As if the iconic yellow and black speaker cones hadn't done enough for music makers, the new Kreate series is more accessible than ever.
KRK Systems has been at the forefront of professional monitoring solutions for nearly 35 years, prioritising accuracy, reliability and precision above all else. Taking design to new heights, KRK’s vision is cemented with statements like “if it’s not right, it’s not going to the market”.
With this philosophy running deep within the brand’s consciousness, it’s no wonder that KRK has become the reference speaker of choice for many pro producers and engineers, including the likes of Scott Storch (Eminem), Ben Grosse (Blink 182), and Armin Van Buuren.
However, KRK Systems is not a brand that only pledges its allegiance to the working professional, with their extensive product line reaching all demographics of the market. As a matter of fact, KRKs have been the first set of reference monitors picked up by many budding producers, content creators and engineers as evidenced on social media sites like TikTok and YouTube.
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From industry classics such as the Rokit and V series, all the way to the brand new Kreate series, it’s evident that KRK have no intention of letting up when it comes to providing modern creatives with the tools required to execute their craft.
Kreate Series
The Kreate series is a testament to KRK’s dedication to providing legendary audio performance to individuals who are on a budget. Created as a gateway into the KRK family, these Bluetooth-ready studio monitors are the perfect companion for anyone embarking on their first foray into music or content creation.
Combining pro-grade components with accessible connectivity options, the Kreate line is sure to be a future classic.
Kreate 3 Powered Studio Monitor Pair
The little brother in the Kreate line, these 3-inch monitors pack plenty of punch despite their small form factor. Combining the punch of a 3.5” low-frequency driver with a compact 0.75” tweeter for the highs.
A class D power amplifier gets the Kreate 3’s kicking at a hefty 65 watts, with a total dynamic power output of 130 watts. The Kreate 3’s still feature all the connectivity and Bluetooth functionality of their bigger brothers, albeit in a small desk-friendly format.
Kreate 5 Powered Studio Monitor
The Kreate 5’s serve the middle ground for those needing a slightly larger nearfield speaker that will be well suited to a wide variety of spaces.
All monitors in the Kreate range feature innovative boundary conditions and EQ calibration that help dial in the speakers for optimum performance, even in spaces that are far from ideal, for example, untreated rooms like bedrooms and the like.
Kreate 8 Powered Studio Monitor
The Kreate 8 rounds out the all-new Kreate line, offering the largest and most powerful speaker within its lineage. Packing in the same feature set as the other reference monitors in the Kreate line, the Kreate 8s will be best suited for those working in larger spaces.
Much like the Kreate 5’s, the Kreate 8’s feature a rear ported design, meaning that for best performance, you will want to move these speakers a little further from the wall as to prevent any unwanted and unruly low-frequency rumble.
The KRK Kreate series are some of their more accessible monitors, with no compromise on quality, the Kreate series has something for everyone, and every room! As budding engineers, producers and noise makers, you’ll soon learn how crucial a space is acoustically, and speaker selection plays a huge role in this. While the Kreate 8s might be the most powerful, able to pump out the most low end of the Kreate speakers, that doesn’t mean they’ll be perfectly matched for a small bedroom. You might be better off with the 5s, depending on room construction, layout and design, for a more balanced sound overall.
For more experienced engineers, something like the Kreate 3 might serve as a great way to have something portable on the road where critical listening is still necessary. Smaller speakers are less susceptible to acoustic inconsistencies because they excite rooms less, and while they may not blow away A&R from a record label, they can get the job done while editing and mixing on the go!
The Kreate series offers an easy entry into the world of KRK, combining decades of world-class experience, R&D and more into some very compact packages. The most compact of these is the Kreate 3, being a two-way design with a 3.5″ low-frequency driver and .75″ high-frequency driver. The Kreate 5 & 8 level things up a bit with 5” and 8” low frequency driver respectively, and a 1” high frequency driver.
Whatever you need to create, KRK Kreate can help you do it. For local enquiries, visit Jands.
