Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 2.1 Sound System vs Mackie Studio Monitor CR4BT

I finally had to finally replace my desktop speakers after 12 years and several moves. So I am comparing to what I used to have, which is older. Sound Quality: They will suffice. The low end through the sub is pretty dull, not very deep and doesn't make a really good blend into the music itself

Again, I did not wish to give this 3 stars, in fact, my conflicting feelings about it is what kept me from giving it 2 stars. When it works it is phenomenal, the base and the clarity is unique and so gratifying. But, I would like to get them same result without having to have my phone completely stationary and right next to the speaker. I am very disappointing

The highs sound great and they sound clear. But, the bass sounds muddy and cheap. There's definitely a richness and depth that is missing. Disappointing

After a few months using the replacements the I started to notice a bit of crackling when bass would hit. The crackling got worse over the next few weeks and eventually got to a point that on every bass hit it sounds like the woofer is being violently ripped out. At this point I dont want to have to deal with constantly replacing the product, so I just took it as a lesson learned. The only reason I gave them 2 stars was the customer service experience, but ideally I should never have to contact customer service when I buy a quality product

“Instructions” are a bit (unnecessarily) obtuse – but its only TWO (obvious) wires needed for “connection” to make this system operational (plus the power cord, of course.) Conclusion: while I am personally disappointed in certain respects, I am generally definitely satisfied with this purchase as a matter of “value” … it's fully worth its price.

Bluetooth in the speakers is bad and if your WiFi is in the same room interference will happen. They sound best when connected directly. In the end would not recommend these monitors even though they are great for the price (initially).

*smile* Other pros: -- Look nice. Black and silver feel classy to me, and are obviously a step up from the "computer beige" that all my previous computer speakers were. -- Satellite speakers feel weighty in the hand for how small they are, meaning they don't move around when the bass is shaking, and they don't feel cheap. Little rubber feet on the bottom help, too

Music, movies, and gaming all sound rich, loud, and distortion free. This speakers also look very nice on your desk. The design is clean and the cabinets are made from wood, not plastic. Wood cabinets sound better to my ears than plastic, so I appreciate Mackie using quality materials in these Monitors