Detail 01
Bi-amplified, 45W LF Class-D plus 15W HF Class-A/B
Separate amplification is assigned to the low- and high-frequency drivers.
Product detailSKU #1500000446981
KRKKreate 5 5" Studio Monitor (Each)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KRK Kreate 5 is a single active, two-way bass-reflex monitor built for studio tracking, mixing, and detailed audio work. Its 5-inch woven glass-fiber woofer and 1-inch textile-dome tweeter are rated from 58Hz to 40kHz, driven by separate low- and high-frequency amplification. Acoustic boundary controls and EQ tuning give you ways to adjust the monitor for the room, while XLR, 1/4-inch TRS combo, RCA, and Bluetooth Classic 5.3 TWS A2DP inputs cover several source types.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adjusting monitor voicing in studios affected by room reflections or resonance.
- Tracking, mixing, and mastering projects that require an individual active monitor.
- Using balanced XLR, 1/4-inch TRS combo, RCA, or Bluetooth Classic 5.3 TWS A2DP sources.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a pre-packaged monitor pair; this model is sold individually.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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58Hz–40kHz frequency response
Defines the stated response range.
Detail 03
Acoustic boundary controls and EQ tuning
Provides adjustments for adapting the monitor to its acoustic environment.
Detail 04
105dB maximum SPL
The stated maximum sound-pressure level is 105dB.
Detail 05
10.20 x 7.28 x 9 inches
These are the cabinet dimensions for one monitor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This product is one active studio monitor, not a pair.
- 02It supports balanced XLR, 1/4-inch TRS combo, and unbalanced RCA analog inputs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Kreate 5 sold individually?
Yes. The Kreate 5 is a single active studio monitor.
02Can it be adjusted for the room?
Yes. It includes acoustic boundary controls and EQ tuning options.
03What is its stated frequency response?
Its frequency response is 58Hz–40kHz.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- 2-Way Bass Reflex
29 detailsOther
- LF Driver
- 5" woven glass fiber composite cone, ferrite magnet
- Configuration
- 2-Way Bass Reflex
- Analog Inputs
- Balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS Combo/Unbalanced RCA
- Fuse Type
- T4AL/250V (Not user serviceable)
- Enclosure
- PVC vinyl wrapped MDF
- Frequency Response (±3dB)
- 58Hz–40kHz
- System
- Active Studio Monitor
- Tier
- new
- Packaged Weight
- 11.5 lb. (5.2 kg)
- AC Input Voltage
- 100–240VAC (±10%), 50/60Hz
- Product Weight
- 9.5 lb. (4.3 kg)
- HF Amp Power
- 15W
- Amplifier Type
- Bi-amplified (LF: Class-D, HF: Class-A/B)
- Wireless Input
- Bluetooth Classic 5.3 TWS A2DP
- LF Frequency Range (–10dB)
- 46Hz
- Category Source
- detail
- Maximum SPL
- 105dB
- Total Dynamic Power
- 128W
- LF Amp Power
- 45W
- SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
- >94dB
- Dimensions
- 10.20" x 7.28" x 9" (259 mm x 185 mm x 229 mm)
- Korena Special
- false
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.56kHz
- HF Driver
- 1" textile dome, neodymium magnet
- Packaged Dimensions
- 14.75" x 12" x 10.5" (375 mm x 305 mm x 267 mm)
- Total Continuous Power
- 60W
- Coverage Angles
- 135° horizontal x 90° vertical
- Source Id
- site51500000446981
- Baffle
- MDF with reinforced High Impact Polystyrene faceplate
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