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KRK RP8 Rokit Powered 2-Way Active Monitor
A level of precision and performance unheard of in monitors in this class.
"Can it really get any better?"
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Feature:These aren't loaded with features, but the high frequency adjustment knob is pretty nice. A power switch on the front would make it a bit easier to turn them off and on, but it's no big deal. You don't really need anything else. And my four year, no questions asked warranty is very nice.
Quality:
Everything seems very sturdy and of high quality, from the metal cabinet to the glass-aramid composit woofer. Definitely can't beat they're quality for the price. Seems just as high quality as monitors twice their price.
Value:
These ARE the best monitors you can buy for the price. If you're on a limited budget, but still looking to get a pair of good, clear sounding monitors, you have to get these.
Desirability:
They just look awesome. The yellow woofer looks a lot better in person than I thought it would be. And again, the price just makes it a whole lot better, especially when you can compare them with a pair of Mackie HR824's.
Sound:
These monitors sound awesome. Its got smooth, deep lows; full pronounced mids; and bright highs. My friend has a pair of Mackie HR824's and you can't tell a difference between those and my KRK's. I am sure there are better sounding monitors, there has to be, but for the price, you can't beat these. They really make beautiful, clear sounds.
Ease of Use:
Very simple to use, just plug them in, turn them on, and start making some sounds.
Support:
I haven't needed they're support yet.
Overall:
I will keep this for as long as they keep on working. I really needed chrystal clear sound to help with sound designing and mixing. and these have done everything I could ever want out of a pair of monitors. I love these monitors, and I'll never go back to a regular pair of speakers again.
"Less than $1000 for monitors? Look no further!"
Feature:
Anything you would really need. A power switch on the front would have been a nice addition but I'm not complaining. It is pretty effortless to reach around to the back and flip a switch. Came with a pretty sweet power cable and a high quality cardboard box too!
Quality:
I can't be absolutely certain on this because I just purchased them today. As long as they hold up well, they are a definite 10. The Cabinet is seamless and the finish seems solid and attractive. They definitely seem to built like tanks.
Value:
I challenge you to find a better monitor for the price.
Desirability:
Seamless cabinet, wide port at the bottom, nice finish and, of course, the awesome yellow driver. The only thing that I don't particularly care for appearance-wise is the Rokit8 logo that is tacky on its own without having the power LED behind it. That isn't bad though. It is a great looking monitor and if a little logo is the best thing to complain about in a monitor, then I would call it a huge success.
Sound:
Pretty amazing...even at higher volumes. I just picked these monitors up after reading all of the rave reviews and then (of course) testing them out at a local store. I have been mixing on some pretty cheap monitors and after re-doing a few mixes today through these things...WOW!!! There is a BIG difference in the overall quality of my mixes. These things are exceptionally flat and, overall, very detailed. Granted, I have only been working on the RP-8's for a total of 6 hours but the RP-8's are impressive, especially for the price.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in and enjoy
Support:
Haven't dealt with them
Overall:
I will be using these monitors for a long time. I am very pleased.
Anything you would really need. A power switch on the front would have been a nice addition but I'm not complaining. It is pretty effortless to reach around to the back and flip a switch. Came with a pretty sweet power cable and a high quality cardboard box too!
Quality:
I can't be absolutely certain on this because I just purchased them today. As long as they hold up well, they are a definite 10. The Cabinet is seamless and the finish seems solid and attractive. They definitely seem to built like tanks.
Value:
I challenge you to find a better monitor for the price.
Desirability:
Seamless cabinet, wide port at the bottom, nice finish and, of course, the awesome yellow driver. The only thing that I don't particularly care for appearance-wise is the Rokit8 logo that is tacky on its own without having the power LED behind it. That isn't bad though. It is a great looking monitor and if a little logo is the best thing to complain about in a monitor, then I would call it a huge success.
Sound:
Pretty amazing...even at higher volumes. I just picked these monitors up after reading all of the rave reviews and then (of course) testing them out at a local store. I have been mixing on some pretty cheap monitors and after re-doing a few mixes today through these things...WOW!!! There is a BIG difference in the overall quality of my mixes. These things are exceptionally flat and, overall, very detailed. Granted, I have only been working on the RP-8's for a total of 6 hours but the RP-8's are impressive, especially for the price.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in and enjoy
Support:
Haven't dealt with them
Overall:
I will be using these monitors for a long time. I am very pleased.
"In my opinion,hands down,the most accurate monitor you will find at this price point,making it a tremendous value.An atomic bang"
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Feature:At this price point,the only feature I am not happy with,is the painfully loud yellow color of the woofers,but apart from that,it's a very nice looking cabinet & baffle.
