KRK Classic 5 Studio Monitor Review

[@djdcr9621]

Loved the entire review. Getting a pair of these to replace my Pioneer DM-40 monitors. A nice upgrade. Thank you.

[@KubaPIANOmusic]

Same! But didnt buy yet.. can you tell me if you are satisfied with the sound?:)

[@thekarmafarmer608]

You have a great presentation presence and character.

[@joshuachetty6555]

Hi! I just recently fond your channel and it's so helpful. I revolutionised my church using your videos! Thank you so much!

[@stuff.church]

Revolutionized! Wow that is great!

[@ashmidnyt]

Check your wall sockets. You might want to replace them for the accessive noise you are getting. True unbalance cables are noisy, but not to an extend where its annoying. It can also be that your A/C is connected on the same circuit as your system - so you might have a ground issue somewhere. Your surrounding also play a big role in that. Are you near some satelite or cellular towers, Airport, Railway lines etc. First Check your wall socket connections and any extensions.

[@Themorningskoop]

I love the KRK Classic 5s. I record imaging audio for radio stations. I want incredible equipment. These monitors are amazing.

[@Joe_vanni]

they're good for the price but definitely not incredible equipment 🤣

[@mphasis1983]

what do they sound like with no sound coming through? can you just hear a bit of hiss or do the amps make any buzzing sound?

[@Themorningskoop]

@@mphasis1983 They're very quiet. I don't hear any hissing at all. They're definitely worth buying. I don't cut corners when it comes to audio. I want the best sound possible. These monitors are great.

[@mphasis1983]

@@Themorningskoop thanks for your reply. had trouble finding speakers that don't have loud hiss or buzzing amps when no sound is going through them. i just need to make my mind up to either get the classic 5 or rokit 5.

[@Themorningskoop]

@@mphasis1983 Glad to help. I really love the Classic 5. If I had problems with them, I wouldn't use them. Good luck.

[@Natephillips_music]

thanks for all the info! great video !

[@TheKing4576]

Up grading my monitors definitely looking into these for great price

[@gussetblaster6786]

They're selling for $399 (for a pair) on special over here in Australia. For that price I just can't resist. I got a massive headache researching monitor speakers, specifically the KRK Rokit range in general. I figured these were the best allrounder for my Allen & Heath DJ Mixer set-up in my little apartment.

[@deepthings4311]

Me too! Probably gonna pick some up before the end of the week at store dj. $399 is too hard to resist!

[@reyouxbdye]

Me three haha

[@elwoodroadsmusic9639]

Damn mate I literally just did that. Complete headfark doing the research, saw these pop up yesterday for $399...sold. Just waiting on delivery :)

[@Anticulation]

@@deepthings4311 You won't regret it man. They are absolutely mint!

[@Anticulation]

@@elwoodroadsmusic9639 They're great speakers. Specifically if you like a deep sound. Being able to manipulate the bass and treble on the back makes all the difference. In saying that i like to keep mine flat.

[@TheKing4576]

Thinking getting just one ☝️ extra speaker in my studio set up 🆙

[@honestnewsnet]

Thanks for honest review.

[@DJCHAMAK876]

Getting myself a pair soon 💯...oh and nice and honest video 👍🏾

[@Jay-zn8rg]

How are they?

[@GlasgowSkyline]

Question, can I connect my audio interface (focusrite) to the balanced and connect my PC to the RCA at the same time? Essentially use them as my PC speakers whilst also use them for when I play guitar through the focusrite.

[@stuff.church]

I don't know, I have never tried that, and unfortunately I knocked over my speaker stands and broke the speakers so I can't test it for you

[@plaguesofwrath]

It *should* work. I know I did that with some Tannoy monitors I used to have years ago. Haven't tried it with my KRK Classic 5s, but you can set the focusrite as your playback device. If you're on on Windows, just click on the speaker icon in the bottom right of the screen and you can select your playback device from there. If you're on Mac, I don't know how to change the playback device, but I wouldn't imagine it'd be any more difficult than on Windows.

[@RetroNight87]

Is it quite good for mastering or need to buy something more expensive?

[@stuff.church]

I use them and another pair of monitors for home mastering, but for pro level mastering you'll need a much more expensive setup and a fully treated room (at that point its better to hire an expert to master)

[@amandeepsajjan1664]

Do both of the speakers have the inputs on the back

[@stuff.church]

Yes they do, you can use them independently

[@sgriffett541]

@@stuff.church thank you Amandeep... this is a major selling point at this entry level imho that gets completely ignored. And they're bi amped also a big deal at this price point... cheers!

