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product_id: 162377331
title: "5\" Classic Studio Monitor"
brand: "krk"
price: "$630"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/162377331-5-classic-studio-monitor
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Class A/B bi-amped amplifier 5-inch glass-aramid woofer Customizable frequency contour 5" Classic Studio Monitor

**Brand:** krk
**Price:** $630
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your mix game with KRK Classic 5 — where precision meets punch.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5" Classic Studio Monitor by krk
- **How much does it cost?** $630 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/162377331-5-classic-studio-monitor)

## Best For

- krk enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted krk brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tight, Punchy Bass:** Lightweight glass-aramid woofer and front bass port ensure tight, distortion-free low end.
- • **Crystal-Clear Highs:** Soft-dome tweeter with waveguide delivers pristine, articulate highs up to 35kHz—hear every detail.
- • **Pro-Grade Amplification:** Custom bi-amped Class A/B amp offers large headroom and ultra-low distortion for flawless mixes.
- • **Compact Studio Powerhouse:** Sleek, lightweight design fits any workspace while delivering professional-grade monitoring.
- • **Precision Sound Sculpting:** Tailor highs and lows with intuitive frequency controls for your unique studio vibe.

## Overview

The KRK 5" Classic Studio Monitor combines 30+ years of audio innovation with a 5-inch glass-aramid woofer and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter, powered by a custom bi-amped Class A/B amplifier. Designed for professional producers and engineers, it offers customizable frequency controls, low-resonance enclosure, and optional +2dB bass boost, delivering accurate, distortion-free sound ideal for critical mixing and mastering in compact studio environments.

## Description

KRK Classic 5 Powered Studio Monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation From the world’s leading studio monitor manufacturer. Borrowing concepts from the rokit line—one of the most used studio monitor lines in the world, The Classic 5 defaults to a new flat frequency solution towards more critical listening—transpiring into more accurate mixes. With the optional +2dB KRK bass boost, the Classic 5 holds true to the sound that music creators around the world have loved for years. The Classic 5 monitors deliver a multitude of features geared to meet the demands of today's competitive producers and engineers including an innovative class A/B amplifier with a built-in automatic limiter, a 1” soft dome tweeter and 5” glass-Aramid composite woofer, a waveguide designed to ensure detailed Imaging in the listening position, a front-slotted bass port to reduce boundary coupling and allow flexible positioning in the room, and multiple input connections to ensure the Classic 5 will easily integrate into any system configuration. Taking cues from one of the most used studio monitors in the world, The KRK Classic 5 is a valuable compact solution towards accurate mixes and productions.

Review: excelent studio monitor - Full disclosure, the only music genre I work with is Rock, (hard, melodic, metal etc.) so I can only speak to that with respect to this product. With 35+ years studio experience both as an artist and engineer, I can say these are perfect for all phases of recording, mixing and mastering. The bass has just enough punch to give you a reference when mixing a kick drum and bass to provide adequate separation between the two resulting in a solid bottom end. The mid spectrum is well represented helping to keep that "boxed'" sound at a minimum. The highs are a little on the bright side for my taste but once I got used to what the finished product sounded like on different audio devices I was able to compensate when rolling off 10k during the mastering process. I have no problem with the sleep feature, they wake up pretty quick once they sense audio. The LED logo looks cool and lets me know they are powered on. Not sure why other reviews take a shot at KRK for this feature. I chose this speaker for a few reasons. 1. KRK has been in this space for a while giving studios an option other than the de facto yamaha 2. I didn't want all the other options like the analyzer. (unnecessary in my opinion) 3. Price. 20 years ago you pay $700 for a decent pair of monitors 4. Size. They are small and light for a powered monitor. In closing, these speakers do exactly what they were designed to do. Give you an audio reference of your recording, mixing or matering project. They are not going to throw big bass or blast the room. You should have another reference speaker system for that. It takes time and experience to know what a good mix sounds like in a controlled environment like a studio and how that translates once its out in the public being played on thousands of different systems. These speakers provide a great reference to accomplish that.
Review: Durable and High-Quality - This was the perfect gift for my boyfriend who’s a music producer! I got this for him almost three years ago, and to this day he uses it all the time!