Quality:
It's feels & appears to be sturdy,but down the road,only time will tell... Since these monitors have no mesh grilles over the drivers & the cabinet is fiberboard,I would not reccomend it outside of the studio,unless you tansport them with the original boxes.
Value:
Yes.
Desirability:
If it were'nt for the yellow woofer,I would have given the appearance a top rating...unless you have yellow walls with a carribean motif in your home,these monitors will clash harshly in a typical studio enviroment. A nuetral color for the LF driver,such as aluminum or any shade of gray would have been ideal,in my opinion.
Sound:
Based my my experiences,the RP8's are the most perfectly balanced monitors out there for $400.Sonically,thier very punchy & detailed at this price point-very impressive. I've only had these monitors for a day,but after having run all types of audio through it,such as my Zoom 8HD,commercial cd's and my Korg Triton Extreme,I get the distinct impression that mixing & mastering on the RP8's will be a breeze an a utter joy!
Ease of Use:
These monitors blended very well into my treated,13'X 10' room.The HF adjustment is in the flat position,so it was just plug & play right out of the gate.
Support:
In the past,I've had good contact with them.
Overall:
I will have these monitors as long as they hold up and if I had to replace them,I would do so if the price is right,but I would prefer the special edition color that KRK had come out with,some time ago.
"Sweet, sweet, swet!"
Desirability:
Very cool looking speakers, I like the orange Power LED, and of course the yellow woofer is killer ;-) !
Support:
No Experience.
Overall:
Yeah, for the money I think this could be one of your best buys. I have had mixing time on Alesis M1's, and so far, these at least match them in flatness. Only had them for a day, but already did a seesion on them and was amazed. Very cool looking, unique rectangular bass port, and the High Frequency knob in the back will come in nice and handy! RCA (Unbalanced), XLR (Balanced), and 1/4in. (Balanced) inputs makes it very flexible. If you want an awesomely flat sound, and true imaging from your monitors, Rokit8s give a huge bang your your buck. Really couldn't be happier!
Very cool looking speakers, I like the orange Power LED, and of course the yellow woofer is killer ;-) !
Support:
No Experience.
Overall:
Yeah, for the money I think this could be one of your best buys. I have had mixing time on Alesis M1's, and so far, these at least match them in flatness. Only had them for a day, but already did a seesion on them and was amazed. Very cool looking, unique rectangular bass port, and the High Frequency knob in the back will come in nice and handy! RCA (Unbalanced), XLR (Balanced), and 1/4in. (Balanced) inputs makes it very flexible. If you want an awesomely flat sound, and true imaging from your monitors, Rokit8s give a huge bang your your buck. Really couldn't be happier!
"What a bargain!"
Feature:
There is quite a few options in terms of how the speakers are fed from a source. The subwoofer (YOU NEED TO GET IT) has a crossover amp that shelves the lower frequencies from what is fed to these speakers in a continuous connection (from your mixer to the sub that then sends to the speakers). I would have given a 10 if they would have included an automated room analyzer microphone within the package (but I'm sure that would have pushed the cost too high).
Quality:
For this price, it's VERY HARD TO BEAT what KRK has done here. Nothing seems flimsy on these speakers and they disburse tight and punchy when needed.
Value:
The value is excellent for the price.
Desirability:
The speakers certainly make a statement. While my initial visual view of the product was "how cheesy!" regarding the yellow cone...but once you hear these, you'll realize that you can "acquire" an affection for the color, yellow. Eh, it's better than black.
Sound:
I use these in my studio for recording, mixing and mastering (although I also use some high-end consumer speakers for A/B happy medium mastering). These speakers are excellent in accuracy for the money. I do augment them with the 10" sub to ensure that I am getting the entire spectrum when mixing and mastering, though. They have very good imaging capabilities and work well for multiple types of genres. I have them sitting on isolation stands and they sound tight and have no noticeable resonance. The amplifiers used have good power with good headroom. They do generate a bit of noise that's noticeable to only the most trained and close-up ear (negligible to the every day consumer). They have a very good directional focus as should all monitors within a well designed control room.
Ease of Use:
I have the speakers and sub all tied to my console power strip, so I don't need a front power switch like many folks would complain about. They are easy to hook up and easy to use and also respond well to eq control from the board.
Support:
Never needed them...so I can only assume the support is great since they probably don't receive many calls.
Overall:
I am always looking for good products at a good price. I would say that I will keep these until they break because I always use multiple speakers for my mastering.
There is quite a few options in terms of how the speakers are fed from a source. The subwoofer (YOU NEED TO GET IT) has a crossover amp that shelves the lower frequencies from what is fed to these speakers in a continuous connection (from your mixer to the sub that then sends to the speakers). I would have given a 10 if they would have included an automated room analyzer microphone within the package (but I'm sure that would have pushed the cost too high).
