KS Digital C-55 Reference Black L

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KS Digital C-55 Reference Black L

KS Digital

C-55 Reference Black L

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 609890
Model: C-55 Reference Black L
Price: $1,978.90

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The KS Digital C-55 Reference Black L is a serious contender for critical listening. The coaxial design really shines, providing a remarkably focused and detailed soundstage. These are ideal for engineers and producers needing precise translation and headroom, especially those working in nearfield or midfield environments.

Product Description

  • KS Digital C-55 Reference Black L
  • Active 3-Way Full-Range Studio Monitor
  • Left monitor
  • 3-way full-range studio monitor in coaxial design for nearfield and midfield
  • Speaker configuration: 5.5" woofer + 5.5" midrange/woofer and 1" tweeter
  • Amplifier: 350 W
  • AD/DA converter: 24 Bit / 192 KHz
  • Frequency range: 35 - 22
  • 000 Hz (+/3 dB)
  • max. SPL: > 108 dB Peak per pair
  • DSP with FPGA-based processing from KSD-FIRTEC
  • Integrated limiter and EQ
  • Optional remote control (not included in the scope of delivery)
  • Connections: Analog input XLR balanced and digital input AES3 format
  • 32 - 210 kHz
  • up to 24 bit
  • Can be set up horizontally and vertically
  • Dimensions: 400 x 200 x 140 mm
  • Weight: 12.2 kg
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response thanks to the FPGA processing.
  • • Coaxial design delivers surprisingly wide and accurate stereo imaging.
  • • Robust MDF cabinet construction minimizes unwanted resonances.
  • • High SPL capability handles demanding mixing environments easily.
CONS
  • • Size and weight make placement potentially challenging in smaller rooms.
  • • Limited connectivity beyond XLR and AES3; lacks common digital options.
  • • DSP, while powerful, introduces a slight learning curve for optimal tuning.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 5.5"
Power (Watts) 350
Frequency Range 35 - 22,000 Hz
Connections XLR Balanced, AES3 Digital
Weight 12.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

KSD-FIRTEC’s FPGA implementation allows for extremely low-latency, high-precision processing, offering a more transparent and accurate DSP experience compared to many competing solutions that rely on slower, fixed-function processors.
While versatile, the size and weight do require careful planning; the limited angles are more about optimizing the coaxial design’s sweet spot than a true restriction, but it’s something to consider for tight spaces.
The C-55 offers a different flavor – slightly warmer and more forgiving than the often clinical precision of Genelec, but more focused and detailed than some Adam models; it’s a strong contender for those wanting a balanced, revealing sound.

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