KRK releases R6, passive monitor speaker

Geschreven door Reind Dooyeweerd vrijdag, 20 februari 2009 23:23

KRK zal voor veel van de AboutDJ lezers geen onbekende zijn, veel mensen zijn bekend met de Rokit serie en we komen ze ook met enige regelmaat tegen in dj booth's op het forum. Iets wat KRK echter niet had in de Rokit serie was een passieve monitor speaker en die is er nu dan wel in de vorm van de R6. De R6 zou de betaalbare monitor speaker moeten zijn voor de mensen met een krap budget, gerucht is namelijk dat de R6 niet meer dan 150 dollar zal gaan kosten.

KRK releases Budget R6 passive studio monitor (image is klikbaar voor een groter formaat)
The R6 incorporates design cues from KRK’s best selling Rokit line, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. Since 2004 Rokit monitors have provided thousands of musicians, songwriters, producers and remixers with a value-priced monitor that delivered meaningful mixes that translate to all listening environments. The R6, like its Rokit brethren, remains true to this legacy, providing a sleeker, more modern look that is as functional as it is beautiful. A key component to the new look is the molded front baffle. This design feature virtually eliminates diffraction distortion caused by standard flat baffles.

The R6 leverages KRK's research and development into baffle design and fabrication. The curved front baffle was engineered to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies, resulting in a sweet spot that is significantly larger than products with square or lightly rounded baffles. The baffle also houses a molded front-facing bass port that minimizes low-frequency phase distortion and unwanted frequency emphasis typical of rear-facing bass ports. The end result is a harmonious yet accurate blend of low and high-frequency components that result in a more accurate speaker. The R6 voicing is designed to mimic the voicing of KRK’s Rokit 6 monitor, which is renowned for its accuracy and mid-range clarity. The R6 features 5-way speaker binding posts, a precision crossover and is capable of handling 100 watts (RMS) of power.

"While powered monitors make up the majority of the studio monitor business, there is still demand for passive monitors. The R6 addresses the needs of broadcasters, project studios and home enthusiasts by providing legendary KRK precision and accuracy in a passive speaker," said Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Marketing for KRK Systems.