I don’t want to steal too much thunder away from my upcoming review, but I felt the need to throw some spotlight on these monitors.  This was one of the coolest demo’s I saw at the NAMM show.  I didn’t even know there were “back rooms” at NAMM but KRK had one and Gary and I were offered a spot among a select few media and studio VIPs to hear a side-by-side sound test.  They compared the full range of KRK VXTs to the highest end montor in the comparable class (e.g., 4″, 6″, and 8″).  So keep in mind that these were $500 street KRKs versus $1,200 or $2,000 street competitors.  It was clear that KRK had done their homework on these monitors - because the KRKs were very very close - and in some factors superior to their high priced cousins.  I came away impressed.

I’ve been reconfiguring my studio in order to test the VXT6s that I just recieved and in terms of an early impression, I’m pretty hooked on these monitors.  I compared them to some TAPCO 6″ monitors - and…well…the KRKs win hands down.  Showing some respect to the TAPCOs - they are like $299 for the pair - so in terms of value they still win as a superb value for the money.  Overall the KRKs though have greater fidelity - especially at the high and low ends.  Plus the yellow Kevlar woofer just looks cool.

So as for early impressions I’m giving the KRKs a nod.  Check out their product page for more info.

HOMEPAGE: http://www.krksys.com

PRODUCT PAGE: http://www.krksys.com/products_vxt6.php#