Description
Building on KRK's legacy of sonic accuracy and performance, the new KRK CLASSIC 5 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 5 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 5 can also provide the enhanced bass response and sound that music creators around the world have loved for years.
The CLASSIC 5 is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilizes a 1" textile soft dome tweeter paired with a 5" glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 50 watts of power, with a 30 watt amp driving the woofer, and a 20 watt amp for the tweeter.
Classic 5 Features
- 50 watt, 5" 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
- 5" 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 46 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
- 101 dB Max Peak SPL
| Classic Family |
 5 |
 7 |
 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 2-Way | 2-Way | 2-Way |
| System type | Active Studio Monitor | Active Studio Monitor | Active Studio Monitor |
| Low-Frequency Transducer | 5" Glass Aramid Woofer | 7" Glass Aramid Woofer | 8" Glass Aramid Woofer |
| High-Frequency Transducer | 1" Textile Soft Dome Tweeter | 1" Textile Soft Dome Tweeter | 1" Textile Soft Dome Tweeter |
| Frequency Response (+/- 3dB) | 56Hz - 30kHz | 47.5Hz - 34.5kHz | 42.5Hz - 28kHz |
| Frequency Range (-10dB) | 46Hz - 34.5kHz | 37Hz - 40kHz | 35Hz - 35kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | 2.3kHz | 2.0kHz |
| Average Beamwidth (Horizontal) | 133 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) | 140 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) | 144 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) |
| Average Beamwidth (Vertcal) | 90 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) | 115 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) | 120 Degrees (900 Hz — 9 kHz) |
| Max Peak SPL (With Limiter) | 101 dB | 101 dB | 106 dB |
| Max Average SPL (With Limiter) | 98 dB | 99 dB | 103 dB |
| Max Calculated SPL | 99 dB | 102 dB | 106 dB |
| Amplifiers | Class A-B | Class A-B | Class A-B |
| High Frequency Power Output (Watts) | 20 Watts | 25 Watts | 25 Watts |
| Low Frequency Power Output (Watts) | 30 Watts | 48 Watts | 75 Watts |
| Amplifier Distortion (THD+N) | < 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB Max Power) | < 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB Max Power) | < 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB Max Power) |
| Input Impedance (Ohms) | 10 KΩ Balanced / 7 KΩ Unbalanced | 10 KΩ Balanced / 7 KΩ Unbalanced | 10 KΩ Balanced / 7 KΩ Unbalanced |
| Input Sensitivity | 0 dBu Balanced / -15 dBV Unbalanced | -3 dBu Balanced / -12 dBV Unbalanced | 2 dBu Balanced / -15 dBV Unbalanced |
| SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) | > 94 dB | > 98 dB | > 100 dB |
| Controls | System Volume -30 dB - +6 dB | System Volume -30 dB - +6 dB | System Volume -30 dB - +6 dB |
| LF Level Adjust | (-1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz | (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz | (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz |
| HF Level Adjust | (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.6 kHz | (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.3 kHz | (-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.0 kHz |
| Indicators | Power | Power | Power |
| Input Connectors | RCA, Balanced 1/4" TRS, Balanced XLR | RCA, Balanced 1/4" TRS, Balanced XLR | RCA, Balanced 1/4" TRS, Balanced XLR |
| Ouput Connectors | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AC Fuse (Slow Blow / Time Lag) | 120 VAC (T1AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T500mAL, 250 V) | 120 VAC (T1.6AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T800mAL, 250 V) | 120 VAC (T2AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T1AL, 250 V) |
| Idle (Mute) AC Power Consumption | 14 Watts (NA SKU) | 13 Watts (NA SKU) | 10 Watts (NA SKU) |
| Idle (Standby) AC Power Consumption | < 0.5 Watts | < 0.5 Watts | < 0.5 Watts |
| Maximum AC Power Consumption | 79 Watts (NA SKU) | 108 Watts (NA SKU) | 184 Watts (NA SKU) |
| Enclosure Construction | 15 mm MDF / High Impact Polystyrene | 15 mm MDF / High Impact Polystyrene | 15 mm MDF / High Impact Polystyrene |
| Finish | Black Vinyl Wrap | Black Vinyl Wrap | Black Vinyl Wrap |
| Grille | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hardware | Foam Isolation Pads | Foam Isolation Pads | Foam Isolation Pads |
| Product Dimensions (H x W x D) | 11.20" (332 mm) x 7.40" (226 mm) x 9.68" (290 mm) | 13.07" (332 mm) x 8.90" (226 mm) x 11.40" (290 mm) | 15.60" (396 mm) x 10.82" (275 mm) x 12.40" (315 mm) |
| Product Weight | 12.95 lb (5.87 kg) | 18.5 lb (8.39 kg) | 24.6 lb (11.16 kg) |