KRK RP6 vs 8's with RP10 Sub?? are 8's going to offer much more than 6 with sub?

brad.bjmmusic · 10th December 2007, 11:37 PM

Just looking for answer to this question. Is there an advantage and is it worth the extra $$ to get the KRK RP8's over the RP's 6's if you are going to have the RP10 sub?

tINY · 11th December 2007, 01:14 AM

Actually, I would expect the RP6 +subs to be better than the RP8. The smaller cone should have less problems with diffraction and break-up because it is smaller.

Of course, it moves less air - which you need for bass output at higher volumes. But, you have a Sub for stuff below 120Hz anyway.

-tINY

heisleyamor · 11th December 2007, 03:37 AM

i have rp6s and suggest them. Unless you have a well-treated room, a sub isn't really a great idea

brad.bjmmusic · 11th December 2007, 06:45 AM

thanks.

Autowow · 11th December 2007, 09:23 PM

I would start by just getting the RP-6's and see how mixes translate from your room. Once you've listened to them for a couple days or weeks you will have a better idea whether a sub is needed. Personally I have always liked 6" monitors over 8". IMO for the most part there is less of a learning curve and they translate better.

Tony

barbaroja · 11th December 2007, 10:51 PM

I have the RP8s and I do not think I need a sub. AND I mix house music.

Best

Fred67 · 12th December 2007, 07:38 AM

Hey,

...got the RP8s as well.
Can´t say that I´m totally satisfied with my monitors. The lower registers is to me...how should I say...not so clear and distinct as I wish it to be.
Most certain my room has something to do with it too...

/Fred

barbaroja · 12th December 2007, 08:00 AM

I have found that the low end translates fairly good. I do have room treatments, though.

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11th December 2007, 01:14 AM	#2
tINY Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 6,066	Actually, I would expect the RP6 +subs to be better than the RP8. The smaller cone should have less problems with diffraction and break-up because it is smaller. Of course, it moves less air - which you need for bass output at higher volumes. But, you have a Sub for stuff below 120Hz anyway. -tINY

11th December 2007, 03:37 AM	#3
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,042	i have rp6s and suggest them. Unless you have a well-treated room, a sub isn't really a great idea

11th December 2007, 06:45 AM	#4
brad.bjmmusic Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	thanks.

11th December 2007, 09:23 PM	#5
Autowow Gear Head Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 47	I would start by just getting the RP-6's and see how mixes translate from your room. Once you've listened to them for a couple days or weeks you will have a better idea whether a sub is needed. Personally I have always liked 6" monitors over 8". IMO for the most part there is less of a learning curve and they translate better. Tony

11th December 2007, 10:51 PM	#6
barbaroja Gear nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 118	I have the RP8s and I do not think I need a sub. AND I mix house music. Best

12th December 2007, 07:38 AM	#7
Fred67 Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 33	Hey, ...got the RP8s as well. Can´t say that I´m totally satisfied with my monitors. The lower registers is to me...how should I say...not so clear and distinct as I wish it to be. Most certain my room has something to do with it too... /Fred

12th December 2007, 08:00 AM	#8
barbaroja Gear nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 118	I have found that the low end translates fairly good. I do have room treatments, though.