- Radically curved front plate design virtually eliminates diffraction distortion
- Waveguide design provides amazing detail and imaging
- Front-firing port provides low freq extension without boundary coupling
- New speaker voicing for even more accurate frequency response
- 1-inch Neodymium soft dome tweeter
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KRK ROKIT 5
KRK ROKIT 5 Key Features:
- 1" Neodymium Soft Dome Tweeter with Ferro Fluid
- Glass Aramid Composite Cone Woofer
- Radically curved front plate design virtually eliminates diffraction distortion
- Waveguide design provides amazing detail and imaging
- Front-firing port provides low freq extension without boundary coupling
- New speaker voicing for even more accurate frequency response
- Peak SPL : 106dB
- Frequency Response 53Hz - 20kHz (+/- 2 dB)
The KRK Rokit Series takes value-priced monitors to a new performance level. All of the great stuff that Rokit's have been known for (front-firing bass port, soft-domed tweeter, glass aramid composite yellow cone) are still there, but the G2 Rokit's feature refined voicing and a new curved baffle that looks great, reduces diffraction and provides even better monitoring accuracy.
Studio Monitor Series from KRK Systems. For years the Rokit series has been a popular choice for accurate monitoring in studios large and small. Now the all new Generation 2 RoKit provides a new standard for even better performance and accuracy, raising the bar once again.
No Pain With Gain
Why compromise gain structure to achieve a comfortable listening level? As musicians and recording people ourselves, we've asked that question too. So each Generation 2 Rokit comes with an Input Volume Control that provides an adjustable gain range from +6dB to -30dB. Just another way the Rokit lets you focus on your mix, and not on compatibility concerns.
Catch A Wave, For A 3D Mix
Recessed tweeters may look the same, but they don't perform the same. KRK has designed a superior tweeter wave guide for the Rokit that provides optimal high frequency pattern control and focuses the sound outward, away from the cabinet. More conventional designs direct sound along the plane of the cabinet where waveform interaction can cause phase problems and increased diffraction. KRK knows a properly engineered high frequency wave guide is a critical component to great sound, and one key to our award winning performance.
You've Got Connections
At KRK our focus is your mix. But it doesn't stop at creating accurate monitors. We live this stuff and appreciate the need for monitors that not only sound great but work easily into your particular set up. That's why you'll find plenty of input options with your Rokit, sure to accommodate any studio environment. So if it's RCA, Quarter-Inch (balanced/unbalanced) or XLR inputs you require, Rokit has got you covered.
Even More Accurate Than Before
We took a great monitor series and made it better. Our engineers and listening panel took the Generation 2 Rokits' speaker voicing to even more accurate levels. What you hear is what you are intended to hear, coloration is not part of the spec. This performance is brought to you by drivers that are custom-designed by our world-class studio monitor engineering team, for clear, low-distortion performance.
Take Control
While your Generation 2 Rokit leaves the factory voiced to our demanding specs, KRK also knows that no two rooms "sound" the same. As such, each Rokit comes equipped with a High Frequency Level Control. This feature provides specific adjustment of high frequency output most commonly affected by room acoustics. It's just one extra level of control that KRK gives you to ensure the most accurate mix for your particular room's acoustics.
Don't Be Square, Curves Ahead
Our new Rokit looks different, so it can sound better, and in a wider "sweet spot". Traditional rectangular speakers suffer from diffraction as sounds leaving the edge of the cabinet are reflected back into the original sound field, and at different time intervals. This phase distortion creates a "narrow" or boxy" sound. The Generation 2 Rokit series eliminates this issue with radically engineered curved surfaces, so diffraction is virtually eliminated. Simply put, you'll get better sound in a wider area.
Let's Be Up Front
Take a look at competitive monitors and you'll find ports on the back of the cabinet. These rear-firing ports tend create bass coupling with walls and corners amplifying low frequency information which will color your mix. The superior design of the KRK Generation 2 Rokit's include front-firing ports, which are just the right shape and taper to reduce port turbulence. You'll appreciate the clean and accurate bass performance, this approach delivers, even at high SPL's.
Power Up!
A great sounding monitor doesn't stop with a great cabinet and custom drivers. Our true bi-amplified amplifier system provides discrete low-distortion power for each driver. While our active crossover systems provide smooth and accurate frequency response, and again, accurate diffraction control.
