Mackie MR5mk3 active studio monitor (per piece)

General

The MR5mk3 is part of the third revision of Mackie's compact studio monitor series. Despite being the smallest model from the series, it certainly delivers the goods - thanks to carefully selected components that match each other perfectly, this monitor produces a sound that'll blow you away. If you're still working with modest computer speakers or OEM monitors of a questionable quality, the MR5mk3 is an excellent upgrade.

MR5mk3: components

A balanced sound can only be achieved by meticulously chosen components in a well-designed housing. Fortunately, the Mackie MR5mk3 checks all those boxes. Its 5.25-inch polypropylene woofer has been securely mounted in a sturdy, all-wood cabinet, ensuring that bass tones and mids are reproduced without any distortion. The tweeter is surrounded by a redesigned waveguide that enhances dispersion and widens the sweet spot.

Amplification

The MR5mk3 is particularly suitable as a nearfield monitor, but that doesn't mean its sound is fragile or its volume unimpressive. In fact, the compact monitor features a built-in class-AB amplifier module with an RMS power of 50 watts. As every (studio) space has its own acoustics, it's important to determine the MR5mk3's optimal settings before using it as a reference monitor. Simply use the HF and LF controls to set the right high and low-frequency levels, and the Mackie monitor will sound just as it should.

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