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Nick Zefish
Published on 04/20/06 at 01:49
I was looking for monitors for my video editing. The selection criteria:
- Compact and planned for the near field
- Magnetically shielded
- Vent towards the front (near the back wall).
- Neutral, I try not to be impressed by my speakers.
- Active.
SOUNDS
I used to choose various recordings: conventional (Allegri Miserere), Jazz (trio Romano / Sclavis / Texier, Brad Mehldau), rock (Bruce Springsteen). I compared with two other models: Fostex PM0.5 Active and Alesis MK2. The Fostex had an acute acid and too far, a big bulky and draft. They do not seem neutral to me at all: the Miserere of Allegri (vocals), the voices seem to come and go depending on whether the height is sung (or not) at frequencies highlighted. The Alesis had a mild fever, but the bass was too far and too poorly controlled. The KRK seem more neutral, no frequency is emphasized. The fever is never aggressive, the bass is accurate, no skidding. The medium may be slightly cloudy, but nothing too serious. Dynamics seems a bit stifled. The stereo image is well reproduced when the speakers are installed, which is not really the case in my installation. By comparison, the Fostex seem better accommodate a flawed position. Overall, KRK do not have particular areas of excellence, but they have no major defects. Of the three tested pregnant, it is more homogeneous. A very good compromise.
Edit: After a year of use, I'm still very satisfied. I placed upstream equalizer (dbx 231), which allows me to reduce the upper midrange which is by default a little too far (-3dB between 3 and 5kHz), enhance the bass a bit (+3 dB at 63Hz , +6 dB at 50Hz, no more because after you lose in accuracy), and removing resonance from my local (this is what justified the equalizer at the start).
OVERALL OPINION
I use them since May 2005. I especially liked their neutrality, accuracy of pitch and the sweetness of the treble. I was surprised to find a sound as "good" at this price. I was first starting on the Fostex, cheaper and good response. But I do not really accorché. I finally cracked for KRK, I find that éccart price is well justified, especially as the manufacturing quality of KRK is excellent (and tone over the Fostex). There may be other models that are worth this price range, I could not compare in decent conditions with the Event TR5 (positive feedback as well). But if I had to buy the speakers today, KRK undoubtedly be included among the candidates. My overall rating takes into account the price, I am fully aware that there is still much better.
- Compact and planned for the near field
- Magnetically shielded
- Vent towards the front (near the back wall).
- Neutral, I try not to be impressed by my speakers.
- Active.
SOUNDS
I used to choose various recordings: conventional (Allegri Miserere), Jazz (trio Romano / Sclavis / Texier, Brad Mehldau), rock (Bruce Springsteen). I compared with two other models: Fostex PM0.5 Active and Alesis MK2. The Fostex had an acute acid and too far, a big bulky and draft. They do not seem neutral to me at all: the Miserere of Allegri (vocals), the voices seem to come and go depending on whether the height is sung (or not) at frequencies highlighted. The Alesis had a mild fever, but the bass was too far and too poorly controlled. The KRK seem more neutral, no frequency is emphasized. The fever is never aggressive, the bass is accurate, no skidding. The medium may be slightly cloudy, but nothing too serious. Dynamics seems a bit stifled. The stereo image is well reproduced when the speakers are installed, which is not really the case in my installation. By comparison, the Fostex seem better accommodate a flawed position. Overall, KRK do not have particular areas of excellence, but they have no major defects. Of the three tested pregnant, it is more homogeneous. A very good compromise.
Edit: After a year of use, I'm still very satisfied. I placed upstream equalizer (dbx 231), which allows me to reduce the upper midrange which is by default a little too far (-3dB between 3 and 5kHz), enhance the bass a bit (+3 dB at 63Hz , +6 dB at 50Hz, no more because after you lose in accuracy), and removing resonance from my local (this is what justified the equalizer at the start).
OVERALL OPINION
I use them since May 2005. I especially liked their neutrality, accuracy of pitch and the sweetness of the treble. I was surprised to find a sound as "good" at this price. I was first starting on the Fostex, cheaper and good response. But I do not really accorché. I finally cracked for KRK, I find that éccart price is well justified, especially as the manufacturing quality of KRK is excellent (and tone over the Fostex). There may be other models that are worth this price range, I could not compare in decent conditions with the Event TR5 (positive feedback as well). But if I had to buy the speakers today, KRK undoubtedly be included among the candidates. My overall rating takes into account the price, I am fully aware that there is still much better.