Any KRK 6000 Users out there besides me and Kevin Shirley?

audiphreak · 12th March 2009

Just curious about other KRK 6000 users out there what your opinions are on these discontinued monitors

mr jkn · 12th March 2009

Use em, and love them. My mixes now sound decent.

Brent Hahn · 12th March 2009

I've had mine for almost 10 years.

NoisyNarrowBand · 12th March 2009

7000b here. love em. nothing comes close to their tweeters. can't imagine what to do when they die on me.

others hate em

audiphreak · 17th March 2009

Yes! Yea, i think that these are a secret weapon in the monitor world considering they are soo cheap if can find them! Glad i'm not alone. They are underrated because of the newer and crappier KRKs.

I think the main reason is to why they're so good is because they actually have Focal drivers, instead of the newer KRK tweeters.

Anyways, KRKs with focals forever!

everglass · 15th June 2010

I'm selling my KRK 6000's!
If anyone's interested just email me at j_everglass@yahoo.com.au & I'll send some pics.

Kelby · 6th July 2010

I have 2 KRK 6000's. They're midrange forward, but with better detail and more useable than NS10m's in my opinion. You have to get used to electric guitars, vocals and other mid-range material being very forward, which can be nice from a mixing standpoint, but much different than Event ASP8's and other "scooped" sounding monitors. Nice detail, and a very decent monitor. The focal tweeters in these things are really great. Better monitor than KRK's Rokit series and some of the other budget stuff they've been producing lately.

KingDiamond · 7th July 2010

I use KRK 6000B monitors, powered by a Carver TFM-15 amplifier. I used to have KRK RP6 monitors and the 6000's are much easier to mix with. The thing I love about the KRK 6000 is it is not fatiguing, I can listen to them for hours. The KRK RP6 was hurting my ears after an hour. To me the KRK 6000B is a bit scooped sounding compared to the NS10. The low end is much better than the NS10. I always wanted to hear the KRK 13000's but they seem hard to find.

The tweeters seem to have a foam surround that decays rather quickly though and I bought rebuild kits a while back and no one sells them anymore. I have two more rebuild kits left just in case I ever need to replace the tweeters. The way the tweeters are built is innovative because the diaphragm is easily replaceable and it is self centering. Focal makes a new series of tweeter that is titanium and I guess that is the drop-in replacement for the stock KRK 6000B tweeter. I think it is the same tweeter that is featured on Focal's own monitors nowadays.

Darth Preamp · 15th July 2010

Just picked the krk 6000 ' s
The soundstage, and depth/definition is stunning.
Very flat speakers. Good mids, but not hyped, perfect for mixing.

DP

Mike Martin · 18th February 2012

Old thread, but I hooked up my old pair today. I haven't heard them in about 5 years, I think I'll be using these and selling my other monitors.

Darth Preamp · 23rd February 2012

I compared my 9000b's to VERY, VERY expensive mastering speakers, and they stood up incredibly well, and sounded similar, really similar.

The 6000's don't have as much bass, and the high end is a little too much for me, but they are AMAZING monitors, and you can get a recording to translate really well on them. I think they have the ability to act as a microscope on a mix.

DP

audiphreak · 16th March 2012

Cool! Still dig mine. What are amp are you guys using the power the 6000s?

Brent Hahn · 16th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiphreak

What are amp are you guys using the power the 6000s?

Bryston 3B. I've also used a 2B with them. Both sound great.

okailla · 16th March 2012

Quad 405

Really dig the speakers (for 50 bucks)

toneguru · 16th March 2012

Do the KRK 7000 (not B) deliver the same quality sound as the 6000?

I use to have the 7000B and thought they were great bang for the buck ($400 used). I sold them many years ago but have a line on a pair of 7000's.

Thank you.

Darth Preamp · 20th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiphreak

Cool! Still dig mine. What are amp are you guys using the power the 6000s?

A rebuilt Crown 75

DP

StarfishMusic · 21st March 2012

I bought a pair of 6000s for $150 a few years ago. One of my best purchases ever. I use wit a hafler p1000 amp. The high end and detail on these things are incredible. They sound absolutely nothing like the vxt8s sitting next to them. While the vxt8s have a more full bottom end the overall detail can't touch the 6000s. I AB the two sets all the time and if I can get a mix good on both its a keeper.

melton · 21st March 2012

Bought a pair about 5 years ago and loved them-any idea where I can get spares? Contacted KRK in US and distributor in UK but with no joy...thanks

12th March 2009	#1
audiphreak Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 150 Thread Starter	Any KRK 6000 Users out there besides me and Kevin Shirley? Just curious about other KRK 6000 users out there what your opinions are on these discontinued monitors __________________ Producer \| Mixer Studio Link

