KRK Kreate 5
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KRK
Kreate 5
Product Info
Article Number:
603242
Brand:
KRK
Model:
Kreate 5
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kreate 5 is a solid entry-level monitor, great for bedroom producers or anyone just starting out. It provides a surprisingly balanced sound for the price, and the Bluetooth is a genuinely useful addition. Don't expect audiophile performance, but for the budget-conscious, it's a good value.
Product Description
- KRK Kreate 5
- Active Nearfield Studio Monitor
- Equipped with: 5" glass fibre aramid woofer
- 1" fabric dome tweeter
- Power: 55 W
- Frequency range: 58 - 40.000 Hz
- max. SPL: 105 dB
- Class-D amplifier
- Adjustable HF/LF
- Level control
- NF shelf filter
- Bluetooth Classic 5.3 TWS A2DP
- Line inputs: XLR
- 6.3 mm jack balanced
- Housing material: PVC vinyl-coated MDF
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 185 x 259 x 229 mm
- Weight: 4.3 kg
PROS
- • Glass fibre aramid woofer delivers surprisingly tight, controlled low-end.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller home studios or bedrooms.
- • Bluetooth 5.3 adds convenient wireless connectivity for playback.
- • Adjustable EQ settings allow for some room correction flexibility.
CONS
- • PVC vinyl housing feels a bit cheap compared to more premium MDF options.
- • Limited power might struggle in larger, untreated rooms or at high volumes.
- • Tweeter detail isn't as refined as higher-end monitors in the same class.
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Key Features
Woofer Size
5"
Power (Watts)
55
Frequency Range
58 - 40.000 Hz
Connections
XLR, 6.3mm Jack (Balanced), RCA
Weight
4.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's generally well-balanced, but lacks the extended highs and deep lows of more expensive options – expect a slightly rolled-off response.
The Bluetooth is fine for casual playback, but latency isn't suitable for tracking or mixing; stick to wired connections for serious work.
You get basic high/low shelving adjustments, which are useful for minor room correction, but don’t expect extensive parametric control.
