Mackie · Updated June 2026
Mackie CR5-X: price, specs & release date
Mackie CR5-X, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: mackie.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Mackie CR5-X is listed at $199.99 on mackie.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 12 studio monitors (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Mackie CR5-X a good buy?
At $200, the Mackie CR5-X is #7 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its woofer size of 5 in is below the median of the 12, its release of 2020 is above the median of the 12, and its power of 80 W is at the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.99 pair, MSRP per Mackie |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mackie |
| Released | 2020 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 0.75 in silk dome |
| Power (W) | 80 |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Inputs | TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux |
| Sold as | pair |
| Type | active |
Source: mackie.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by bhphotovideo.com. Re-verified: 5 in polypropylene-coated woofer, 0.75 in ferrofluid-cooled silk dome, 80 W Class-D, TRS/RCA/1/8 in inputs, no XLR confirmed on Mackie CR-X blog and B&H listing. Price $199.99/pair (one powered + one passive cabinet) confirmed via Mackie and major retailers. Release March 2020. Frequency response 50 Hz–20 kHz is the consistently published retailer figure (not re-stated on the Mackie blog) — retained as widely corroborated.
Is the Mackie CR5-X worth it vs cheaper studio monitors?
Mackie CR5-X against its closest cheaper and pricier studio monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Woofer size (in) | Tweeter type | Power (W) | Frequency response | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie CR5-X this | $199.99 | 5 in | 0.75 in silk dome | 80 | 50 Hz – 20 kHz | TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux |
| JBL 306P MkII | $199 | 6.5 in | 1 in neodymium dome | 112 | 47 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| KRK Rokit 7 G4 | $224.99 | 7 in | 1 in soft dome (Kevlar) | 145 | 42 Hz – 40 kHz | XLR/TRS combo (balanced) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mackie CR5-X cost?
The Mackie CR5-X has a US price of $199.99 (pair, MSRP per Mackie), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Mackie CR5-X compare on price?
At $200, the Mackie CR5-X is #7 cheapest of the 12 studio monitors we track, where the median is $200.
When was the Mackie CR5-X released?
The Mackie CR5-X was released 2020.
What are the Mackie CR5-X's key specs?
Mackie CR5-X (Mackie): woofer size in 5 in, tweeter type 0.75 in silk dome, power w 80, frequency response 50 Hz – 20 kHz, inputs TRS balanced/unbalanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $199.99 at mackie.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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