Specifications
- Configuration: 2-Way
- System type: Active Studio Monitor
- Low-Frequency: 5" Aramid Glass Composite woofer
- Mid-Frequency: N/A
- High-Frequency: 1" soft dome tweeter
- Frequency Response: 52Hz - 20kHz
- Max Peak SPL: 106 dB
- Amplifier Class: Class A-B
- Power Output: 45W
- High Frequency: 15W
- Mid-Frequency: N/A
- Low Frequency: 30W
- Input Impedance (Ohms): 10 K Ohm balanced
- HF Level Adjust: -2dB, -1dB, 0, +1dB
- System Volume:(-30dB - +6dB)
- Indicators: Power
- Input Connectors:
- Unbalanced RCA
- Balanced 1/4" TRS
- Balanced XLR
- AC Power Input: Selectable 110V-120V / 220V-240V (50Hz - 60Hz or 100V (50Hz - 60 Hz)
- Enclosure Construction: MDF
- Finish: Black vinyl wrap
- Port Configuration: Front firing slot port
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.1" (282mm) x 7.28" (185mm) x 9.06" (230mm)
- Weight: 14 Lbs. (6.4 Kg.)
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Product Description
Everybody wants great sounding monitors, right? Well, you want to remember what that means when it comes to recording and mixing. Good monitors need to give you consistent, accurate playback of your tracks so you can make good mix decisions. Decisions like, does the vocal need less reverb, or do the bass and drums sound muddy, or is the tambourine too loud. With that in mind, you can't go wrong with a pair of KRK Rokit 5 monitors.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By Anthony
There is nothing better than these in the monitor category at this price point, period.
Folks... these are near field monitors. They are designed for one thing: to provide an accurate, unbiased, uncolored representation of your mix, when listening up close. They do that phenomenally.
A near-field monitor setup is designed to be listened to from a few feet away, with speakers at ear level. If you properly set them up and use them in this fashion, they SHINE.
If you're expecting an every-day-listener set of speakers out of these, you might be disappointed. No, they won't fill your room with wall shaking bass. Off-axis or at a distance, the highs will sound average. Point is - room setup, speaker placement, and your purpose most of all, is important. These are monitors. Their job is to be neutral. Most people are used to speakers that are anything but; exaggerated bass, rolled off highs... not here... we're talking FLAT response from as high as you can hear, down to about 40-45hz. (If anything, that's my only complaint; they reach down to about an "F" on a bass guitar; a low "E" is where they start to lack.) If you're looking for super-loud, bone crushing bass, colored exaggerated sound that you get out of consumer grade stereo equipment, spend your money on normal stereo speakers! You aren't ready for, or don't need these.
If you're looking for a neutral representation of your source material, and will be sitting a few feet from these (like on your desk) you'll be blown away. If you're looking for bumping beats for a house party, yeah you might be let down.
They do what they're supposed to do, very very well. Don't tell KRK but I would have been satisfied with these had I paid twice as much. I totally dig the "grown up" sound, that flat, un-colored response, when it comes to listening to music for fun - I'm hearing what the engineers heard when they put together their mix. And when I'm using them for "work" - making mixes of my own - they make life so easy. If my mix sounds good on these, it will sound good whether somebody is listening with headphones, a car stereo, or a hi-fi. That's the point of monitors - they're accurate, and they play the role of happy-medium, and these deliver, big time.
The fact that they don't put out excessive sound pressure, in my opinion, is a bonus. I work from my home-studio, it's a flat with downstairs neighbors. I can crank these to what I perceive as "loud" and mix and produce into the night, without bothering the folks downstairs.
As for the "sound" - the stereo imaging is what stands out; again it has to do with your setup and where in your room you place them, follow directions - but I digress, the sound stage is wide and full, we're not just talking "left" and "right" but we're talking distinctions between near and far and everything in between, a wide and deep soundsatage... there is plenty of "air" between different instruments; every detail and nuance is there, you'll discover things you never heard before in music you've listened to a thousand times. The highs reach into ranges probably only my dog can hear, but does so while still sounding warm and not shrill. The low-end lets you know its there, but again, it's not going to rattle your walls. They're 5" speakers. You will be taken aback by how much bass, and how low it accurately hits given the size, but if you're looking for sound pressure - no it ain't there; it's not supposed to be! Sound pressure is the job of the PA or hi-watt hi-fi. KRK sells an add-on subwoofer if you really need to feel your sound... and if loud is important, move up to the 8s (which I also have much experience on; phenomenal as well.) I don't find the SPL necessary for most mixing tasks... (perhaps if I were mixing movie soundtracks with sub-sonic sound effects... I'd want the sub...) But otherwise, with very little practice you'll be able to mix the low end properly, without over or under-estimating it, which is all too common a problem with lesser monitors. When we say they're flat to 40, that doesn't mean they disappear lower...