[@rickwashbrook4926]

Thankyou for the review. Do you know or about the Classic KRK I read that they are in short FLAT and the newer generation ? has a bump from 1000K to 3000K and that to me logically puts a read flag up for me. If this information is correct. Please can you advise me on this. Rick Washbrook

[@stuff.church]

I have not heard them, sorry

[@gjumper968]

6 minutes into a 6:40 video for you to get around to telling us how they sound? Thanks for wasting our time

[@nuggetman2294]

I won one of these on a Gibson instagram giveaway and I honestly s thought it was an amp. I have no idea what ima use it for all I have is a electric guitar so idk if I can use it.

[@gmmusic9749]

great video!! I have the classic 5s also but I have noticed there is a buzzing when they are on? any ideas how to fix this?

[@stuff.church]

If you are using RCA cables that could be an issue

[@gmmusic9749]

@@stuff.church they are both connected to my audio interface with XLR cables

[@timtellnolie1315]

Thanks for the info! Went with the classic

[@hans2105]

Good review! Just bought a pair of these in silver.

[@pubudumadushan8478]

Outdoor can play ?

[@GurpalSinghmusic]

Is this sound same like krk rokit 5 gen 3 or its better than them..?

[@stuff.church]

They are different but similar speakers. I have not heard the rokits

[@tylerconnelly]

I’m going to start with one then add the other

[@MitchellReynolds26]

krk classic 5 g3 hf level adjust 0db of level adjust 0db how do I do it on classic 5 g3

[@MitchellReynolds26]

How do get them on higher settings krk classic 5

[@timmytfpv7316]

hows the bass on them can they handle electric drum pad ok

[@stuff.church]

Yes they have pretty decent bass, you can also add a sub if needed

[@timmytfpv7316]

Thanks for the reply 👍

[@Time-Shepherd.]

🤠👍 cheers!

[@fabricirillo]

Hi Mina...i don t understand the differences between these and the Rockit5 G4 (the one with keevlar tweeter) in terms of quality, perfotmance and specs (apart from the diffents input and room control)... could u clarify this???

[@stuff.church]

I have not used the Rokits. I believe the rokits are an "updated" version of this, but I do not know the difference in sound quality

[@fabricirillo]

thanks Mina for the reply...i appreciate it. All the best

[@burieddeepbetween]

Hey you! Are you doing research for new studio monitors? Yeah I was too, a couple weeks ago. Lucky you, I can tell you a thing or two. I got the G3 today. Right out the box they sound incredible. Truly incredible. Barely any hiss even when given full juice from my Yamaha MX mixer with no inputs. I'm glad I went with KRK. But let me tell you a few more things... The G3 get HOT when playing them for extended periods. This is due to the AB class amps. If you plan on playing them LOUD for extended periods, get the G4 instead. They have a class D amp which will keep them cooler. I can't speak to the sound fidelity of the G4 but they are likely also excellent. These G3 speakers are definitely colouring the sound to some degree. They are not true flat when the knobs on the back are set to flat. But if you take the high and low knobs and bring them down one notch, they sound more neutral and allow some room for mids. A perfect pair of monitoring speakers should not be flattering to crappy recordings or sources. This is probably the letdown for the G3, as I've played some low bitrate / poorly mastered records and they actually sound tolerable - but they shouldn't. This isn't ideal for monitoring, this is more ideal for consumer purposes. Making adjustments to the knobs on the G3 will be necessary for flat monitoring. My suggestion would be, if you want a good mixed use speaker for both monitoring in a DAW and listening to music for enjoyment, you can't go wrong with the G3, unless you want to thrash them all summer long above 50% gain. I feel like these would suffer and die after repeated abuse of that nature. The bass is amazing for 5 inch woofers. I almost don't want to get a sub, but I will be anyway because I'm a basshead. The bass is accurate. Notes/frequencies aren't being dropped all over the place like cheap consumer speakers. These have a light up logo on the front of the housing. This might be annoying if you are using them in a blackout movie room. Which you shouldn't be anyway, as they are far too small for that application. The G3 come with soft pads on the bottom of the housing, so don't bother buying third party pads for desk utilisation. A nice inbuilt feature to have. Another key difference is the auto off function. The G3 does not turn off automatically after 30 minutes. The G4 does, and many people complain about this feature. I was tossing up between these two, the Yamaha HS5 and the Focal Alpha 50. If I had double the cash the Focal Alpha 50 would have been my pick, but I honestly don't know how I'd be able to tell the difference. These G3 sound superb. To give you a point of reference, the best speakers I own are a pair of KEF C55 (British made audiophile level stuff) and the G3 sound BETTER. Having said that, the C55 aren't studio monitors, and aren't 50W like the KRKs. Take that with a pinch of salt. Good luck, and enjoy whatever you end up with. Just remember, if you are going to play them for hours on end at high volumes, don't get a class AB amped speaker. Get class D for thrashing.

