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Mackie CR5BT vs Yamaha HS7

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Mackie CR5BT

Black · stereo pair (one powered + one passive monitor) · 100–240 V AC

Front view of the black Mackie CR5BT pair with green woofer rings; the powered speaker on the right has tone, headphone and volume controls
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Exact model & source notes

The CR5BT is the third-generation Mackie CR pair with Bluetooth: a powered monitor carrying the 100 W RMS Class D amplification, inputs and controls, linked by speaker wire to a passive partner. It combines balanced 1/4-inch TRS with RCA, 3.5 mm and Bluetooth 5.0 inputs, and adds a tone knob for moving between flat and boosted playback.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS
Crossover frequency3.0 kHz2 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)50 Hz–20 kHz43 Hz–30 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)59 Hz–20 kHz55 Hz–24 kHz
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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS7 studio monitor with white 6.5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Enclosure

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Mackie CR5BTSolid MDF, black vinyl wrap, rear port

Manufacturer specification

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Mackie CR5BTStereo pair: one powered monitor (amplifier, inputs, controls) driving one passive monitor over speaker wire
Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · A switch sets whether the powered monitor sits on the left or right.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Frequency response (−3 dB)

In Visual facts
Mackie CR5BT59 Hz–20 kHz
Yamaha HS755 Hz–24 kHz
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Mackie CR5BTPowered monitor and passive monitor; detachable power cord; speaker wire to link the two monitors
Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual lists a 1/8-inch-to-RCA input cable only for the CR3.5/CR4.5 models, so it is not claimed for the CR5BT. No full box list is published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Mackie CR5BTBluetooth 5.0; 1/4 in TRS balanced/unbalanced; RCA unbalanced; 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo unbalanced
Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Also a front 3.5 mm headphone output that mutes the speakers. No USB audio or digital input; no Bluetooth codec list is published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

Mackie CR5BT100 W RMS system power, Class D, bi-amplified
Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Mackie’s system rating for the pair; per-channel split, load and distortion are not published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

Mackie CR5BTMains-powered through the powered monitor: detachable line cord, 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 110 W
Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · The plug type of the included cord for UK and US packages is not stated. Not battery powered.

Mackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Controls

Mackie CR5BTTone knob (flat to boosted bass/treble); location switch for desktop or bookshelf mode; powered-speaker left/right switch; front volume
Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

Mackie CR5BT262 × 175 × 236 mm (H × W × D)
Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · One size is given for the CR5BT; Mackie does not state separately whether the passive cabinet differs.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (6)

Maximum SPL (peak)

Mackie CR5BT105 dB
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Mackie does not state distance or test signal.

Mackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Woofer size

Mackie CR5BTConflicting evidence
Yamaha HS76.5 in
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

The product page and the manual’s specification table give 5.25 in (133 mm), but the manual’s feature list gives 5 in. Left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Mackie CR5BT

What it brings

What to check

  • The passive speaker depends on the powered one, so the two cannot be split or replaced individually.
    Manufacturer source
  • Mackie’s own sources disagree on the woofer size (5 in vs 5.25 in), and no distance or test signal is given for the 105 dB peak SPL.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • The tone knob boosts bass and treble away from the flat setting, so reference use depends on keeping it fully counter-clockwise.
    Manufacturer source

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

  • Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Mackie CR5BT and Yamaha HS7
SpecificationMackie CR5BTYamaha HS7
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · A switch sets whether the powered monitor sits on the left or right.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Stereo pair: one powered monitor (amplifier, inputs, controls) driving one passive monitor over speaker wireOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer size
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

The product page and the manual’s specification table give 5.25 in (133 mm), but the manual’s feature list gives 5 in. Left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Conflicting sources6.5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Silk dome with protective grille.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
1 in1 in
Frequency response (−3 dB)Different
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
59 Hz–20 kHz55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)Different
Sources
50 Hz–20 kHz43 Hz–30 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak)
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Mackie does not state distance or test signal.

Mackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

105 dBNot provided
Crossover frequencyDifferent
Sources
3.0 kHz2 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Also a front 3.5 mm headphone output that mutes the speakers. No USB audio or digital input; no Bluetooth codec list is published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Bluetooth 5.0; 1/4 in TRS balanced/unbalanced; RCA unbalanced; 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo unbalancedBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

5.0Not provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · Mackie’s system rating for the pair; per-channel split, load and distortion are not published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
100 W RMS system power, Class D, bi-amplified95 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · The plug type of the included cord for UK and US packages is not stated. Not battery powered.

Mackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Mains-powered through the powered monitor: detachable line cord, 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 110 WBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 W
ControlsDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Tone knob (flat to boosted bass/treble); location switch for desktop or bookshelf mode; powered-speaker left/right switch; front volumeLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · One size is given for the CR5BT; Mackie does not state separately whether the passive cabinet differs.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
262 × 175 × 236 mm (H × W × D)210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Solid MDF, black vinyl wrap, rear portMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Weight
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided8.2 kg
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Mackie CR5BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual lists a 1/8-inch-to-RCA input cable only for the CR3.5/CR4.5 models, so it is not claimed for the CR5BT. No full box list is published.

Mackie CR5BT (CR Series Gen 3) — product pageMackie CR3.5BT/CR4.5BT/CR5BT/CR8BT — owner’s manual (English)
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Powered monitor and passive monitor; detachable power cord; speaker wire to link the two monitorsOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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