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KRK ROKIT 5 Generation 3 Studio Monitors

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KRK ROKIT 5 Generation 3 Studio Monitors The entire line of new KRK/Gibson ROKIT G3 two-way active monitors have more than just cosmetic upgrades--although I do like the new 'rounded' corner look of this pair of black vinyl wrapped ROKIT 5 G3s sent to me for evaluation. The radius edges reduce distortion caused by diffraction while the new proprietary waveguide is said to optimize the system's imaging. The KRK 5 G3 model is bi-amplified using a 5-inch Aramid Glass composite woofer powered by a 30-watt amp and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter powered by a 20-watt--both amplifiers run in Class AB.

Besides these 5-inch models, there are also 6-inch and 8-inch models each with the same complete set of controls on their back panels. There is the HF Level (-2dB, -1dB, 0, +1dB positions), the LF Level (-2dB, -1dB, 0dB, and +2dB) and a wide-ranging Volume control knob that goes from -30dB to +6dB. The back panel also has an RCA 7k-ohm unbalanced, and 10k-ohm balanced TRS and XLR input jacks.

The KRK ROKIT G3 has a frequency response rated at 45Hz to 35kHz with a max peak SPL at 106dB. Other features I like are Auto-Mute--self-mutes after 30-minutes of no input signal and now the bottom of their MDF cabinets have an integrated soft rubber matt to decouple them from you speaker stands or desktop.

I placed my ROKIT 5s on my DAW desktop left and right on either side of my flat panel monitor--basically in my face. Their front firing bass ports allow for placement anywhere you like--even near boundaries--walls and corners.

With the controls all set flat I found them to sound fairly neutral--in my acoustically treated control room I wanted a touch brighter sound from them and one click on the HF level did the trick for me! I ran the LF level adjust at 0dB and I liked that you can adjust these to your individual preference. You do have a choice! And I like these a lot!

The ROKIT 5 G3 two-ways sell for $250 MSRP each and for much more, check: www.krksys.com/krk-studio-monitor-speakers/rokit/rokit-5.html.



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