KRK R6G3 Rokit 6 G3 6" 2-Way Passive Studio Monitor (Discontinued)

Active vs. passive: Right up front, let's be clear about the distinction between the two as it applies to the KRK R6 series... not that cost is the be-all end-all factor in quality, but a $20 price tag seems questionable when you consider it to be the difference between the passive and the active version of this monitor. That's $20 for a 2 channel amplifier, crossover network, and a power supply. That being said, I elected to invest in my "active electronics" separately from my speakers, and keep it outside the cabinet in my studio rack where it belongs. (Incidentally, if you read the negative reviews for the active version of the R6, many of them cite amplifier issues as the main cause of dissatisfaction.) That being said, my signal chain is as follows: The audio interface connects to a 2 in / 4 out DSP. From the DSP, all frequencies above 50Hz are sent through a Behringer A500 power amplifier to feed the monitors and the frequencies below 50Hz are sent through another A500 bridged mono to feed the sub.Signal: As a sound engineer, I realize that we can't simply plug a set of speakers in and expect them to be "perfect." Not only will they exhibit a series of minor peaks and dips caused by the various modes and resonances inside the enclosure, but even a speaker tuned flat in an anechoic chamber will still sound 10 different ways in 10 different rooms. For this reason, you need to DSP your input signal accordingly. (Skipping this step before evaluating your speakers is like reviewing a guitar without ever tuning it first.) Case in point, any review that you read by someone claiming that these monitors are bass-heavy was clearly written without any attempt to correct the response for that listening space. Nevertheless, in my search for a proper studio monitor, I looked for the easiest to correct frequency response, and the KRK R6 emerged as the winner among passives for under $200 a piece... though that's just my budget. Beneath my review, I attached a picture of the inverse DSP curve and the resulting RTA response profile with the sub turned off so it's just the monitors.Sound: After about 24 hours of listening with the speakers corrected to a flat 50Hz-20kHz response I have to say I am very impressed. My tracks translate incredibly well between the KRKs, my main listening room setup, and my studio headphones (also DSP'd flat.) These monitors are designed with the tweeter's dome slightly forward of the woofer cone's center mass; this suggests a somewhat downward lobing effect, and my ears confirm this, so the speakers sit slightly up of center where my ears are more or less on axis with the woofer, not so much the spot between the woofer and the tweeter. In this position, the speakers are also very time-coherent and very revealing.The bottom line: If you're interested in passives, make sure you understand what you're getting into, make sure you're familiar with what it takes to achieve flat performance, and hopefully you too will chime in with a 5 star review.

There are probably some speakers out there with even better audio quality, but none that I would be able to afford. I think these KRK are still overpriced, but are currently the only brand I buy now. Tried Yamaha's new model that is supposed to compete with these, but the Yamaha was multiple levels away from even being comparable to the KRK.These sound best with a good source (think DAC, not iphone) and when placed at ear level (not on the floor or on a desk several feet lower than your ears.) For the 6" I like to dial down the bass on the back, and even cut the 30-100 HZ frequencies with an EQ, so that I can enjoy the excellent midrange and treble at higher volumes without muddy bloated bass. These are not subwoofers. I send the lower frequencies to KRK 8" (and hopefully KRK 10" someday).The maximum volume before too much distortion is not enough to fill a large living room. These are more like near field studio monitors than full tower house party speakers. I ended up buying multiple pairs each of KRK 5", 6", and 8" to achieve a full SPL drenching, which makes a very expensive set up.If there is one thing I would like to see, it is a non-ported version of these. I have always liked non-ported speakers better, and I think many "audiophiles" do. The quality did improve for me when I blocked the KRK ports with foam. Unfortunately many consumers judge a speaker by how much boomy bass they get when they listen to rap and pop.

Great set of studio monitors. Flat and accurate sounding frequency response. Great bass definition that doesn't become boomy or bloom out and overpower the other frequencies. Highs are clear and do not sound harsh or become fatiguing. Being studio monitors, they are very revealing and will pick up flaws in the signal chain/source material and not smooth it over like other speakers.Make sure to position and aim them properly for near-field listening and put them on either isolation pads or stands and get the sweet spot (right between the tweeter and woofer) pointed at ear-level for optimal performance.

From work, I have had experience with the Rokit 6 powered version of these and was impressed. I purchased the R6 version for my personal studio editing because I already had a mixer and power amp. Once set up correctly and aimed properly these are just as impressive as the Rokit 6. I have yet to run a room eq but even without that they are exceptionally clear and balanced. These are great for flat line editing as is but you might want to add a sub-woofer if you want to use them for just listening to music.

Dang! I thought I was buying a powered speaker, but I bought the passive speaker instead. The speaker sounds great and works well, I just wish it was powered...

EXCELLENT speakers! I have the KRK Rokit 8s for my studio monitors and needed some new shelf speakers for my playback room upstairs. These are just awesome, and I didn't have to buy a new amp since they are passive. The sound is what I expect from KRK and I'm extremely happy with them as shelf speakers. Crisp highs and boomy lows. I would easily buy these again!

a ridiculous experience.I bought a single one and thought it was the price for pair.I have totally no idea about the meaning of "passive" before I realise it could not connect to my PC ,so I have to order another one monitor and an amp,which is much bigger than my budget and much expansive than bought in China. it's the most stupid thing in my life

I wasn't familiar with studio monitors until a couple of months ago, but I've fallen in love with KRK. I have a passive and a powered monitor. The sound in the passive is slightly better and would definitely recommend this to anyone.