KRK's glass-aramid cone technology sets a new standard with even better performance and accuracy!

KRK's Rokit G2 (Generation 2) powered studio monitor is designed to give amazing performance and accuracy for the home or project studio. The G2 Rokit studio monitor has radically curved edges which virtually eliminate diffraction and provides a wider sweet spot. The Rokit G2 monitor also features a great looking cabinet with a front-firing bass port and KRK's trademark yellow glass-aramid composite woofer and soft-domed tweeters. Dual high-power amplifiers in each speaker and active crossovers provide smooth and accurate reproduction. The Rokit monitor has the most accurate response curve in its class ensuring that you hear all of the details in your mix.

The KRK RokitG2 Series takes value-priced monitors to a new performance level. All of the great stuff that Rokit monitors have been known for (front-firing bass port, soft-domed tweeter, glass-aramid composite yellow cone) are still there, but the G2 Rokit's feature refined voicing and a new curved baffle that looks great, reduces diffraction and provides even better monitoring accuracy.

Welcome to the all new Generation 2 RoKit Powered
Studio Monitor Series from KRK Systems. For years the Rokit series has been a popular choice for accurate monitoring in studios large and small. Now the all new Generation 2 Rokit monitor provides a new standard for even better performance and accuracy, raising the bar once again.

No Pain With Gain
Why compromise gain structure to achieve a comfortable listening level? As musicians and recording people themselves, KRK asked that question too. So each Generation 2 Rokit monitor comes with an Input Volume Control that provides an adjustable gain range from +6dB to -30dB. Just another way Rokit lets you focus on your mix, and not on compatibility concerns.

Catch A Wave, For A 3D Mix
Recessed tweeters may look the same, but they don't perform the same. KRK has designed a superior tweeter wave guide for the Rokit that provides optimal high frequency pattern control and focuses the sound outward, away from the cabinet. More conventional designs direct sound along the plane of the cabinet where waveform interaction can cause phase problems and increased diffraction. KRK knows a properly engineered high frequency wave guide is a critical component to great sound, and one key to KRK's award winning performance.

You've Got Connections
At KRK, the focus is your mix. But it doesn't stop at creating accurate monitors. KRK appreciates the need for monitors that not only sound great but work easily into your particular set up. That's why you'll find plenty of input options with your Rokit, sure to accommodate any studio environment. So if it's RCA, quarter-Inch (balanced/unbalanced) or XLR inputs you require, Rockit has got you covered.

Even More Accurate Than Before
KRK took a great monitor series and made it better. KRK's engineers and listening panel took the Generation 2 Rokit's speaker voicing to even more accurate levels. What you hear is what you are intended to hear, coloration is not part of the spec. This performance is brought to you by drivers that are custom-designed by KRK's world-class studio monitor engineering team, for clear, low-distortion performance.

Take Control
While your Generation 2 Rokit leaves the factory voiced to demanding specs, KRK also knows that no two rooms "sound" the same. As such, each Rokit comes equipped with a High Frequency Level Control. This feature provides specific adjustment of high frequency output most commonly affected by room acoustics. It's just one extra level of control that KRK gives you to ensure the most accurate mix for your particular room's acoustics.

Don't Be Square, Curves Ahead
The new Rockit monitor looks different, so it can sound better, and in a wider "sweet spot". Traditional rectangular speakers suffer from diffraction as sounds leaving the edge of the cabinet are reflected back into the original sound field, and at different time intervals. This phase distortion creates a "narrow" or boxy" sound. The Generation 2 Rokit monitor series eliminates this issue with radically engineered curved surfaces, so diffraction is virtually eliminated. Simply put, you'll get better sound in a wider area.

Let's Be Up Front
Take a look at competitive monitors and you'll find ports on the back of the cabinet. These rear-firing ports tend create bass coupling with walls and corners amplifying low frequency information which will color your mix. The superior design of the KRK Generation 2 Rokit monitors include front-firing ports, which are just the right shape and taper to reduce port turbulence. You'll appreciate the clean and accurate bass performance, this approach delivers, even at high SPLs.

Power Up!
A great sounding monitor doesn't stop with a great cabinet and custom drivers. KRK's true bi-amplified amplifier system provides discrete low-distortion power for each driver. While the active crossover systems provide smooth and accurate frequency response, and again, accurate diffraction control.

Note: Monitors are sold as singles.

