

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    Availability unknownSold by sweetwatersound (99.8% positive, 492,600 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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What reviewers say

  • 4.9 / 519 ratings

Owners rate the CR8BT very highly, praising its loud, full sound and easy Bluetooth setup for the money. Complaints are mostly about size and the lack of balanced connections rather than sound quality.

What people mention
  • SoundPraisedOwners describe a loud, full sound with bass that reaches lower than expected from desktop speakers.
  • BluetoothPraisedPairing and streaming from phones and laptops is reported as quick and reliable.
  • SizeCriticisedBuyers note the cabinets are large and heavy, so they need a wide desk or stands.
  • ConnectionsMixedRCA inputs and a headphone jack are handy, but some miss balanced TRS or XLR options.
  • BuildMixedThe vinyl-wrapped MDF cabinets are solid enough but feel less premium than the sound suggests.

About the Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth

Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Bluetooth Studio Monitors with Stands Package

Specifications

Frequency Response
44Hz-20kHz
Crossover Frequency
Adjustable, 40 Hz to 180 Hz
Bluetooth
Yes
Connectivity Technology
Bluetooth
Ports And Interfaces
RCA
Smart Functions
Streaming
Speaker Placement
Desktop, Bookshelf

Questions and answers

Do the CR8BT monitors need an amplifier?
No. Each cabinet has its own 70 W RMS amplifier, so you plug them into power and feed them a line-level source.
Can I connect them to a phone or laptop?
Yes. Bluetooth 5.0 handles wireless streaming, and RCA inputs take wired sources such as an interface, mixer or TV.
How much space do they need behind them?
The bass port fires from the rear, so leave some distance from the wall to keep the low end from getting boomy.
Are they good for mixing or just listening?
They are lively and bass-forward, which suits casual listening and tracking. For critical mixing, expect to learn their coloration or add room treatment.
What comes in the box?
You get the pair of powered monitors, a power cable and the speaker connection cable. Check the listing for the included stands package if you want them raised.
How do they compare with 5-inch monitors?
The 8-inch woofers play louder and deeper, but the cabinets are much bigger. If desk space is tight, a 5-inch pair is easier to place.
Where is the Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth cheapest?
At eBay, for $298.32, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings.
Where can I buy the Mackie CR8BT 8" Powered Studio Monitors with Tone Control & Bluetooth?
15 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Newegg, Dirt Cheep, Micro Center, Sweetwater.

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Audio Configuration
2-way
Audio Highlights
Tone Control, Built-in headphone output
Audio Channels
Stereo
Design Highlights
Protective grille (for silk dome tweeter)
Material
Vinyl wrapping, MDF cabinet
Style
Rectangular
Driver Size
8" (woofer)
Driver Configuration
Rear-facing bass port
Driver Type
Silk dome tweeter, Woofer, Woven woofer
Number Of Drivers
Pair
Weight
16.0 kg
Depth
345 mm
Height
376 mm
Width
251 mm
Nominal Output Power
70 W RMS per Monitor
Max Wattage
160 W
Speaker Output (RMS) (W)
70.0Source