For what it's worth, I'm hooked up via balanced TRS, from a DigiDesign 002R, in a smallish room, approx 150 sq ft, with some sound treatment; and do most of my work in Logic... dealing with a variety of music styles from metal to hip-hop.
There's a reason you'll find KRK in high end studios world-wide... and you'll never find anything else in my vicinity from now on.
** Update: after steady use close to three years I had the amplifier for the woofer suddenly die in one of these. Turns out the warranty is for three years, so I was still in time - KRK support promptly issued an RMA, I shipped the speaker to them and they sent it back repaired, good as new. Took about 2 weeks turnaround but I used ground shipping on my end and it was also right around Christmas time. So despite that problem I stick to the five star review because KRK held up their end of the bargain and 3 years warranty is pretty generous so I'm still satisfied. Keep your receipt though - they might not be as accommodating if you don't have a copy of it!
Folks... these are near field monitors. They are designed for one thing: to provide an accurate, unbiased, uncolored representation of your mix, when listening up close. They do that phenomenally.
A near-field monitor setup is designed to be listened to from a few feet away, with speakers at ear level. If you properly set them up and use them in this fashion, they SHINE.
If you're expecting an every-day-listener set of speakers out of these, you might be disappointed. No, they won't fill your room with wall shaking bass. Off-axis or at a distance, the highs will sound average. Point is - room setup, speaker placement, and your purpose most of all, is important. These are monitors. Their job is to be neutral. Most people are used to speakers that are anything but; exaggerated bass, rolled off highs... not here... we're talking FLAT response from as high as you can hear, down to about 40-45hz. (If anything, that's my only complaint; they reach down to about an "F" on a bass guitar; a low "E" is where they start to lack.) If you're looking for super-loud, bone crushing bass, colored exaggerated sound that you get out of consumer grade stereo equipment, spend your money on normal stereo speakers! You aren't ready for, or don't need these.
If you're looking for a neutral representation of your source material, and will be sitting a few feet from these (like on your desk) you'll be blown away. If you're looking for bumping beats for a house party, yeah you might be let down.
They do what they're supposed to do, very very well. Don't tell KRK but I would have been satisfied with these had I paid twice as much. I totally dig the "grown up" sound, that flat, un-colored response, when it comes to listening to music for fun - I'm hearing what the engineers heard when they put together their mix. And when I'm using them for "work" - making mixes of my own - they make life so easy. If my mix sounds good on these, it will sound good whether somebody is listening with headphones, a car stereo, or a hi-fi. That's the point of monitors - they're accurate, and they play the role of happy-medium, and these deliver, big time.
The fact that they don't put out excessive sound pressure, in my opinion, is a bonus. I work from my home-studio, it's a flat with downstairs neighbors. I can crank these to what I perceive as "loud" and mix and produce into the night, without bothering the folks downstairs.
As for the "sound" - the stereo imaging is what stands out; again it has to do with your setup and where in your room you place them, follow directions - but I digress, the sound stage is wide and full, we're not just talking "left" and "right" but we're talking distinctions between near and far and everything in between, a wide and deep soundsatage... there is plenty of "air" between different instruments; every detail and nuance is there, you'll discover things you never heard before in music you've listened to a thousand times. The highs reach into ranges probably only my dog can hear, but does so while still sounding warm and not shrill. The low-end lets you know its there, but again, it's not going to rattle your walls. They're 5" speakers. You will be taken aback by how much bass, and how low it accurately hits given the size, but if you're looking for sound pressure - no it ain't there; it's not supposed to be! Sound pressure is the job of the PA or hi-watt hi-fi. KRK sells an add-on subwoofer if you really need to feel your sound... and if loud is important, move up to the 8s (which I also have much experience on; phenomenal as well.) I don't find the SPL necessary for most mixing tasks... (perhaps if I were mixing movie soundtracks with sub-sonic sound effects... I'd want the sub...) But otherwise, with very little practice you'll be able to mix the low end properly, without over or under-estimating it, which is all too common a problem with lesser monitors. When we say they're flat to 40, that doesn't mean they disappear lower...
For what it's worth, I'm hooked up via balanced TRS, from a DigiDesign 002R, in a smallish room, approx 150 sq ft, with some sound treatment; and do most of my work in Logic... dealing with a variety of music styles from metal to hip-hop.
There's a reason you'll find KRK in high end studios world-wide... and you'll never find anything else in my vicinity from now on.
** Update: after steady use close to three years I had the amplifier for the woofer suddenly die in one of these. Turns out the warranty is for three years, so I was still in time - KRK support promptly issued an RMA, I shipped the speaker to them and they sent it back repaired, good as new. Took about 2 weeks turnaround but I used ground shipping on my end and it was also right around Christmas time. So despite that problem I stick to the five star review because KRK held up their end of the bargain and 3 years warranty is pretty generous so I'm still satisfied. Keep your receipt though - they might not be as accommodating if you don't have a copy of it!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
The KRKs have a good reputation as studio monitors.
