CLASSIC 8

Professional studio monitor

Building on KRK’s legacy of precision and sonic performance, the new KRK CLASSIC 8 powered studio monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation from the world’s leading studio monitor manufacturer. Borrowing concepts from previous ROKIT lines—some of the world’s most widely used studio monitors—the CLASSIC 8 defaults to a new flat frequency solution for more critical listening, resulting in more accurate mixes. With the optional ability to engage the +2dB KRK Bass Boost, the CLASSIC 8 can also deliver the enhanced bass response and sound that music creators around the world have come to appreciate for years.

The CLASSIC 8 is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilizes a 1" textile soft dome tweeter paired with an 8" glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 100 watts of power, with a 75-watt amp for the woofer and a 25-watt amp for the tweeter.

Classic family	Classic 5	Classic 7	Classic 8	Scott Storch Classic 8ss
Configuration	2 ways	2 ways	2 ways	2 ways
System type	Active studio monitor	Active studio monitor	Active studio monitor	Active studio monitor
Low frequency transducer	5" Aramid Glass Woofer	7" Aramid Glass Woofer	8" Aramid Glass Woofer	8" Aramid Glass Woofer
High frequency transducer	1" textile soft dome tweeter	1" textile soft dome tweeter	1" textile soft dome tweeter	1" textile soft dome tweeter
Frequency response (+/- 3dB)	56 Hz - 30 kHz	47.5 Hz - 34.5 kHz	42.5 Hz - 28 kHz	42.5 Hz - 28 kHz
Frequency range (-10dB)	46 Hz - 34.5 kHz	37 Hz - 40 kHz	35 Hz - 35 kHz	35 Hz - 35 kHz
Crossover frequency	2.6 kHz	2.3 kHz	2.0 kHz	2.0 kHz
Average beam width (horizontal)	133 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	140 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	144 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	144 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)
Average beam width (vertical)	90 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	115 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	120 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)	120 degrees (900 Hz – 9 kHz)
Max Peak SPL (with limiter)	101 dB	101 dB	106 dB	106 dB
Maximum average SPL (with limiter)	98 dB	99 dB	103 dB	103 dB
Calculated maximum SPL	99 dB	102 dB	106 dB	106 dB
Amplifiers	Class AB	Class AB	Class AB	Class AB
High Frequency Output Power (Watts)	20 watts	25 watts	25 watts	25 watts
Low Frequency Output Power (Watts)	30 watts	48 watts	75 watts	75 watts
Amplifier distortion (THD+N)	< 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB maximum power)	< 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB maximum power)	< 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB maximum power)	< 0.1% THD+N 20 Hz — 20 kHz (-3 dB maximum power)
Input impedance (Ohms)	10 KΩ balanced / 7 KΩ unbalanced	10 KΩ balanced / 7 KΩ unbalanced	10 KΩ balanced / 7 KΩ unbalanced	10 KΩ balanced / 7 KΩ unbalanced
Input sensitivity	0 dBu balanced / -15 dBV unbalanced	-3 dBu balanced / -12 dBV unbalanced	2 dBu balanced / -15 dBV unbalanced	2 dBu balanced / -15 dBV unbalanced
SNR (signal to noise ratio)	> 94 dB	> 98 dB	> 100 dB	> 100 dB
Controls	System volume -30 dB - +6 dB	System volume -30 dB - +6 dB	System volume -30 dB - +6 dB	System volume -30 dB - +6 dB
LF Level Adjustment	(-1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +2 dB) Below 200 Hz
HF Level Adjustment	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.6 kHz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.3 kHz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.0 kHz	(-2 dB, -1 dB, FLAT, +1 dB) Above 2.0 kHz
Indicators	Power	Power	Power	Power
Input connectors	RCA, balanced 1/4" TRS, balanced XLR	RCA, balanced 1/4" TRS, balanced XLR	RCA, balanced 1/4" TRS, balanced XLR	RCA, balanced 1/4" TRS, balanced XLR
Output connectors	N / A	N / A	N / A	N / A
AC Fuse (Slow Blow/Lag)	120 VAC (T1AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T500mAL, 250 V)	120 VAC (T1.6AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T800mAL, 250 V)	120 VAC (T2AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T1AL, 250 V)	120 VAC (T2AL, 250 V) 240 VAC (T1AL, 250 V)
Idle AC Power Consumption (Mute)	14 watts (NA SKU)	13 watts (NA SKU)	10 watts (NA SKU)	10 watts (NA SKU)
AC power consumption at rest (standby)	< 0.5 watts	< 0.5 watts	< 0.5 watts	< 0.5 watts
Maximum AC power consumption	79 watts (NA SKU)	108 watts (SKU NA)	184 watts (SKU NA)	184 watts (SKU NA)
Construction of the enclosure	MDF 15 mm / Impact polystyrene	MDF 15 mm / Impact polystyrene	MDF 15 mm / Impact polystyrene	MDF 15 mm / Shock-resistant polystyrene
Finishing	Black vinyl film	Black vinyl film	Black vinyl film	Black vinyl upholstery, gold electroplated chrome front spoiler.
Grid	N / A	N / A	N / A	N / A
Material	Foam insulation pads	Foam insulation pads	Foam insulation pads	Foam insulation pads
Product Dimensions (H x W x D)	9.68" (246mm) x 7.40" (188mm) x 11.20" (284mm)	13.07" (332mm) x 8.90" (226mm) x 11.40" (290mm)	15.60" (396mm) x 10.82" (275mm) x 12.40" (315mm)	15.60" (396mm) x 10.82" (275mm) x 12.40" (315mm)
Product weight	12.95 pounds (5.87 kg)	18.5 lbs (8.39 kg)	24.6 lbs (11.16 kg)	24.6 lbs (11.16 kg)