KRK Rokit Powered 8 Generation 2 Features:

• Radically curved front plate design virtually eliminates diffraction distortion
• Waveguide design provides amazing detail and imaging
• Front-firing port provides low frequency extension without boundary coupling
• New speaker voicing for even more accurate frequency response
• 1" Neodymium soft dome tweeter
• Glass-aramid composite cone woofer
• Frequency response 53Hz to 20kHz
• Peak SPL 106dB

Even at this low price, Rokits offer a balanced mix with clarity and detail let a Rokit put your mix in the pocket.

KRK Rokit Powered 8 Generation 2 Specifications:

• Drivers: Woofer: 8" Glass-aramid composite woofer
• Tweeter: 1" neodymium soft dome tweeter with ferro fluid
• Input: XLR (3-pin), RCA & 1/4" TRS - 10k Ohm, Balanced / Unbalanced
• Amplification: 140 Watt dynamic power bi-amp, 24 dB octave filters
• Frequency response: 45Hz - 20kHz
• Video shielding: Yes
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 15" x 10 7/16" x 13" , 38.1cm x 26.5cm x 33cm
• Shipping Weight: 30 lb. (15 Kg)

KRK Rokit Powered 8 Generation 2

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Mo Monitor!!!

Posted by Chris from Texas on Oct 19, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Project Studio Owner

Reviewer's Play Style: All

I've had these for about a month...I've probably got 70 hours on them, and I've done several mixes. The mixes all translated well without any "oh crap" moments when I played them in the car or anywhere else. I put the mixes up on the net on some recording websites that I frequent, and out of probably 100 mix reviews, nobody had anything negative to say. That generally means that the mixes are translating well across a lot of systems, which is the goal.

I honestly hate the way these things look. They look like they ought to say "MY PLAYSKOOL FIRST MONITOR" on them, LOL...BUT...the lows are tight without being hyped, and the high db rolloff helped with my room. They're built like 2 tanks, and I love the iso pads. Great value...truly happy consumer here.

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excellent monitors but...

Posted by Cameron from fort collins, CO on Jun 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: seasoned guitarist/drummer, recording engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: all things metal

These monitors have an impecable sound, worth way more than their price. The best part about them is without a doubt their stereo image, HUGE sweet spot! The only downside is their bass response. It's not that it isn't their, it really is, it's just so tight that it doesn't deliver a huge sound. A sub would be a good investment because these speakers CAN handle heavy bass, they just aren't tuned with a lot of low end from the get go. so mixes might wind up being bass heavy without an EQ or sub of some kind.

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Best Monitors in their price range!!

Posted by Emberv3 from Allentown, PA on May 4, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Guitarist/Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

These are hands down the best monitors in their price range. I went over to guitar center and sat down with a guy for about a half hour an A/B'd the KRK RP8 G2's, KRK RP6 G2's, Mackie MR8's, and the M-Audio BX8a's. The RP6's didn't have enough low end, the MR8 had a very flat sound but seemed very muddy when the music started to get the slightest bit busy, the BX8a's were bottom heavy with a thin top and the RP8's were just right.

A lot of people(on other forums) talk junk on these monitors saying that people should go buy Adam A7's instead. Thats fine and great and all but A7's are way in another price range. If these monitors are right in your price range they are the best you can get for your money!

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I wish I bought these sooner!

Posted by Old Metal on May 4, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist Musician/Video Game Addict

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

I'm using these as monitors in my editing desk/PC setup. They are replacing a 2.1 system; sats had 5" midwoofs and tweets and were powered by a 100w/channel pro amp, and a 10" powered sub. These blow them completely out of the water. Quality-wise, there's no comparison. Quantity-wise, the Rokit8's get louder than you can tolerate for more than a minute and don't break a sweat. Having all the frequencies coming from a "point source" goes a long way towards quality sound. They are big/heavy and totally worth the money.

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Sweeeeet!

Posted by JHberg from Rockland, ON, Canada on Jan 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Rock, etc

I have had these for around 1 month now and am extremely impressed and pleased. I love these monitors like a child! I switched to these from M-Audio studiophile bx8's and the difference is HUGE. Very flat response. When listening to my vinyl rips they have amazingly flat response. Much better than the M-audio's. They have a real punch that I LOVE. The low end comes through very clearly and does have a punch. The highs aren't misrepresented. They are all around very good to excellent quality. The volume can really be turned up and clarity of sound is virtually unaffected. As i mentioned, with my vinyl rips these sound FANTASTIC. Very recommended!

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