Studio Monitors

Overview & Key Specifications

• Type: 2‑way, bi‑amplified near‑field reference monitor

• Woofer / Tweeter: 6.75″ polypropylene long‑throw woofer & ¾″ ferrofluid‑cooled dome tweeter.

• Amplification: ~70 W RMS low frequency, ~35 W high frequency; ~125 W peak total.

• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 21 kHz with high linearity and individual calibration diagrams.

• Max SPL: ~113 dB @ 1 m (pair)

• Crossover: Active 4th‑order Linkwitz‑Riley at ~2 kHz with separate lim­iters for LF and HF drivers.

• Inputs: Servo‑balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS; magnetically shielded for placement near monitors or screens.

• Room EQ switches: Bass shelving (0 to –6 dB), low‑mid notch, HF adjustment to compensate placement near boundaries.

• Physical size: Approx 214 × 317 × 211 mm, weight ~9.8 kg each

Key Features & Specifications

• 150 W Class‑D bi‑amplification, meaning there are dedicated amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter to maintain clarity and dynamic accuracy.

• 8″ long-throw glass‑fiber woofer, engineered for tight, distortion-resistant low frequencies.

• 1″ silk‑dome tweeter, offering smooth, high-resolution highs with good transient response.

• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz, extending deeper into the low-end compared to smaller monitors.

• Maximum SPL: Approximately 102 dB @ 1 m, adequate for near-field mixing in small to medium-sized rooms.

• Incorporates Advanced Waveguide Technology, designed by Keith R. Klawitter (KRK founder), delivering a wide and stable sweet spot for accurate stereo imaging.

• Rear-panel EQ switches for LF (~60 Hz), Mid (~300 Hz), and HF (~8 kHz), offering adjustment in −6/−4/−2/0 dB steps to adapt to room acoustics or subwoofer integration.

• Separate limiters for woofer and tweeter to prevent overload and preserve component longevity.

• Servo-balanced XLR, ¼″ TRS (balanced/unbalanced), and RCA (unbalanced) inputs, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of audio interfaces and mixers.

• Input trim control from −6 dB to +6 dB for fine gain staging.

• High-density MDF enclosure with bass-reflex design, optimized to reduce diffraction and ensure clean low-frequency response.

• Universal Planet Earth power supply (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) for low-noise international operation.

• Power consumption rated at roughly 40 W (typical), with maximum draw still covering the full amplifier output.

• Dimensions: ~10.3″ × 15.5″ × 12.4″ (W × H × D) / ~26.1 × 39.3 × 31.5 cm.

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