Mackie CR5BT & CR8SBT Active Bluetooth Subwoofer Package

Enhance your setup with CR5BT reference monitors for immersive, customizable sound. Connect them to your gaming PC, audio interface, or streaming device, then adjust the tone control to capture every footstep, line of dialogue, and epic soundtrack moment with clarity.

CR5BT studio monitors deliver the precise, detailed sound you need for producing and recording music. Turn the tone knob fully left for a flat, neutral frequency response ideal for tracking and mixing, or twist it right to add extra bass and brilliance for a fuller listening experience.

When your space doubles as an office, studio, streaming hub, or living area, you need speakers that can keep up. CR Series monitors offer versatile features like the tone control knob and location switch, letting you quickly tailor the sound to suit any listening situation.

The tone control knob lets you shape your sound starting from the clear, accurate response you expect from studio monitors. Turn it to gradually enhance bass and add high-end sparkle—ideal for gaming, casual listening, or full-on party mode with your CR5BT speakers.

Switch between desktop and bookshelf modes to optimise your CR5BT speakers for any placement. Choose desktop mode for close-up listening, like at your studio desk, or bookshelf mode for enjoying sound from a distance, such as from the couch.

Connect your audio interfaces, mixers, turntables, and other devices using TRS, RCA, or 3.5 mm inputs. Plug in headphones with the built-in output to instantly mute the speakers and enjoy private listening.

The CR8SBT features a high-performance 8-inch polypropylene-coated woofer housed inside an all-wood enclosure. This construction delivers:

• Tight, controlled bass response

• Extended low-frequency reproduction

• Enhanced impact for music and film soundtracks

Custom-tuned ports and cabinet design ensure balanced low-end performance without unwanted resonance.

The subwoofer is designed to integrate easily into a wide range of audio setups. Rear panel connections include:

• ¼-inch TRS inputs and outputs

• RCA inputs and outputs

• Bluetooth wireless audio

This flexible connectivity allows seamless integration with:

• Studio monitors

• DJ controllers

• Audio interfaces

• Home audio systems

• Gaming setups

To achieve optimal system balance, the CR8SBT includes several sound-shaping controls. Adjustable controls include: 

• Variable crossover frequency (40Hz – 180Hz) 

• Subwoofer output level control

• Input level adjustment

• Polarity switch for phase alignment

These tools allow you to perfectly match the subwoofer to your speakers and room acoustics.

Included with the system is the CRDV desktop volume control, allowing convenient adjustment without reaching behind your speakers. The remote provides separate control for:

• Overall system output level

• Subwoofer output level

This makes it easy to switch between critical studio monitoring and relaxed listening levels instantly.