Overview
The KRK V Series traces its roots back to the late 1980s, when KRK Systems was founded with a focus on nearfield monitors that translated reliably in real‑world studios. The original V Series speakers quickly earned a reputation for clarity and balance, becoming fixtures in professional control rooms as well as emerging project studios. Designed to reveal mix details without flattering the sound, the early V Series reflected a philosophy centered on trust and translation—tools meant to tell engineers the truth rather than impress them on first listen.
Over successive generations, the V Series evolved alongside changes in music production, incorporating advances in driver materials, cabinet design, and amplification while preserving its core sonic identity. Each iteration aimed to refine accuracy and consistency, bridging KRK’s early pro‑studio heritage with the needs of modern producers working across genres and formats.
Now, the V Series Five stands as the most innovative monitor in KRK’s history: defined by precision, adaptability, and a commitment to helping music sound right everywhere it’s created and played.
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)
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
Enclosure Construction: PVC Vinyl-wrapped MDF
Baffle Construction: Diecast aluminum
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)
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