The KRK V Series Five wireless-controlled studio monitors represent the latest innovation from KRK, integrating wireless control technology into a range of modern monitoring solutions. Announced as a significant update, these studio monitors feature the KRK Mesh wireless control app, allowing for seamless adjustments to settings, EQ profiles, and levels directly from a mobile device.

This fifth-generation series includes three models, each equipped with advanced acoustic tuning tools to enhance performance: the V4 with a 4-inch woofer, the V6 with a 6.5-inch woofer, and the V8 with an 8-inch woofer. These monitors promise to deliver exceptional headroom, dynamic response, and accurate sound reproduction, catering to diverse audio production needs.

The introduction of wireless technology marks a notable advancement, eliminating the hassle of manual adjustments and offering convenience for both stereo and more complex Dolby Atmos setups.

KRK’s V Series Five is the fifth-generation line and comprises three models: the V4 with a 4-inch woofer, the V6 with a 6.5-inch woofer, and the V8 with an 8-inch woofer. The V4 offers a frequency response of 48 Hz to 40 kHz and a maximum SPL of 113 dB. The V6 extends down to 40 Hz and has a maximum SPL of 118 dB. The V8 reaches down to 32 Hz and has a maximum SPL of 121 dB.

Each monitor in the series provides 280 W of low-frequency amplification and 175 W of high-frequency amplification per monitor, respectively. Transducers across the range include woven Kevlar woofers mounted in cast-aluminium frames paired with a 1-inch silk-dome tweeter. The design incorporates an integrated waveguide to improve off-axis consistency and imaging.

The cabinets employ a front-ported bass-reflex enclosure and offer Neutrik XLR/TRS connectors alongside analogue and AES3 inputs. Units include a removable protective grille and feature mounting points for installation. Digital and analog signal handling and amplification are specified as ESS converters, Analog Devices DSPs, and Pascal Class D amplifier modules.

The V Series Five monitors use woven Kevlar woofers mounted in cast-aluminium frames paired with a 1-inch silk-dome tweeter across the range. The design incorporates an integrated waveguide intended to improve off-axis consistency and imaging, and the cabinets employ a front-ported bass-reflex enclosure. Units include a removable protective grille and feature mounting points for installation, reflecting the series’ enclosure and mechanical design choices. Transducer, enclosure, and mechanical features are specified consistently across the V4, V6 and V8 models.

Signal conversion and processing are specified as ESS converters and Analog Devices DSP chips, while amplification is implemented with Pascal Class D amplifier modules. Input connectivity includes Neutrik XLR/TRS connectors for professional connections, and the available input signal types are analogue and AES3. The combination of converters, DSPs and Class D amplification defines the series’ electronic signal chain. The listed hardware components and input options apply to the V Series Five monitors as described in the product announcement.

Wireless control for the V Series Five is provided via the KRK Mesh app from a phone to “adjust settings, compare EQ profiles and manage levels without having to get up.” The KRK Mesh app enables adjustments to monitor settings, EQ profiles and levels using a mobile device. The app allows comparison of EQ profiles directly on the device and provides remote access to output-level adjustments. These wireless control functions are implemented through the phone-based KRK Mesh interface.

Controls can be applied to individual monitors or grouped for stereo pairs or Dolby Atmos setups. Grouping options include stereo pairs and Dolby Atmos configurations to permit multi-monitor control within a single mobile session. “the last thing you want to do when fine-tuning a mix is crawl behind your speakers to make an adjustment.”

significant leap forward in both performance and functionality

exceptional headroom, dynamic response, and faithful reproduction

adjust settings, compare EQ profiles and manage levels without having to get up

the last thing you want to do when fine-tuning a mix is crawl behind your speakers to make an adjustment.

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CONCLUSION

KRK unveiled the V Series Five studio monitors as a fifth-generation range that incorporates wireless control.

The series integrates KRK Mesh phone-based wireless control to adjust settings, compare EQ profiles and manage levels, and allows controls to be applied to individual monitors or grouped for stereo pairs or Dolby Atmos setups.

Transducer and acoustic features include woven Kevlar woofers in cast-aluminium frames, a 1-inch silk-dome tweeter, an integrated waveguide, and a front-ported bass-reflex enclosure.

Digital and amplification hardware is specified as ESS converters, Analog Devices DSPs and Pascal Class D amplifier modules, and the monitors offer Neutrik XLR/TRS connectors with analogue and AES3 inputs along with a removable protective grille and mounting points for installation.