I bought these as high class computer speakers. They come with their own internal amplifiers, and are bi-amped. You can easily hook them up, they use regular RCA interconnects. The sound quality is so good that now I prefer listening to music through the computer + krk's, over my hi-fi set. I think they provide tremendous value for the money.
As a nice plus, there is a toggle switch to convert the power source between European and American standards.
I bought these as high class computer speakers. They come with their own internal amplifiers, and are bi-amped. You can easily hook them up, they use regular RCA interconnects. The sound quality is so good that now I prefer listening to music through the computer + krk's, over my hi-fi set. I think they provide tremendous value for the money.
As a nice plus, there is a toggle switch to convert the power source between European and American standards.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By The Thinker
MAY 2009
I bought these for near-field recording monitors, and I think they are fine for that. But I haven't had much time for recording, and I have mostly used them to listen music on my PC, and for that they are also wonderful. Very natural sound, and they will play plenty loud! I have used them to record bass tracks that go down to about 40 Hz, and there is plenty of sound in the bass range. The variety of input jacks makes it easy to connect anything you like. They are only 7.25" wide and 10" deep, so it's easy to have them on your computer desk. And you can put stuff on top of them, so you really lose very little space. If you want compact monitors with a big, natural sound, I think these do the job. The bottom of the cabinet is covered in rubber about 1/16" thick, which isolates it, keeps it from sliding around, and avoids damaging the table. Very nice. Not that it matters much, but it's also a cool-looking speaker, with the yellow cone and the rubber surround on the woofer, and the KRK logo lights up when it's turned on.
ADDENDUM FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Several years ago, I bought a Yamaha S90 keyboard. Supposed to be great. So I ordered it without having played it or heard it. Also bought a Barbetta keyboard amp. Expected hi-fi piano sound. Didn't get it. Played the keyboard through other good keyboard amps. Still didn't sound like an acoustic piano. Bought expensive Sennheiser headphones. Sounded much better, but I didn't want to wear headphones. Bought Rokit 5 speakers and loved them. A few years later finally hooked the Rokit speakers to my Yamaha keyboard. At last I'm getting a reasonably acoustic-sounding piano sound!! It's 3:25 AM and I'm having so much fun playing the keyboard through the Rokit speakers that I don't want to stop and go to bed. The Rokits sound amazingly similar to the sound of my Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, which means they sound very good! I am VERY happy with these speakers!
I bought these for near-field recording monitors, and I think they are fine for that. But I haven't had much time for recording, and I have mostly used them to listen music on my PC, and for that they are also wonderful. Very natural sound, and they will play plenty loud! I have used them to record bass tracks that go down to about 40 Hz, and there is plenty of sound in the bass range. The variety of input jacks makes it easy to connect anything you like. They are only 7.25" wide and 10" deep, so it's easy to have them on your computer desk. And you can put stuff on top of them, so you really lose very little space. If you want compact monitors with a big, natural sound, I think these do the job. The bottom of the cabinet is covered in rubber about 1/16" thick, which isolates it, keeps it from sliding around, and avoids damaging the table. Very nice. Not that it matters much, but it's also a cool-looking speaker, with the yellow cone and the rubber surround on the woofer, and the KRK logo lights up when it's turned on.
ADDENDUM FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Several years ago, I bought a Yamaha S90 keyboard. Supposed to be great. So I ordered it without having played it or heard it. Also bought a Barbetta keyboard amp. Expected hi-fi piano sound. Didn't get it. Played the keyboard through other good keyboard amps. Still didn't sound like an acoustic piano. Bought expensive Sennheiser headphones. Sounded much better, but I didn't want to wear headphones. Bought Rokit 5 speakers and loved them. A few years later finally hooked the Rokit speakers to my Yamaha keyboard. At last I'm getting a reasonably acoustic-sounding piano sound!! It's 3:25 AM and I'm having so much fun playing the keyboard through the Rokit speakers that I don't want to stop and go to bed. The Rokits sound amazingly similar to the sound of my Sennheiser HD 600 headphones, which means they sound very good! I am VERY happy with these speakers!
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Wished it would power up
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Must Have For Studio
THESE SPEAKERS ARE GREAT FOR A HOME STUDIO
THEY ARE CONSIDERED NEARFIELD FOR SMALL STUDIO USAGE.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
why I get the hiss???
I have tried several methods and still getting the hiss when connecting to my desktop.
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