Detail 01
Onboard tone control
Lets you move from the monitor’s transparent starting sound toward boosted lows and highs.
Product detailSKU #1500000438741
MackieCR4.5BT 4.5" Powered Studio Monitors With Tone Control and Bluetooth (Pair)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
CR4.5BT is a compact powered monitor pair for a desk-based music workspace that also handles Bluetooth streaming. Start from its transparent monitor voicing for mixing, then use the onboard tone control to add more low end and high-frequency lift for casual playback. The speakers can sit upright or on their sides, helping them adapt to the available desk layout. With 1/4-inch, RCA, and 1/8-inch inputs, they accommodate several wired connection types alongside Bluetooth.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mixing at a compact workstation where a transparent starting sound and wired input options matter.
- Switching from music work to Bluetooth playback with adjustable low and high-frequency emphasis.
- Desks that require the monitors to sit either vertically or horizontally.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Female 1/4-inch, RCA, and 1/8-inch inputs
Provides balanced or unbalanced 1/4-inch plus unbalanced RCA and 1/8-inch wired connections.
Detail 03
Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming
Supports wireless audio streaming.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the local mains supply matches one of the listed 100V, 120V, or 220–240V power requirements.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the CR4.5BT monitors be used for mixing?
Yes. They begin with the transparent sound described for professional studio-monitor use.
02Can I change the sound for casual listening?
Yes. The tone control progressively boosts the lows and highs from the transparent starting point.
03Can the speakers be placed sideways?
Yes. They can be used upright or on their sides.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 55Hz–20kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Requirements
- 120 VAC, 60Hz or 220–240 VAC, 50/60Hz or 100 VAC, 50/60Hz
- Input Type
- Female 1/4 inch balanced–unbalanced/RCA unbalanced/1/8 inch unbalanced
- Total System Power
- 50W peak Class-D power amplifier
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 10.1
4 detailsOther
- Size
- 8.9 x 8.3 x 6.1 inch
- Crossover Point
- 3kHz
- Maximum SPL Peak
- 100dB
- Bluetooth 5 0
- Audio streaming
