The KRK CL8-G3 is based off of the ROKIT RP8-G3 Concept with a new flat frequency solution.
Building on KRK's legacy of sonic accuracy and performance, the new KRK CLASSIC 8 powered studio monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation from the world's leading studio monitor manufacturer. Borrowing concepts from previous ROKIT lines-some of the most used studio monitors in the world, the CLASSIC 8 defaults to a new flat frequency solution towards more critical listening-translating into more accurate mixes. With the optional ability to engage the +2 dB KRK Bass Boost, the CLASSIC 8 can also provide the enhanced bass response and sound that music creators around the world have loved for years.
The CLASSIC 8 is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilizes a 1" textile soft dome tweeter paired with a 8" glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 100 watts of power, with a 75 watt amp driving the woofer, and a 25 watt amp for the tweeter.
Features
- 100 watt, 8" active studio monitor / Self-powered. Amps matched to drivers; no external amp hassles
- Custom bi-amped, class A/B amplifiers / Provide high headroom and low distortion
- Heavy-duty enclosure / Durable
- Front-firing port / Allows placement flexibility (i.e. near walls) without interference from a rear-firing port
- Dedicated low and high frequency level adjustment controls / Allows you to optimize the monitor's response to better match the room acoustics and the user's personal preferences
- 8" glass aramid composite woofer / Rigid and lightweight driver for optimal sound quality
- 1" textile soft dome tweeter / Smooth high frequency response with excellent HF extension to 34.5 kHz
- Bass extension to 35 Hz / Excellent low frequency response for such a compact monitor
- Universal connectivity with XLR, 1/4" TRS, and RCA inputs / Interfaces with just about any mixer and/or audio interface
- Volume control / Allows you to fine-tune your overall monitoring level
- System-optimized auto-limiter / Prevents unexpected peaks from damaging the speakers and provides consistency and clarity at high volumes
- Foam isolation pads on bottom / Protects the surface the monitors are sitting on and provides isolation for improved clarity
- 106 dB Max Peak SPL
Specifications
- Configuration: 2-Way
- System type: Active Studio Monitor
- Low-Frequency Transducer: 8" Glass Aramid Woofer
- High-Frequency Transducer: 1" Textile Soft Dome Tweeter
- Frequency Response (+/- 3dB): 42.5Hz - 28kHz
- Frequency Range (-10dB): 35Hz - 35kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 2.0kHz
- Average Beamwidth (Horizontal): 144 Degrees (900 Hz - 9 kHz)
- Average Beamwidth (Vertical): 120 Degrees (900 Hz - 9 kHz)
- Max Peak SPL (With Limiter): 106 dB
- Max Average SPL (With Limiter): 103 dB
- Max Calculated SPL: 106 dB
- Amplifiers: Class A-B
- High Frequency Power Output (Watts): 25 Watts
- Low Frequency Power Output (Watts): 75 Watts
- Amplifier Distortion (THD+N): < 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz - 20 kHz (-3 dB Max Power)
- Input Impedance (Ohms): 10 KΩ Balanced / 7 KΩ Unbalanced
- Input Sensitivity: 2 dBu Balanced / -15 dBV Unbalanced
- SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio): > 100 dB
- Controls: System Volume -30 dB - +6 dB
- LF Level Adjust: (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz
- HF Level Adjust: (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.0 kHz
- Indicators: Power
- Input Connectors: RCA, Balanced 1/4" TRS, Balanced XLR
- Ouput Connectors: N/A
- AC Fuse (Slow Blow / Time Lag): 120 VAC (T2AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T1AL, 250 V)
- Idle (Mute) AC Power Consumption : 10 Watts (NA SKU)
- Idle (Standby) AC Power Consumption: < 0.5 Watts
- Maximum AC Power Consumption: 184 Watts (NA SKU)
- Enclosure Construction: 15 mm MDF / High Impact Polystyrene
- Finish: Black Vinyl Wrap
- Grille: N/A
- Hardware: Foam Isolation Pads
- Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 12.40" (315 mm) x 10.82" (275 mm) x 15.60" (396 mm)
- Product Weight: 24.6 lb (11.16 kg)
This speaker has custom bi-amped, class A/B amplifiers which provide high headroom and low distortion.