KRK K10S Active Subwoofer User Reviews at zZounds

"A Sub easily worth 3-4x its price!" submitted September 17, 2011

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Music Educator, Recording/Mixing Engineer, Orchestral Musician (Trombonist)

Music Style: Some of everything

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Sound: This sub produces a nice, tight bass sound which can be reliably used for all stages of mixing. I don't know if I would trust it for a final master if it was gunna be released on a major record label, but its still a great sound for the home/project studio. Feature: It has volume, a crossover that doesn't suck (as it might on other subs in this price range), and a bypass port for a foot switch. I really like the option to bypass, but I have noticed a sound difference between using my rokit RP5 G2's without the sub plugged in, and having them plugged into the sub and using the bypass. It almost sounds like the bypass switch just activates a high pass filter in the sub, not actually bypassing the unit... Despite the bypass switch issue, I really appreciate all of the IO options KRK provided my with on this sub. I prefer using all balanced connections whenever possible, so I was a real fan of the XLR (which I use exclusivly) and TRS inputs/outputs. Sure there's RCA I/O, but why use 'em!? Ease of Use: Its a sub with fairly basic controls. Just literally plug in and play. Quality: The build quality is pretty good. I ordered a B stock, and 6 months later its still working great. Part of the grill doesn't push all the way in, and the packaging was pretty worn. I bring my whole audio setup to and from my college (500 miles away from my home) every few months, so I do actually use the boxes (which is the safest way to transport studio monitors/subs). Overall, I was expecting the worn packaging so its all good. Value: For the money, this sub is a great value. It could easily compete with subs $1000's more expensive. Manufacturer Support: Never needed 'em, but if their support is as good as their products, it should be fine. The Wow Factor: Its big, black, has curves, and makes a hell of a noise. Isn't that every guy's dream!? Overall: Overall, I dont regret this purchase. It's really added the right ammount of bass to my rokik RP5 G2's, and has already paid for itself.

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"KRK 10s Subwoofer (I LIKE)" submitted June 2, 2011

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Musical Background: Owner Operator of www.musicresearchden.com

Music Style: eclectic

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Sound: I have an old set of KRK 6000 monitors which are discontinued. They are a bit weak on the bottom end. All my mastereds recordings end up bass heavy so I decided I need a sub woofer. I have been dailing in just the right amount as I shuffle thru tunes on my iPod. I am very pleased with the sounds I'm getting. Feature: This subwoofer is powered and includes built in crossover. I was able to put this subwoofer infront of my monitor amp in my signal chain. The crossover is continuously variable between 50 and 130Hz. With the sweepable crossover freq, the independant sub gain and the handy cross over bypass switch (you just plug in a keyboard pedel) I feel pretty confidant that I've got a subwoofer that is present but not too present and I can instantly compair a mix with and without sub, by stepping on that footswitch. It also has a phase switch should you have some problems with that Ease of Use: This is the only subwoofer I've added to a studio monitor system. I found it very simple to impliment. The manual offered some handy tips for placement. Quality: I bought this one as a scratch and dent and it's white. Those two factors made it affordable to me. The dent is in the back so you don't notice it. It seems quite sturdy and I expect it to perform well... we shall see. Value: Well, I found it to be the most affordable of the professional studio monitor subs. And I found it to have the same or more features than its competitors, so yeah, I'd say its worth it's selling price Manufacturer Support: back in 2001 when I bought my KRK 6000 monitors, I dealt with KRK. I was looking for some response curves for the 6000. I don't think they ever made any, but I did talk to the engineer who designed them. He was responsive. I've never needed any repair work. I expect this sub to fix my missing bottom end which is why I asked for response curves in the first place. The Wow Factor: while this product is attractive, I don't find it sexy Overall: This is it. I don't expect to upgrade anymore.

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""A companion that will always please you"" submitted September 27, 2011

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Musical Background: Producer

Music Style: Music

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Sound: The sound is deep and rich. Very clear and warm. NO POPPING! Ease of Use: Plug, tune and condition room then produce and play your music Quality: Well built. This product will last for many years Value: Great add to any studio. Home or Professional The Wow Factor: My second wife, lol Overall: Don't tease yourself, Treat yourself. Buy this and I promise you will be pleased!!

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"large mouth bass" submitted January 31, 2012

By Patrick R in Ventura, CA

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Musical Background: home jammer

Music Style: hip-hop, dance, dubstep

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Overall: WOW! I bought this sub hoping that I would be able to hear the heavy bass that I put into the drop of my tracks, not only do I hear the bass but I feel it now. Framed pictures are falling off my walls, my dog won’t come near my studio door, and my girlfriend is moving out (lack of sleep I guess) I barely have the base turned up, and it is hooked up through the RCA cables; and still this thing pumps! ZZounds shipped this product perfectly! I have the sound output running from my pc to a receiver, from the receiver to the bass, from the bass to the monitors. Simple and effective RCA connections; I might be compromising the sound quality a bit but, if you want to buy new picture frames, scare your dog away, or want a new girlfriend, you need to set the hook on this large mouth BASS!

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"A Diamond in a Sub" submitted September 2, 2011

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Musical Background: Producer

Music Style: Music

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Sound: This is by far a great sub woofer delivering a warm deep sound. You will not go wrong adding this monster to your studio as it will give your music its heartbeat! Feature: The set up controls are so user friendly that even the novice of all novice can set this up in a studio. The built in crossover is a major plus. Ease of Use: Like I said already anyone can set this up. Quality: Well built, Well built, Well built! Not cheap looking nor is it made of cheap plastic. Let me add this, not to heavy either! Value: Defiantly built to last!! This will make a great tool for any studio!! Manufacturer Support: Great support!! Excellent Product!! The Wow Factor: It looks as good as my wallet, car, house, bank account, must I keep going, lol! Overall: This is by far a great investment for any studio! Whether you are just beginning or a professional like myself, you won't go wrong investing in this quality equipment. Let me add this, This sub works perfect with KRK monitors so buy them both to complete the set. This is by far one of the best economical and quality music pieces you will ever buy!! Just click add to cart and wait for UPS to deliver this sub to you!!

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"Solid, capable sub" submitted January 15, 2012

By Keegan Quinn in Portland, OR

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Musical Background: Independent producer since 1998

Music Style: Everything, with a focus on symphonic electronic, rap, and dubstep

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Overall: I've owned this subwoofer for about a month now, and couldn't be happier with it - for the price, it's probably the best single upgrade my studio has ever seen. I have it paired with a set of Mackie SRM-450 loudspeakers, which I have owned for many years, and it has absolutely transformed the system by allowing the Mackies to focus on the frequencies they are best at.

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