6th July 2010	#7
Kelby Gear interested Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Los ANgeles Posts: 3	Better detail than NS10m I have 2 KRK 6000's. They're midrange forward, but with better detail and more useable than NS10m's in my opinion. You have to get used to electric guitars, vocals and other mid-range material being very forward, which can be nice from a mixing standpoint, but much different than Event ASP8's and other "scooped" sounding monitors. Nice detail, and a very decent monitor. The focal tweeters in these things are really great. Better monitor than KRK's Rokit series and some of the other budget stuff they've been producing lately. __________________ Kelby Thwaits Studio: Effusion Studios Music: www.MySpace.com/KelbyT

16th March 2012	#15
toneguru Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Location: San Francisco/LA Posts: 1,728 1 Review written	Do the KRK 7000 (not B) deliver the same quality sound as the 6000? I use to have the 7000B and thought they were great bang for the buck ($400 used). I sold them many years ago but have a line on a pair of 7000's. Thank you. __________________ Looking for: 201/1 to pair up, 44C to pair up, Church mic to pair up, C12 to pair up, orig 1084 in mono Averill chassis to pair up... all lonely pieces that need a mate. PLATINUM AUDIO RENTALS For the Slutz that need stuff now... Please check out my friend's site below. http://PlatinumAudioRentals.com/

21st March 2012	#17
StarfishMusic Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 763	I bought a pair of 6000s for $150 a few years ago. One of my best purchases ever. I use wit a hafler p1000 amp. The high end and detail on these things are incredible. They sound absolutely nothing like the vxt8s sitting next to them. While the vxt8s have a more full bottom end the overall detail can't touch the 6000s. I AB the two sets all the time and if I can get a mix good on both its a keeper. __________________ I mix songs from other studios. Samples here: www.reverbnation.com/starfishstudios

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12th March 2009	#2
mr jkn Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 518 1 Review written	Use em, and love them. My mixes now sound decent.

12th March 2009	#3
Brent Hahn Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,167	I've had mine for almost 10 years.

12th March 2009	#4
NoisyNarrowBand Gear addict Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 327	7000b here. love em. nothing comes close to their tweeters. can't imagine what to do when they die on me. others hate em

17th March 2009	#5
audiphreak Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 150 Thread Starter	Yes! Yea, i think that these are a secret weapon in the monitor world considering they are soo cheap if can find them! Glad i'm not alone. They are underrated because of the newer and crappier KRKs. I think the main reason is to why they're so good is because they actually have Focal drivers, instead of the newer KRK tweeters. Anyways, KRKs with focals forever!

15th June 2010	#6
everglass Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 260	I'm selling my KRK 6000's! If anyone's interested just email me at j_everglass@yahoo.com.au & I'll send some pics.

7th July 2010	#8
KingDiamond Gear addict Joined: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 479 1 Review written	I use KRK 6000B monitors, powered by a Carver TFM-15 amplifier. I used to have KRK RP6 monitors and the 6000's are much easier to mix with. The thing I love about the KRK 6000 is it is not fatiguing, I can listen to them for hours. The KRK RP6 was hurting my ears after an hour. To me the KRK 6000B is a bit scooped sounding compared to the NS10. The low end is much better than the NS10. I always wanted to hear the KRK 13000's but they seem hard to find. The tweeters seem to have a foam surround that decays rather quickly though and I bought rebuild kits a while back and no one sells them anymore. I have two more rebuild kits left just in case I ever need to replace the tweeters. The way the tweeters are built is innovative because the diaphragm is easily replaceable and it is self centering. Focal makes a new series of tweeter that is titanium and I guess that is the drop-in replacement for the stock KRK 6000B tweeter. I think it is the same tweeter that is featured on Focal's own monitors nowadays.

15th July 2010	#9
Darth Preamp Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 506	Just picked the krk 6000 ' s The soundstage, and depth/definition is stunning. Very flat speakers. Good mids, but not hyped, perfect for mixing. DP

18th February 2012	#10
Mike Martin Gear nut Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 96	Old thread, but I hooked up my old pair today. I haven't heard them in about 5 years, I think I'll be using these and selling my other monitors.

23rd February 2012	#11
Darth Preamp Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 506	I compared my 9000b's to VERY, VERY expensive mastering speakers, and they stood up incredibly well, and sounded similar, really similar. The 6000's don't have as much bass, and the high end is a little too much for me, but they are AMAZING monitors, and you can get a recording to translate really well on them. I think they have the ability to act as a microscope on a mix. DP

16th March 2012	#14
okailla Gear addict Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Waterkant Posts: 335	Quad 405 Really dig the speakers (for 50 bucks)

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21st March 2012	#18
melton Gear interested Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2	Bought a pair about 5 years ago and loved them-any idea where I can get spares? Contacted KRK in US and distributor in UK but with no joy...thanks