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KRK VXT4 Active Studio Monitor

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Mix with confidence through KRK VXT4 monitors. Their curved design widens their natural sweet spot and front-firing ports make for clear low-end response.

Drawing upon the design characteristics of their Expose E8B, the VXT Series of monitors consists of 3 models -- the VXT4, VXT6, and VXT8. With a visually striking enclosure design that is equally functional -- providing low resonance, improved structural integrity and extended low-end, slotted ports for reduced port turbulence, plus a sleek curvature that provides excellent imaging characteristics and a wider "sweet spot" -- the VXT monitors achieve a level of precision.

KRK VXT4 Features:

- 45-watt biamplified powered monitor
- 4-inch woven Kevlar woofer in signature KRK yellow
- 1-inch silk dome Ferrite tweeter
- XLR-1/4" combination inputs
- Wide, flat frequency response of 56 Hz - 22 kHz +/-1.5dB

The domed tweeter (comprised of true silk for fast transient response) and the woofer design (with its stiffer, lighter cone that provides low distortion and extended low-end) both have vented formers to remove heat and reduce the effects of power compression -- enabling these monitors to maintain their sonic signature.

With uncompromising attention to detail that includes tamper resistant switch covers, integrated Omni Mount support and more, the VXT Series is an outstanding choice for a broad range of monitoring applications.

Radical Curves for Better Imaging

The molded shape of the VXT allows for radically curved surfaces that sound better. Traditional rectangular speakers suffer from diffraction as sounds leaving the edge of the cabinet are reflected back into the read more sound field causing phase distortion. The VXT virtually eliminates diffraction and delivers excellent imaging characteristics and a much wider sweet spot. There are no discontinuous elements to create diffraction.

Ports Where They Belong

Take a look at competitive monitors and you'll find ports on the back of the cabinet. These rear-firing ports tend to create bass coupling with walls and corners amplifying low frequency information which will color your mix. The superior design of the KRK VXT include front-firing ports, which are just the right shape to reduce port turbulence. You'll appreciate the clean and accurate bass performance this approach delivers, even at high SPLs.

The VXT uses high-tech ABS Structural Foam in its cabinet. This material is very rugged and extremely impact resistant, and makes it possible for KRK engineers to create a speaker with no internal parallel walls, thereby preventing sound-coloring internal nodes. This material also has far better damping characteristics than traditional speaker materials which eliminates coloration caused by cabinet resonance.

Revolutionary Materials, Revolutionary Sound

The stiffer, lighter woofer cone has an extruded aluminum pole piece and vented formers. This improves transient response, reduces distortion and extends low-frequency response due to this lighter, stiffer cone. The aluminum pole piece and venter formers eliminate overheating which improves performance.

Catch A Wave for a 3D Mix

KRK's recessed silk-domed tweeters provide amazing high-end detail. KRK's careful design of dome and waveguide geometry coupled to the curved front baffle are optimized for on and off-axis linearity resulting in excellent imaging and a wider sweet spot.
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Woofer: 4 in. Woven Kevlar

Tweeter: 1 in. Silk Dome NEO

Input:
XLR-1/4 in. TRS Combo
10k Ohm Blanced
Pin 1 + Sleeve = Ground
Pin 2 + Tip = (+) High
Pin 3 + Ring = (-) Low

Amp & Fusing:
HF: 15 Watts
LF: 30 Watts
2.0A 100VAC 50HZ
2.0A 110-120VAC 50/60Hz
1.0A 220-240VAC 50/60Hz

Frequency Response: 56Hz - 22kHz +/- 2dB

Dimensions(H x W x D): 10 1/16 in. H x 7 1/3 in. W x 7 in. D / 25.6cm H x 18.6cm W x 17.7cm

Shipping Weight: 14 lbs.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted August 21, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com

"A necessary upgrade"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
As a conclution, if you plan to do recording / mixing on your monitors, go ahead and invest that extra 100 - 150€ on those monitors and get VXTs instead of RPs. If this quite doesn't convince you yet, get this. The second time I went to listen to the selection of monitors (and buy a pair of VXT4s), I took my bandmate along, who is an educated and certified audio technician (and the owner of a studio). By the time we were done, he was so impressed he ordered a pair for himself, even though he initially came along solely as a "neutral evaluator" to present me with his opinion. He'll get his pair next week, so we'll see how he'll feel about the VXTs after a while.

Sound
Did some extensive research for about 2 weeks and ended up choosing between RP5s, RP6s and Yamaha HS50s. Luckily for me, my local dealer happened to provide all of these, plus VXT4s as well as a selection of Genelecs. I made two separate trips to pre-listen and compare to the selection. After going through all of them I quickly discovered that VXT4s excelled not only in top clarity, but also in sub sound quality. Compared to VXT4 the RP6 sounded "muddy" and although it (RP6) provides the "oomph" -experience one may or may not want, the VXT4 offered somthing different. The bass has a unique clarity that enables the listener to pick out different tones of bass sounds that were lost in the RP-series. Again, some may like this and some may not but I tell you, there's a quality difference read more here. Point of interest: when comparing the VXT4s to Genelec's 8020BPMs (which I previously owned but had to give up for other reasons), the Genelecs had a noticable dip in mid freqs. The VXT4's sound was even, thus exceeding the 8020s in transparency. The bass sound is, as mentioned, clear and transparent. For that added punch, however, you may want to consider a larger set of VXTs (6 or 8), or a KRK 10S sub to kick things up.

Features
The VXT4s do not provide the controls for LF and HF adjustments that are featured in the VXT6 and VXT8 models, which is a bummer. Not necessary something that you can't "tune" through 3rd party softwares. It is a lack, however, and therefore points are deducted. It does, however, offer other controllers (also featured in larger models), but those will not be discussed.

Ease of Use
The VXT4s provide inputs for both plugs and XLR wires, which greatly increases versatility, especially in mobile / changing enviroments. This may or may not be a critical factor, but at least it will make things easier for "spontaneous monitoring" on the road etc. (if such a thing exists). Also, no real setting up is required (save from the preparation of the listening space, which should never be ignored).

Quality
It's a solid build with a massive body, at least when compared to Genelecs. Out of all KRKs these would propably suit "the road" or a bedroom studio the most. If, however, you are looking for a set of monitors for serious portability, explore other brands.

Value
The quality of the monitors convinced me to spend an extra 150€ on these instead or RP5s. Plus, as I mentioned, they exceed Genelec's 8020BPMs in Quality vs Price (around 650€ / pair for 8020s). So yeah, it definitely worth the buck.

Manufacturer Support
Well... uh... no need for customer support yet. Freq charts are not provided (if they even exist).

The Wow Factor
Well, after seeing (and hearing) the VXTs the RP-series seemed a bit cheapish, sort of big and clumsy. Getting RPs would've felt like hiring a pro wrestler to do clocksmithing; the basic structure just isn't meant for something delicate.

Musical Background:
Active musician, hobbyist recording engineer

Musical Style:
Metal, rock, acoustic
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