iKEY Audio M505 Monitors

[ClarkKent]

Are these monitors any good? Im looking for some monitors in this price range to replace some M-Audio monitors im currently using.
Ive heard that theyre basically KRK rokit 5's, just rebadged.

Can anyone give me any insight on this? Would they be a good buy for a low end home setup or should I save up and get the KRKs? I mean if theyre just like the KRKs ill just get them, im all for saving a few bucks.

[ClarkKent]

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[Marcadiablo]

I think they are from the same factory as the KRK's. The cabinets, components, all seem the same. If they are same, why not? I have the RP-6 and I love them. Give em a try if they are cheaper.

[gumby1220]

Originally Posted by ClarkKent

Are these monitors any good? Im looking for some monitors in this price range to replace some M-Audio monitors im currently using.
Ive heard that theyre basically KRK rokit 5's, just rebadged.

Can anyone give me any insight on this? Would they be a good buy for a low end home setup or should I save up and get the KRKs? I mean if theyre just like the KRKs ill just get them, im all for saving a few bucks.

how did the iKey 505's compare to the krk's I'm thinking about purchasing them as well.

[wil]

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[lyons238]

im wondering the same thing. please pm me if you find out any info, and i will do the same. right now im looking at buying either the krk rp6's or 8's or the ikey 606's or 808's.

[Roccisano1]

The Stanton Group of companies includes Cerwin-Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton DJ. Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. The name Cerwin-Vega is been synonymous with excellence in every area of the audio experience including Audio Professionals, Hi-Fi enthusiasts and Mobile Audio fans. Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. KRK Systems is at the forefront of studio monitoring in…BRANDS: Stanton, KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega.
772 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 USA
(954) 949-9600 | FAX: (954) 949-9590

[wil]

Originally Posted by Roccisano1

The Stanton Group of companies includes Cerwin-Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton DJ. Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. The name Cerwin-Vega is been synonymous with excellence in every area of the audio experience including Audio Professionals, Hi-Fi enthusiasts and Mobile Audio fans. Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. KRK Systems is at the forefront of studio monitoring in…BRANDS: Stanton, KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega.
772 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 USA
(954) 949-9600 | FAX: (954) 949-9590

sorry not sure I understand how this is relevant when wondering how the ikey monitors perform

[Roccisano1]

Just wanted to let you know the iKey speakers are not re-badged KRK's - the iKey are made by the same company that makes Gemini speakers which are a really cheap line of PA speakers...IMHO save up for the KRK's

[Alex_HS]

Originally Posted by Roccisano1

The Stanton Group of companies includes Cerwin-Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton DJ. Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. The name Cerwin-Vega is been synonymous with excellence in every area of the audio experience including Audio Professionals, Hi-Fi enthusiasts and Mobile Audio fans. Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. KRK Systems is at the forefront of studio monitoring in…BRANDS: Stanton, KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega.
772 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 USA
(954) 949-9600 | FAX: (954) 949-9590

Zombie marketing! Shitty chinese pre-made speakers under "loud" names. Chinese cars with glued "Mersedes" logo.

If your want "true" KRK sound, looking THIS on ebay and forget about RP:



or

[lyons238]

Originally Posted by Alex_HS

Zombie marketing! Shitty chinese pre-made speakers under "loud" names. Chinese cars with glued "Mersedes" logo.

If your want "true" KRK sound, looking THIS on ebay and forget about RP:



or

not everyone has the money for those you filthy *****. or he wouldnt be considering the ikey's in the first place.

[MustacheVerra]

Originally Posted by Alex_HS

Zombie marketing! Shitty chinese pre-made speakers under "loud" names. Chinese cars with glued "Mersedes" logo.

If your want "true" KRK sound, looking THIS on ebay and forget about RP:



or

What are those models there, body?


Cheers.

[gsilbers]

i have the sub.

pretty decent construction-wise. does the job of spitting out the low freqs.

bad: it has a hum going on even when i mute the source. :(

better construction than the resolv samson sub and sound was about the same.
subs u cant judge too much as u wont listen clrearly to those low freq.
but still. the hum dfegad minor and unotible when u play music but noticible when u press stop.
but for the low price and sturdiness its cool.

as for main monitors, i dunnno.
i have 6' older genelecs. so iam biased.

tough cause the stuff i spent the most its the stuff im very happy with.
genelecs
virus ti
mac pro
slave pc

except with the euphonix mc mix... thats expensive and was not happy.
still selling it.

in short... spend some more dough on speakers.
id get the adams or focal or older event series.. the big ones.

[Alex_HS]

Originally Posted by MustacheVerra

What are those models there, body?

This is KRK6000 and 7000, passive monitors, developed by Keth R. Klawitter. They then made famous KRK. But company is bankrupt in 2001 and name was purchased by Stanton Magnetics and now Stanton sale under this brand pre-made OEM Chinese speakers, but people, who know nothing about bankruptcy, continue to believe that they are buying genuine branded products. dfegad

[MustacheVerra]

Originally Posted by Alex_HS

This is KRK6000 and 7000, passive monitors, developed by Keth R. Klawitter. They then made famous KRK. But company is bankrupt in 2001 and name was purchased by Stanton Magnetics and now Stanton sale under this brand pre-made OEM Chinese speakers, but people, who know nothing about bankruptcy, continue to believe that they are buying genuine branded products. dfegad

Thanks, Alex.

I'll keep an eye on those.

[ClarkKent]

Sorry I forgot about this thread! I never picked them up. I decided to save up and get better (but even then ended up blowing what I saved on other gear, lol) but a friend of mine picked them up and his exact words were "if real KRKs sound like this I dont know what all the hype is about, they sound just like M-Audio AV40s".
The AV40s is what he previously had.
I suppose I will be picking up some Mackie MR5s or just some M-Audio Bx5a's. Besides, I'm just using them for small time home studio work anyway.

Anybody else got any useful info??

[musikmaschine]

Which M Audios do you have?

[FreD_BeaR]

I got the IKey 808s filthy cheap, $130 each. As soon as I get an interface that can play them Iw ill post on the quality.