## Features

- High/Low-frequency controls contour your sound for environment, preference, and music style, and the custom bi-amped, class A/B amp offers large headroom and low distortion
- Soft-dome tweeter with optimized waveguide provides smooth, pristine and articulate highs up to 35kHz
- The low-resonance enclosure minimizes distortion and color, and the lightweight, glass-aramid composite woofer delivers clear midrange and tight bass
- Flat Low Frequency Adjustment adding versatility and improved accuracy for mixes that translate in different environments
- Superior low-end extension with optional setting of plus-2dB KRK Bass Boost acclaimed by music creators worldwide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XZZTZ3Q |
| Audio Driver Size | 5 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,740 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #84 in Studio Audio Monitors |
| Color | BLACK |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,239) |
| Date First Available | September 17, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00816654008411 |
| Impedance | 1 Ohms |
| Included Components | Monitor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Item model number | CLG5G3 |
| Manufacturer | KRK |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Classic 5 |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 15"D x 12"W x 10"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Computers |
| Series Number | 5 |
| Set Name | Classic 5 - Black |
| Shape | Rectangular with rounded edges |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 101 dB |
| Speaker Size | 5 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Monitor |
| Special Feature | Speaker |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional studio recording and mixing |
| Style | Classic 5 |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 1.0 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 25.4 Millimeters |
| UPC | 816654008381 816654008411 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Mono
- **Brand:** KRK
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Frequency Response:** 20 KHz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 20 Watts

## Images

![5" Classic Studio Monitor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612+JUeg8wL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this the price for just ONE of these?**
A: Yes. Just ONE. I thought it was for two, but no...just one.

**Q: Is this the G3**
A: Yes it is. G4 is more square and has a bigger opening at the base.

**Q: Does a female xlr cord go into this?**
A: As the photo on the product page shows, you would plug the male end of an XLR cable into the monitor for balanced operation.  The monitors follow the standard practice of having female XLR connectors as inputs, just as you would find on mixing boards and other studio equipment.  Outputs generally have male XLR connectors.  To accomodate this, standard XLR cables have a male connector on one end and a female one on the other.  An unusual arrangement, should you ever encounter one, would require a  non-standard cable or a gender-changing adapter.

**Q: will this work with am ensoniq keyboard ?**
A: Sure. They are powered monitors, meaning they don't need anything else like a stereo receiver or amp.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excelent studio monitor
*by D***R on January 16, 2024*

Full disclosure, the only music genre I work with is Rock, (hard, melodic, metal etc.) so I can only speak to that with respect to this product. With 35+ years studio experience both as an artist and engineer, I can say these are perfect for all phases of recording, mixing and mastering. The bass has just enough punch to give you a reference when mixing a kick drum and bass to provide adequate separation between the two resulting in a solid bottom end. The mid spectrum is well represented helping to keep that "boxed'" sound at a minimum. The highs are a little on the bright side for my taste but once I got used to what the finished product sounded like on different audio devices I was able to compensate when rolling off 10k during the mastering process. I have no problem with the sleep feature, they wake up pretty quick once they sense audio. The LED logo looks cool and lets me know they are powered on. Not sure why other reviews take a shot at KRK for this feature. I chose this speaker for a few reasons. 1. KRK has been in this space for a while giving studios an option other than the de facto yamaha 2. I didn't want all the other options like the analyzer. (unnecessary in my opinion) 3. Price. 20 years ago you pay $700 for a decent pair of monitors 4. Size. They are small and light for a powered monitor. In closing, these speakers do exactly what they were designed to do. Give you an audio reference of your recording, mixing or matering project. They are not going to throw big bass or blast the room. You should have another reference speaker system for that. It takes time and experience to know what a good mix sounds like in a controlled environment like a studio and how that translates once its out in the public being played on thousands of different systems. These speakers provide a great reference to accomplish that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Durable and High-Quality
*by S***N on November 15, 2025*

This was the perfect gift for my boyfriend who’s a music producer! I got this for him almost three years ago, and to this day he uses it all the time!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear sound with strong bass
*by M***Y on August 22, 2025*

Build feels solid and professional.

## Frequently Bought Together

- KRK 5" Classic Studio Monitor
- Sound Addicted - Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 5 Inch Monitors, Pair of Two High Density Acoustic Foam which Fits Most Speaker Stands | SMPad 5
- Monoprice XLR Male to 1/4-Inch TRS Male Cable - Gold Plated, High Fidelity and Eliminate Noise in the Recording Studio and On Stage, 16AWG, 6 Feet, Black, 6Ft

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*