Three Decades of Mix Translation, Now With Wireless Control
For more than 30 years, KRK Systems’ V-Series nearfield monitors have been a fixture in professional studios, trusted by mix engineers and producers for accuracy, precision, and dependable mix translation. The V4 Series Five is the compact voice of the fifth-generation line, pairing a 4-inch, dual-layer woven Kevlar woofer with a 1-inch silk-dome tweeter and the newly added KRK Mesh wireless control, which puts EQ, level, and system setup in a phone app instead of on the back panel. Both transducers are custom-designed and matched to dedicated Class D amplification, tuned to reproduce your work truthfully rather than flatter it. Every element downstream of the drivers, from the ESS converters to the Analog Devices DSP, is engineered to ensure that what you hear from the monitor is faithful to what you recorded. The result is a monitor that holds the V-Series's reputation for honesty while giving the modern studio a faster, more flexible way to dial it in.
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Reference-grade fidelity you can trust
The V4 Series Five is built to tell you the truth about your mix, resolving detail cleanly from the low end through the top octave, ensuring that the decisions you make on these monitors translate everywhere else. Sweetwater’s studio engineers reach for the V4 Series Five when they need a nearfield that reveals problems in their mix rather than hides them.
- Class D amplification provides ample clean headroom, so transients remain tight even at high monitoring levels
- Custom-matched woofer and tweeter deliver a flat, honest response, ensuring mixes translate across systems
- Silk-dome tweeter with a copper cap smooths high-frequency extension and tames distortion for fatigue-free listening sessions
- Dual-layer woven Kevlar woofer cone stiffens the diaphragm for clean, articulate midrange
- Aluminum shorting ring and bucking magnet reduce distortion, improve linearity, and shield the motor, enhancing overall performance
Custom-engineered from the inside out
KRK designed every transducer, amplifier, and enclosure specifically for the V-Series Five rather than adapting off-the-shelf parts. This ensures a faithful translation of your mix, clearly capturing every nuance of your sound.
- Precision waveguide widens and controls the off-axis response, producing a stable stereo image
- Acoustic foam behind the tweeter absorbs rear radiation, reducing resonance and sharpening transient response
- Front-ported bass-reflex design allows near-wall monitor positioning without muddying the low end
- Optimized woofer suspension keeps low frequencies linear, even at high excursion, preserving detail
- ESS converters, Analog Devices DSP, and Pascal Class D amplifier modules anchor the signal path for greater accuracy
Wireless control and studio-grade connectivity
KRK Mesh wireless control turns the V-Series Five into a system you can manage directly from your phone, and a full complement of analog and digital I/O supports any studio setup, from a single pair to a full Dolby Atmos array.
- KRK Mesh wireless control runs EQ, level, mute, and A/B comparison from the KRK Control app
- Control monitors individually or in groups, scaling from a stereo pair to a full Dolby Atmos configuration
- Neutrik combo XLR/TRS analog input plus AES3 digital input, with AES3 Thru for daisy-chaining across a multi-monitor rig
- 49 preset Boundary EQ combinations and 7 fully parametric PRO EQ bands tune the monitors to your room and placement.
- Three user presets let you store and instantly compare room or session setups
KRK V4 Series Five Features:
- 5th-generation KRK nearfield monitor built for accurate, translatable mixing in compact rooms
- 4-in. dual-layer woven Kevlar woofer with a 1-in. silk-dome tweeter, covering 48Hz–40kHz
- 280W LF and 175W HF Class D amplification for a maximum SPL of 113dB at 1m
- Custom-designed transducers, enclosure, and electronics developed specifically for the V-Series Five
- ESS converters, Analog Devices DSP, and Pascal Class D amplifier modules throughout the signal path for accurate, truthful reproduction
- KRK Mesh wireless control of every function via the KRK Control app
- Scales from a single stereo pair to a full Dolby Atmos monitoring system
- Function knob for menu navigation and onboard control of standby, ground lift, input sensitivity, logo LED, and backlight
- 49 Preset Boundary EQs and 7 fully parametric EQs
- Analog or AES3 digital input
- Save and compare up to 3 user presets
- Removable protective grille and mounting bracket points