Quality:
For this price, it's VERY HARD TO BEAT what KRK has done here. Nothing seems flimsy on these speakers and they disburse tight and punchy when needed.
Value:
The value is excellent for the price.
Desirability:
The speakers certainly make a statement. While my initial visual view of the product was "how cheesy!" regarding the yellow cone...but once you hear these, you'll realize that you can "acquire" an affection for the color, yellow. Eh, it's better than black.
Sound:
I use these in my studio for recording, mixing and mastering (although I also use some high-end consumer speakers for A/B happy medium mastering). These speakers are excellent in accuracy for the money. I do augment them with the 10" sub to ensure that I am getting the entire spectrum when mixing and mastering, though. They have very good imaging capabilities and work well for multiple types of genres. I have them sitting on isolation stands and they sound tight and have no noticeable resonance. The amplifiers used have good power with good headroom. They do generate a bit of noise that's noticeable to only the most trained and close-up ear (negligible to the every day consumer). They have a very good directional focus as should all monitors within a well designed control room.
Ease of Use:
I have the speakers and sub all tied to my console power strip, so I don't need a front power switch like many folks would complain about. They are easy to hook up and easy to use and also respond well to eq control from the board.
Support:
Never needed them...so I can only assume the support is great since they probably don't receive many calls.
Overall:
I am always looking for good products at a good price. I would say that I will keep these until they break because I always use multiple speakers for my mastering.
"The KRK RP8 Rokit's Give you a flat, true representation of your mix!"
Feature:
Gee there is a bunch of knobs on the back... Tweak to your hearts desire depending on your sound space EXCELLENT!
Quality:
CAN'T BEAT THE QUALITY FOR THE PRICE!
Value:
WOW! I PAID $310 for the PAIR!!!!!!
Desirability:
Well they're not Mackie's, but I'm not rich...
Sound:
Hey I just bought these monitors to replace the M-Audio BX5's and these things KICK A**! They are very flat, which is obviously crucial for a great quality mix. For the price, you absolutely can't beat the value! The Event TR8's and the M-Audio BX8's defenitely hit harder for the bass, but if you are looking for a truer sound for your mix, get the KRK's. If your music hits with the KRK, it will THUMP in the club. Nuf said.
Support:
NEVER HAD A PROBLEM.
Overall:
I will buy a new set of speakers after I sell my first 1000 albums, when I can afford the VERY BEST. Nuf said.
Gee there is a bunch of knobs on the back... Tweak to your hearts desire depending on your sound space EXCELLENT!
Quality:
CAN'T BEAT THE QUALITY FOR THE PRICE!
Value:
WOW! I PAID $310 for the PAIR!!!!!!
Desirability:
Well they're not Mackie's, but I'm not rich...
Sound:
Hey I just bought these monitors to replace the M-Audio BX5's and these things KICK A**! They are very flat, which is obviously crucial for a great quality mix. For the price, you absolutely can't beat the value! The Event TR8's and the M-Audio BX8's defenitely hit harder for the bass, but if you are looking for a truer sound for your mix, get the KRK's. If your music hits with the KRK, it will THUMP in the club. Nuf said.
Support:
NEVER HAD A PROBLEM.
Overall:
I will buy a new set of speakers after I sell my first 1000 albums, when I can afford the VERY BEST. Nuf said.
"WOW"
Feature:
Nice high frequency adjustment on the back. No bass adjustment, but you shouldnt be EQing monitors....that defeats their whole purpose.
Quality:
I love the look of these. Super high quality casing. They are built link tanks- and wiegh a hell of a lot.
Value:
Nothing for this price is better. Trust me.
Desirability:
wanted it, have it now.
Sound:
Smooth, sweet, right on it. These monitors are pleasing to the ear. No listening fatigue, no overpronounced frequencies. Right on the money. Sure, the Yamaha M80's, and Mack 824's, are better, but they cost a hell of a lot more. I am 100% happy with the rp-8
Support:
havent used yet.
Overall:
Overall, if you have 500 to spend on a pair of monitors, and are looking for the best bang for the buck, get these. I admit it, they arent short of the mackie's by much. At the same time, compared to the Yamaha m80's.....that's a different story. Those are so detailed that you can hear a spider fart in a corner. But i didn't have the extra 200 bucks to spend, nor do i care. I love these rp-8's, and hopefully they will last for a long time. HIGHLY recommended.
Nice high frequency adjustment on the back. No bass adjustment, but you shouldnt be EQing monitors....that defeats their whole purpose.
Quality:
I love the look of these. Super high quality casing. They are built link tanks- and wiegh a hell of a lot.
Value:
Nothing for this price is better. Trust me.
Desirability:
wanted it, have it now.
