KRK RP6 Rokit Powered 2-Way Active Monitor

6 in. glass aramid composite woofer. 1 in. neodymium soft dome tweeter. 100 watt dynamic power bi-amp. 49Hz - 20kHz frequency response.

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The KRK RP6G2 Rokit G2 Powered Studio Monitor takes this KRK design to new heights. All of the great stuff that Rokit’s have been known for including 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. Learn More...

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"Top Quality! Far Exceeded my Expectations!"

Feature:
Simple, but all I need and then some... Volume adjustment, and high frequency eq.... Balanced & unbalaned inputs...

Quality:
Man... the build quality is AMAZING! Top quality. Very nice, shiny, durable finish and they feel solid as a rock! They even have a pad on the bottom to reduce vibration. The cabinet is MUCH nicer than my MK2s and comparable Events out there. Originally, I was leaning towards the Event TR6, but I'm so glad I got these. They're Very Impressive.

Value:
As I said, they far exceed my expectations. And the going price is sooo worth it!

Desirability:
I got 'em! And I'm now a KRK man to the bone!

Sound:
Very smooth... They destroy my Alesis Mk2s... A true pleasure to work with, very flat, and non fatiguing. Very full sound and comfortable to mix at low levels. You don't have to strain to hear things or bang them super loud. I'm truly amazed by these monitors! Granted I don't own "Adams" or "Makies", but these KRK Rokits far exceeded my expectations. And the price is truly affordable. They're not muddy at all! It's easy to pick out different instruments.

Overall:
They're so good that I'm taking time to write this review. I've never felt that strongly before. I researched for deep before I got these. I want to give back... I'm extremely happy with them. They only thing is I got the RP6 (6 inch), which is perfect for now, my studio is in an apartment. But If I eventually have more space, in a sound proofed environment, I may check out the RP8 (8 inch). But then again the RP6 may be all I ever need. And honestly, after using Alesis mk2s for a while. These are RP6 are like a gift from GOD. I just hope they last.

Submitted: 12/13/2005

Style of Music: Bangin' Hip Hop Poetics & Soulful Electronica


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"Best deal below 2 grand..."

Feature:
They have everything you would ever need on a monitor. However I would've liked some sort of bass correction for acoustics purpuses. They did the job with the High freq, but not with the lows...

Quality:
The are heavy for their size, their finish is great and I like they way it's built. The speakers seem to be very well made but one have to be carefull not to let something or someone thouch them. The monitors have a pad to reduce vibrations, something that they don't tell you, which I think is a need.

Value:
If you cannot spend over 2 grand for monitoring, then you won't find anything as usefull and reliable as this equipment. Do not waste your money on Behrin***.

Desirability:
They are the most appealing things on my desk... the yellow woofer really contrasts among other gear...but this is not why I got them... so it is not important...

Sound:
They are not meant to sound good nor bad, just even and flat. If I wanted something sounding good I would've purchased a home stereo... these monitors have been a workhorse and I can tell that my mixes are very well translated to other systems by using the RP6. I rate 8 because nothing on this 3D world is perfect.

Ease of Use:
If you can't use this, go sell flowers....

Overall:
If you really want your mixes to be heard balanced on every stereo or sound system, spend a few bucks on this pair and you really are not going to regret it... I didn't and in the future I may be getting another pair to do some surround mixes....

Submitted: 7/1/2006


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Premium bookshelf monitors!
When KRK Systems prepares to design a monitor, their primary goal is to deliver a true acoustic interpretation of the mix. In other words, what you put in is exactly what comes out. Their line of Rokit Powered studio monitors is no exception. The RP6 incorporates many of the high-end features found on KRK's premium series products, and delivers them at a price perfect for home- and project-studio budgets.

Precision-matched components
The RP6 Is an active, bi-amped monitor with 50 Watts for the woofer, 18 Watts for the tweeter, and an integrated 2.6 kHz electronic crossover. Unlike passive monitors, KRK specially matches the power section, electronics, and output drivers for streamlined performance. You can be sure all frequencies from 49 Hz to 20 kHz are sent to the most capable speaker, with enough power to provide plenty of volume without distortion. The cleaner and more precise the monitor output, the tighter your mixes will be. You won't believe the details you've been missing, once you hear your music through Rokit monitors.

