KRK has announced the introduction of ROKIT Generation Five active, two-way studio monitors that are offered in three sizes (five, seven, and eight inches) and outfitted with three new voicing modes as well as an enhanced tweeter design and a refreshed LCD.
“Featuring KRK’s world-renowned sound along with new technology and tuning parameters to truly dial-in the listening experience, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is a must-have studio solution for the most demanding creators,” says Sterling Doak, senior director of marketing for Gibson. “KRK engineers continually pull from the brand’s legacy of trust and performance to refine its studio monitors — blending cutting-edge technology with the time-tested principles of audio engineering. The same holds true for this latest development. As the most advanced monitor in its class, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is powerful enough to handle the rigors of professional use but basic enough for emerging producers, engineers, and artists.”
Voicing modes include Mix Mode, which offers a flat frequency and phase response for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. Create Mode provides more “inspirational” voicing and is suggested as best used for writing, producing, and casual listening. And, Focus Mode has mid-focused voicing for more critical analysis of the midrange band where vocals and instruments have the most energy.
The monitors also offer 25 DSP boundary and tuning EQ combinations that are designed to help minimize and correct problems in any acoustic environment. Additionally, the newly designed tweeter benefits from a highly damped acoustic silk dome diaphragm for improved phase performance and an extended frequency range (up to 40 kHz), while the refreshed, amber-colored LCD DSP interface is intended to simplify the calibration process with new tuning options.
The monitors also incorporate KRK’s woven Kevlar aramid fiber cone woofers designed to provide enhanced damping and modal breakup control. Class D power amplifiers drive the transducers evenly and at reduced operating temperatures to help improvide transient response and dynamics reproduction.
Each pair of monitors also comes with a set of isolation wedges and have integrated mounting points. Each pair also comes standard with the protective grille installed, while an additional faceplate option without the grille is included to accommodate aesthetic preferences.
