Mackie CR5-X or Pioneer DM-40

Zeebedy

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Hey guys,

I’m upgrading my DJ monitor speakers and narrowed it down to these active speakers..

Mackie CR5-X or Pioneer DM-40

what would you choose between them? The pioneer are a third cheaper and seem good for monitors but I dunno what to choose?


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I would have chosen studio monitors with a separate amplifier for each driver. The issue with both those speakers is only one side is active.
 

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I agree. I have a passive setup with dedicated amp for my TV, and the Mackie speakers were good for active ones, so thats why I took a punt at the CR5 ones..and I setup them about 30 minutes ago, and WOW, I mean WOW!
 

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Space Monkey said:
How would you rate them for general music listening?
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OK, so..I was using the CR3 for my DJ setup, and they were good, but lacked that little bit of bass, so I decided to get the CR5 for my DJ setup and move the the CR3 to the PC, for general Spotify / Youtube etc..

And the CR5 are awesome, I mean they aint "bedded in" yet but the bass is defiantly there! And I am happy with the CR3 for my music, but like I said a touch more bass in the CR3 would have made them a real winner!

I just love how good they are for the money, and not having to faff about with amps etc! but thats my opinion, YMMV.
 
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