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A Focusrite isn't an amplifier as such. It's a digital audio interface. It converts analog audio to digital and vice versa for computer audio recording and playback. It can be used as a headphone amp but that's not its primary purpose. I would recommend getting him a pair of studio monitor speakers
...JoeWhy2 in r/Bass
February 1, 2026 at 11:16 PM
7
If you want something that’ll be a great value, I recommend starting with a Numark mixtrack pro controller, and a set of Mackie CR3.5 speakers. The controller comes with a free (lite) version of Serato software. The laptop you might be able to get a better value used but ultimately you want somethin
...Amen_junglist in r/mobileDJ
October 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
4
Gotchya! So I think that’s a tough price point. If I were in your position I would highly consider a cheap pair of monitors under your budget or save more money up. For cheaper I like the mackie cr3.5 ($100) or cr4.5 ($130) — personally I’d stay away from the presonus ones in that price range, based
...crapinet in r/synthesizers
July 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
2
Idk about audio array! Had their audio interface before was trash, so avoid. Get mackie cr3.5 3rd gen if you can stretch 1k more or for less hayden. I use presonus eris 3.5 as my pc speakers, while they are not great for studio work, they are very good pc speakers. I would avoid audio array tbh.
metalhead805 in r/IndianPCGamers
May 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
2
Mackie CR3.5 - a pair for under $100 would serve you well. Or the Presonus monitors others mentioned 👍
M_O_O_O_O_T in r/synthesizers
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
3
Normally I wouldn't recommend studio monitors—except in this situation where you are specifically trying to play "quietly." Part of the main problem is you won't get much sub bass which is really key for club DJs to not only get used to but to literally play into the bass. For most beginner DJs I re
...djdementia in r/Beatmatch
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
3
My go to is the ddjrev1, beyerdynamics dt770 and the mackie CR 3.5
Existing-End-253 in r/Beatmatch
December 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
2
I picked up mackies cr3.5 for £100. Pack a punch when needed, can flip a switch for desktop or bookshelf.
Confident-Squash-110 in r/Beatmatch
June 12, 2026 at 1:28 AM
1
Yeah, and if this is near OP’s budget, they could have a brand new pair of Mackie CR3.5BT for that same $120, with a proper box and a warranty to boot.The Mackies are in good company at this price point with the PreSonus Eris 3.5BT too, but a particularly good value at the moment is the Monoprice DT
...cCBearTime in r/audio
May 9, 2026 at 2:53 AM
1
https://mackie.com/en/products/desktop-speakers/cr-series/cr35.html I just got the 4.5" version of these for my setup to be used with the 4th gen solo. Just waiting on the TRS cables. But from some limited testing with the cables that came with the Solo does produce a more clean and powered sound
Goobn8r in r/Focusrite
December 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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