Quality drivers for full-range performance
While many speaker manufacturers use a cheaper polypropylene material for their drivers, KRK's six-inch woofer is made with a proprietary glass-aramid composite, woven in their signature yellow color. Similar to Kevlar, this speaker delivers tight, articulate bass response with a surprising amount of feel for such a small size. The one-inch soft-dome tweeter offers natural, balanced high-frequency reproduction for clean tone and reduced ear-fatigue during long mixing sessions. Where other other bookshelf monitors tend to be thin and midrange-focused, the RP6 pushes the full frequency range, emphasizing subtle dynamic expression that might otherwise get lost in the mix. When other project studios are turning-out Toyotas, You'll be delivering Ferraris.

Improved cabinet for better sound
Every component in an RP-series monitor is designed with your music in mind. Even the cabinet helps improve your mix. Most monitor enclosures are little more than rectangular boxes with sharp corners. These squared-off edges tend to diffract, or spread out, audio waves as they pass through. This leads to an overall muddying of the mix and an unfocused stereo image. Since the essence of a good mix is the ability to balance each sonic element in its own space through the stereo field, you can see how diffraction can be a problem. The RP6 has rounded corners to reduce edge diffraction, clean up the stereo image, and enhance the "sweet spot" where you most accurately hear the mix. When you hear everything, you can polish the little details that transform a good mix into great one.

Slotted bass ports
As with any small-footprint monitor, bass ports are essential to a big, full sound. These ports let the lower frequencies travel outside the enclosure to develop naturally throughout the room. Traditional bass ports are round, which tend to trap some of these frequencies. The lows bounce off of each other inside the port, causing distortion as they leave the cabinet. KRK uses a slotted port design at the bottom of RP monitors to drastically reduce distortion and deliver rich, focused low end. Again, the more accurate your monitors, the better your mix.

Versatile connection options
Regardless of your audio environment, RP6's will fit right in. The back panel features XLR and 1/4-inch balanced TRS inputs along with unbalanced RCA connections. Hook them up to a computer production studio, standalone recording workstation, or mobile DJ rig for pristine playback. The speaker drivers are magnetically shielded to protect sensitive CRT monitors and hard drives from damage. No matter how big or small your studio, Rokit RP6's help you achieve the professional-quality results your music deserves.
Rokit powered monitors feature several of the key design elements found in KRK's premium models; many of which have become the "studio standard" for the world's finest engineers, producers and musicians. Now, you can have that same KRK sound, attention to detail and commitment at a price that makes Rokit powered a truly uncommon value.

All KRK Rokit powered monitors feature a proprietary signature yellow woofer made of a woven glass aramid composite that delivers a tight low-end response and a soft dome tweeter for natural sounding highs. The drivers are electronically crossed over and are bi-amped for increased efficiency. All of this is housed in an attractive cabinet with radiused corners that reduce edge diffraction resulting in better audio imaging. The rear input panel features phone plug and XLR connectors to accommodate any application.

Technical Info

Woofer: 6 in. glass aramid composite woofer

Tweeter: 1 in. neodymium soft dome tweeter with ferro fluid

Input: XLR (3-pin), RCA & 1/4 in. TRS - 10k Ohm, balanced / unbalanced

Amplification: 100 Watt Dynamic Power

Frequency response: 49Hz - 20kHz

Video shielding: yes

Dimensions (H x W x D): 12 11/16 in. x 8 7/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (32.1cm x 22.5cm x 26.6cm)

Shipping weight: 23 lbs (11 Kg)
Your home studio may not have all the bells and whistles of the big-boys, but that doesn't mean you're not striving for professional sound. KRK understands. Their Rokit-powered reference monitors are built with the same high-quality components as their flagship speakers, at a price to fit any studio budget. Their signature yellow woofers deliver tight, controlled bass response to bring depth and feel to your mixes. A 1" soft-dome tweeter lets you work longer with its natural, fatigue-free treble response. All Rokit-powered monitors are bi-amplified, providing just the right wattage to each driver for clean, distortion-free audio. Magnetically shielded, plus XLR, TRS, and RCA inputs for easy integration into any system. Rounded cabinet edges and slotted bass ports help define the stereo image, putting precise mixing control in your hands. Work faster, get better results, and make your clients happy!

Six-inch woofer; 68 watts RMS (50 low, 18 high); 49 Hz-20 kHz frequency response.

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