[@fabriziocirillo]

@@burieddeepbetween thanks a Lot man....i really appreciate

[@vice_cd7826]

What he said about the sound is true!! Some other guys in other videos keep making u listen to how they sound! through your phone??🤣😂

[@Music-pi9cy]

What is the difference between Classic and one that is not? sorry if you said in the video, but i don't speak english :/

[@stuff.church]

I believe that have different cone materials

[@somewhatsomething4882]

Are these ok to use using the side of cabinet as the bottom, with the bass ports on the inside ie not at the outer end of each unit? Cheers

[@stuff.church]

I'm not sure I understand the setup?

[@somewhatsomething4882]

@@stuff.church ok sorry. What I meant was simply laying the speakers on their sides as opposed to having them as they are shown in ads or vids. It's better for monitoring because all frequencies are presented to the listener at the same position (height in this case) creating a more integrated sound. It's the optimum position for most but not all reference monitors.👍

[@stuff.church]

Interesting, I've actually heard the opposite, that laying on the side gives a worse image the vertically. Here is one article about it: www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-can-my-monitors-go-their-sides

[@somewhatsomething4882]

@@stuff.church ok but does it say anything in the manual about the positioning? I have a pair of ALESIS M1 mk2's and the manual says laying them on their sides is the "optimal" way to set-up those particular speakers. Was wondering what the manual for the KRKs says...

[@d_m1nhh]

What's the difference between this and 5G3? I find that they look identical, not sure about the sound quality tho

[@stuff.church]

The 5g3 are redesigned but I don't know the sound difference

[@urupex1659]

so i guess thats a very stupid question and i guess that i´ll regret asking that too because its awkward, but they´re coming in a pair, right?

[@stuff.church]

Not a stupid questions. These are sold individually.

[@soulfulmusictime3315]

Does this montor goes to sleep /auto standby mode by itself ? Any way to deal with it?

[@stuff.church]

Yes it does, I don't know if you can change that

[@Gongoradiego]

Do you know why do some krk say powered and others don't? Is it the same or does something change?

[@stuff.church]

I don't, almost all low and mid range studio monitors are powered

[@MitchellReynolds26]

How do I put krk classic 5 max

[@stuff.church]

I have not heard them

[@MarkAnthony5150]

How do they compare to m audios, I want to Guitar rig amp Sims software live..ty

[@stuff.church]

I think they are better than the M-Audios

[@ruksit-a9689]

Is this the price 149 for just ONE or Pair of these from Amazon?

[@stuff.church]

Yes

[@GebBoozle]

Just one.

[@jl7796]

what difference from classic to rokit

[@SwenoOfficial]

Sold... thanks. Lol

[@PaulCombs-r6f]

Champlin Lights

[@ArchibaldBing]

973 Rashawn Squares

[@youtubo6518]

Ma tipo 140 € tw ne arriva una ?

[@stuff.church]

The are $150 each

[@sophiabenson7845]

636 Gorczany Islands

[@HADAZImusic]

How do they connect to a laptop? Bluetooth or chord?

[@stuff.church]

You'd need and audio interface or adapter cable

[@ElizabethLee-q9t]

Haylee Field

[@harveygarrett4129]

Kinda lost me when you didn't play them. I get it, but you know ...

[@stuff.church]

Yea, it just doesn't make sense to listen to speakers on other speakers. You'll hear your speakers, not these.

[@harveygarrett4129]

@@stuff.church true enough

[@ammedia1503]

Speaker size plz?

[@stuff.church]

5"

[@kimdiez2681]

Classic "5" ....duh.

[@GrahamOgden-o1f]

Osinski Ways

[@apepdoitagain]

😂 lol bro you sure you don’t wanna Uber over and set up all your monitors for a comparison? Every crackle and pop is a shot or a chug in this beer game 😅

[@MitchellReynolds26]

krk classic 5 g3 hf level adjust 0db of level adjust 0db how do I have classic 5 g3 like krk rokit 5 G3 high level 0 and LF level 0