Sound:
Smooth, sweet, right on it. These monitors are pleasing to the ear. No listening fatigue, no overpronounced frequencies. Right on the money. Sure, the Yamaha M80's, and Mack 824's, are better, but they cost a hell of a lot more. I am 100% happy with the rp-8
Support:
havent used yet.
Overall:
Overall, if you have 500 to spend on a pair of monitors, and are looking for the best bang for the buck, get these. I admit it, they arent short of the mackie's by much. At the same time, compared to the Yamaha m80's.....that's a different story. Those are so detailed that you can hear a spider fart in a corner. But i didn't have the extra 200 bucks to spend, nor do i care. I love these rp-8's, and hopefully they will last for a long time. HIGHLY recommended.
"KRK Does it again!!!"
Feature:
Good enough for me!
Quality:
Again, like the RP5's, Rock solid. I'm sure you can park a truck on them without a scratch!
Value:
I got a hell of a deal, and i'm very happy!
Desirability:
Very classy, and attractive. They look like there worth more.
Sound:
WOW WOW, and WOW. I bought the RP5's, was very inpressed, so i traded up to the RP8's. I'm so glad i did. There perfect. I love em. There the best monitor money can buy.
Support:
Didn't need any.
Overall:
Perfectly content. For the price, i don't think i'll every find a better monitor,.... for new!
Good enough for me!
Quality:
Again, like the RP5's, Rock solid. I'm sure you can park a truck on them without a scratch!
Value:
I got a hell of a deal, and i'm very happy!
Desirability:
Very classy, and attractive. They look like there worth more.
Sound:
WOW WOW, and WOW. I bought the RP5's, was very inpressed, so i traded up to the RP8's. I'm so glad i did. There perfect. I love em. There the best monitor money can buy.
Support:
Didn't need any.
Overall:
Perfectly content. For the price, i don't think i'll every find a better monitor,.... for new!
"Great speakers..sum faults"
Feature:
power plug.....wut else??
Quality:
solid build....heavy.....tanks
Value:
best bang for the buck
Desirability:
sexy ass speakers
Sound:
The Highs on these speakers are absolutely amazing....snares are real clear...vocals crisp, guitars and any other high sounding instrument r expressed extremely well.....when it comes to bass or a kick....they kind of falter...wouldnt recommend for hip-hop...woulda got the Events TR 8's but they wernt in stock....(fuller sound) its all about taste tho....im happy
Ease of Use:
REAL EASY...ur an idiot if u dont know how to hook these up
Support:
never dealt with
Overall:
untill i git rich and buy new ones lol...
power plug.....wut else??
Quality:
solid build....heavy.....tanks
Value:
best bang for the buck
Desirability:
sexy ass speakers
Sound:
The Highs on these speakers are absolutely amazing....snares are real clear...vocals crisp, guitars and any other high sounding instrument r expressed extremely well.....when it comes to bass or a kick....they kind of falter...wouldnt recommend for hip-hop...woulda got the Events TR 8's but they wernt in stock....(fuller sound) its all about taste tho....im happy
Ease of Use:
REAL EASY...ur an idiot if u dont know how to hook these up
Support:
never dealt with
Overall:
untill i git rich and buy new ones lol...
"Best speakers for a budget!"
Feature:
The controls on the back for gain and high boost/cut are useful, but I think they could've included a few more controls... like crossover adjustments.
Quality:
flawless. solid. beautiful.
Value:
I got mine on sale! The retail list price is a bit high...
Desirability:
I heard them in a store and had to have them. They sounded better than any other monitor in the store. (including the $700 Mackies!)
Sound:
For the price, this monitor is phenominal. The lows are tight and accurate, the highs are crisp and clean. The imaging provided enables me to hear everything in recordings... the crazy reverb on John Mayer's voice... the strange pan on the clav in the start of Superstition... the deep bass of Maxwell's Ascension. Great great great monitors.
Overall:
A couple drawbacks... but overall, I love these monitors. I HIGHLY reccommend them anyone who cant afford a pair of Genelecs ;-)
The controls on the back for gain and high boost/cut are useful, but I think they could've included a few more controls... like crossover adjustments.
Quality:
flawless. solid. beautiful.
Value:
I got mine on sale! The retail list price is a bit high...
Desirability:
I heard them in a store and had to have them. They sounded better than any other monitor in the store. (including the $700 Mackies!)
Sound:
For the price, this monitor is phenominal. The lows are tight and accurate, the highs are crisp and clean. The imaging provided enables me to hear everything in recordings... the crazy reverb on John Mayer's voice... the strange pan on the clav in the start of Superstition... the deep bass of Maxwell's Ascension. Great great great monitors.
Overall:
A couple drawbacks... but overall, I love these monitors. I HIGHLY reccommend them anyone who cant afford a pair of Genelecs ;-)
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