KRK V8 Series Five Studio Monitor

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Shape the sound to your studio

Every studio sounds different, which is why the V8 Series Five includes extensive acoustic adjustment tools. Twenty-five fixed boundary and tuning EQs help compensate for placement and room characteristics, while seven professional parametric EQ bands provide even greater control.

Built-in delay also supports immersive monitoring systems and installations where speaker alignment is essential. Instead of relying on external processors, you can fine-tune each monitor directly, creating a listening environment that better reflects your mixes and helps maintain consistency throughout every production session.

Control your monitoring wirelessly

Managing several monitors no longer means adjusting each speaker individually. KRK mesh technology, Bluetooth connectivity, and the KRK Control App allow wireless control across multiple monitors, even across different studio spaces.

You can adjust settings for individual speakers or group them together for faster system-wide changes. This simplifies everyday workflow, especially in stereo, surround, and immersive monitoring environments where maintaining consistent settings across every speaker can save valuable time during setup and calibration.

Hear every detail with confidence

The V8 Series Five uses a bi-amplified Class D design that provides 175 watts to the high-frequency driver and 280 watts to the low-frequency driver, delivering a combined output of 455 watts. This dedicated amplification gives each driver the power it needs for controlled, accurate performance across the frequency spectrum.

An 8-inch woven Kevlar aramid fibre woofer handles low and mid frequencies with precision, while the silk dome tweeter reproduces high frequencies clearly. Together, they produce an honest presentation that helps mixes translate more reliably across different playback systems.

Built for modern production environments

Drawing on decades of KRK monitor development, the V8 Series Five combines proven monitoring principles with practical features for today's studios. Its bass reflex cabinet uses a PVC vinyl-wrapped MDF enclosure with a durable die-cast aluminium baffle, providing a solid platform for accurate monitoring.

Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS combo inputs support analogue and digital connections, giving you flexibility when integrating the monitor into existing equipment. Larger dimensions and extended low-frequency performance make it well suited to professional control rooms, spacious home studios, and immersive production environments where accurate monitoring remains a priority.

Features

• 8-inch woven Kevlar aramid fibre woofer delivers accurate low and midrange reproduction
• 1-inch silk dome tweeter produces clear, detailed high-frequency response
• Class D bi-amplified design provides 455W of total system power
• Twenty-five fixed boundary and tuning EQs optimise performance for different room acoustics
• Seven professional parametric EQ bands allow precise sound customisation
• Built-in delay enables accurate speaker alignment for immersive audio installations
• Wireless Bluetooth connectivity supports convenient remote monitor control
• KRK Mesh technology manages multiple monitors across one or more studio spaces
• KRK Control App lets you adjust individual speakers or grouped monitor systems
• Wide 32 Hz to 40 kHz frequency range captures deep bass and detailed high frequencies
• Maximum SPL of 121 dB delivers powerful monitoring with ample headroom
• Bi-amplified architecture powers each driver independently for improved accuracy
• Bass reflex cabinet enhances low-frequency performance and efficiency
• Die-cast aluminium baffle increases rigidity and reduces unwanted resonance
• PVC vinyl-wrapped MDF enclosure provides a durable and acoustically stable design
• Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS combo input supports analogue and digital connections
• Wide horizontal and vertical dispersion creates a consistent listening experience
• Designed to deliver neutral, reliable monitoring that helps mixes translate across playback systems

Specifications

• Configuration: 2-way bass reflex
• System type: Active studio monitor
• Low-frequency transducer: Woofer, 8-inch, woven Kevlar® aramid fiber cone, shorting ring, ferrite main and bucking magnets
• High-frequency transducer: Tweeter, 1”, silk dome, copper cap, ferrite main magnet, large rear damping chamber
• Frequency response (+/- 3 dB): 35.5 Hz – 38.7 kHz
• Frequency range (+3/-10 dB): 32 Hz – 40 kHz
• Crossover frequency: 1.3 kHz
• Amplifier configuration: Bi-amplified (Class D)
• Amplifier:
  • HF amp power output: 175 Watts
  • LF amp power output: 280 Watts
  • Total power: 455 Watts
• Max SPL: 121 dB
• Coverage angles: 146° Horizontal x 122° Vertical
• Input connector (Analog/AES-3): Balanced XLR / 1/4" TRS combo (analog/digital switchable)
• SNR (Signal to noise ratio): >100 dB
• AC input voltage: 100 – 240VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz
• Fuse type: 5x20 mm T2.5AL 250V
• Construction:
  • Enclosure construction: PVC vinyl-wrapped MDF
  • Baffle construction: Die-cast aluminum
• Dimensions:
  • Product dimensions (H x W x D): 17.28” (439 mm) x 11.22” (285 mm) x 14.10” (358 mm)
  • Packaged dimensions (H x W x D): 23.375” (595 mm) x 15” (380 mm) x 18” (455 mm)
• Weight:
  • Product weight: 32.5 lb (14.7 kg)
  • Packaged weight: 38.5 lb (17.4 kg)
• Optional accessories: KRKSTDX68W1 mounting bracket and KRKSTDX4A1 35 mm mounting adapter
• Product code: V8S5-UK