Design Goals

KRK’s design goal for your V6 was to create a monitor capable of accurately reproducing sound with unsurpassed clarity and accuracy. Other monitors in the marketplace tend to modify, extend, or “tilt” their response above 1 kHz to sound more “spatial, exciting and impressive”. What is often overlooked is this practice tends to make you incorrectly balance your mixes to compensate for this effect, leading to poor “translation”.

Your V6 was designed to reproduce the signal with a minimal of frequency enhancement. Rather than attempting to defy physics, your V6 delivers unaltered high frequencies and respectable low frequency response with exceptional accuracy from a 6” woofer in a reasonably small cabinet.

System Highlights

Ability to Translate - An often-repeated phrase that we hear at KRK about our monitors’ performance is their ability to translate. A mix made on your V6’s will translate to other environments and other monitors with no surprises saving you extra time and eliminating superfluous work. They will perform flawlessly for years in the professional and non-professional environment alike.

Flexibility - Your V6 monitor contains an active input circuit specifically designed for balanced or unbalanced input signals. The audio input connector accepts XLR and ¼” phone or TRS connectors.

Active Filter Crossovers - Each monitor cabinet contains three active filters. (Subsonic, low-pass and high- pass filter) These three filters work together to deliver superior linear frequency response. Active filter crossovers generate less heat resulting in no signal drift or component variations to provide a more stable image.

Balanced Power – KRK’s amplifier construction is proven, durable and straightforward. Output wattage is balanced to optimize LF and HF driver performance. Your V6 monitor uses a toroidal power transformer for the lowest possible hum and minimum noise artifacts.

No Compression - Your V6 contains no signal compression, which artificially limits the dynamic range of the program source and is found in some competing products. Although signal compression is often used to make monitors sound louder, fuller, and to control unwanted characteristics of the raw drivers, the result is a compromised mix. Your V6 design is uncomplicated without extras between you and your mix.

Furniture-Grade Construction - The cabinetry of your V6 is constructed from ¾” medium density fiberboard (MDF). The cabinet has been specifically designed to minimize unwanted cabinet resonance. All cabinet edges and port openings are heavily radiused to reduce edge diffractions and port flutter. Cabinet finish is a neutral fingerprint proof gray Zolatone®.

Custom Made Drivers - KRK is renowned for using the highest performance drivers available for our products. Your V6 carries on this tradition. A specially designed polyvinyl LF driver was carefully selected and specifically for this cabinet volume with one goal in mind, “minimal compromises, no surprises”. A proprietary silk dome tweeter was created to deliver smooth, natural highs at high sound pressure levels. Both of these components caused Bobby Owsinski from EQ magazine to remark, “The V6 has a big monitor sound in the package of a small monitor. It literally has the biggest bottom I’ve ever heard in a monitor of this size”

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V6 specifications

The KRK V6 is a prominent studio monitor that combines innovation and acoustic expertise, designed to meet the needs of musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Leveraging KRK's renowned reputation for quality sound reproduction, the V6 stands out with its impressive features and advanced technologies, making it an ideal choice for professional and home studios alike.

One of the standout features of the KRK V6 is its bi-amped design, which incorporates separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter, allowing for improved audio clarity and dynamic range. The low-end is powered by a 6.5-inch Kevlar woofer, which ensures a tight and accurate bass response, while the 1-inch tweeter delivers smooth, detailed highs. This combination allows for a well-balanced sound profile that translates well across various playback systems.

KRK’s signature front-firing bass port facilitates low-frequency response without boundary coupling, which is crucial for maintaining accuracy during mixing. This innovative design helps in reducing unwanted resonances that can distort the sound, ensuring a cleaner listening experience. The V6 also incorporates KRK's proprietary DSP-driven room tuning technology, which allows users to adapt the monitor’s response to their specific listening environment. This feature includes adjustable EQ settings that help tailor the sound to compensate for acoustic anomalies in the room.

In terms of build quality, the V6 features a sleek, modern design that not only looks impressive but is also optimized for sound performance. Its robust enclosure minimizes resonance and prevents unwanted coloration of sound, further allowing for an accurate mixing experience.

The KRK V6 is equipped with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, providing versatile connectivity options suitable for various studio setups. This versatility makes it easier for audio professionals to integrate the monitor into any existing system seamlessly.

Overall, the KRK V6 is an exceptional studio monitor that delivers high-quality sound reproduction, advanced room correction technologies, and flexible connectivity. Whether you’re mixing tracks, producing music, or simply enjoying your favorite tunes, the KRK V6 promises a listening experience that is both precise and enjoyable, making it a valuable addition to any audio setup.
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