Following the release of the five-inch version (and 3-inch version), KRK introduced the Kreate 8, an eight-inch model of the studio monitor and part of the budget-friendly Kreate series.
The new product features an 8-inch fiberglass composite woofer, a 1-inch fabric tweeter, and D-class (woofer) and A/B (tweeter) amplification, providing a total power output of 100 watts. It has XLR, TRS, and RCA connectors, as well as wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 5.3. You can quickly adjust the monitors to the room using the woofer/tweeter filter controls. There is also a convenient volume control.
KRK Kreate 8 Specifications:
- Configuration: 2-Way Bass Reflex
- System Type: Active Studio Monitor
- Low-Frequency Driver: Woofer, 8-inch, woven glass fiber composite cone, ferrite magnet
- High-Frequency Driver: Tweeter, 1”, Textile Dome, neodymium magnet
- Frequency Response (+/- 3dB): 48Hz - 40kHz
- LF Frequency Range (-10 dB): 40Hz
- Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
- Amplifier Configuration: Bi-amplified: LF Class D, HF Class A/B
- LF Amp Power Output: 80 Watts
- HF Amp Power Output: 20 Watts
- Total Power: 100 Watts
- Total Dynamic Power Output: 210 Watts
- Max SPL: 111 dB
- Coverage Angles: 135° Horizontal x 90° Vertical
- Analog Audio Inputs: Balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS Combo / Unbalanced RCA
- Wireless Input: Bluetooth® Classic 5.3 TWS A2DP
- SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio): >94dB
- AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz
- Fuse Type: T6.3AL/250V - Not user serviceable
- Enclosure Construction: PVC Vinyl Wrapped MDF
- Baffle Construction: MDF with reinforced High Impact Polystyrene faceplate
- Product Dimensions (ea.) (H x W x D): 15.28" (388mm) x 10.83" (275mm) x 11.98" (304mm)
- Packaged Dimensions (H x W x D): 19.75" (502mm) x 15.75" (400mm) x 13.3" (343mm)
- Product Weight: 20.5 lbs. (9.3 Kg.)
- Packaged Weight: 25 lbs. (11.3 Kg.)
The KRK Kreate 8 is available for around $200. Visit KRK's official website for more information about these studio monitors.
