the xlr jack is ok, but you need stereo /. TRS / or Balanced jack input on speakers so you dont hear the noise. balanced cable will eliminate noise and preventing other signals, so your audio sound more clearer.
Learn the basic concepts of audio connections, man. Not only the physical shape of the plugs but the kind of signals. You need a balanced connection, that is two signals out of phase through a single cable, for noise cancelling. That means that the plug has three points of contact, and you need XLR plugs or TRS (aka stereo)
It's probably too late now, but you never want to blast brand new speakers. Brand new cones need a break in period to loosen up a bit. Otherwise you'll over work them and lose some bottom end
Thanks for sharing that information, very insightful. I just got some Yamaha Hs5's, your advice was factual and very helpful. If you allow circuitry to warm up and dont overheat it, the quality of the sound 🔊is preserved better. The speakers will retain a balanced EQ frequency more efficiently🤔
to be honest i have a krk rokit 8 pair so on my first day i did a bass sweep out and the sound was just fine so i think the break in period happens overtime without volume control
i recomend using Balanced TRS to XLR cables instead of unbalanced which is what you are using now (you can tell if it is balanced by looking at the TRS jack and if it has 2 lines on it instead of 1 it is balanced
Wow the 5 inch really answered my question for years haha I always thought it was in heigh too, these are pretty decent size in the video, I’m going to buy these! And the sound is amazing! Enough for a bedroom studio 😅😂 , thanks for the video
Is an audio interface needed to use these speakers? I was hoping they would just plug into the computer lol if I need an audio interface on top of the speakers that's unfortunate.
@@theflypilot PCs usually have a 3.5 female stereo jack audio output. with a cable whit 3.5male that ends in 2 x 6.3 mono jacks male you should be able to do it. the quality depends on the internal PC soundcard.
@@dia6oliclord I just looked at the back of my KRK’s and it didn’t look like there was a USB port. Maybe do a little bit of research to see if it’s possible but I don’t think it is.
@@GemTappX the only way is using a aux to connect the speakers direct to the computer but I know that is not the best option if I want a high quality sound.
What would I need for krk vxt6?. Going into a laptop. Xlr male y cable to aux. ? I just ordered from ebay. But it says for rockit 5.. is it the same. Xlr ?
You didn't do the soundproofing of the speakers and the tabletop. As a result, the speaker resonates, the bass is muddy, and the sound interference is large, which masks the performance of the midrange. The wiring of the power cord and speaker cable is messy, which is a bit difficult for audio enthusiasts to accept. ：）
No, I don't. But I bet one of the technicians I talk to over the phone at Sweet Water would though. I'm not trying to sell you on anything, but that's who I talk to if I have any technical problems like that.
@GemTappX XLR and TRS support balanced signals. TS does not. If your output device supports balanced signal (signal + a copy of the signal but inverted with phase 180, needs cables that are able to pass 2 signals instead of one) and your other device why not use balanced cables to take advantage of that and use that? but you know what they say, if it works, don't fix it 😆 Recommended is balanced though. 😊 (Edit: make sure though that if you connect a mic to an audio interface's input use an XLR cable and if you connect a device's signal to an audio interfaces input use TRS (check that devices output first though) because mic signal is not the same as line (device) signal. They differ on their gain level, and audio interfaces even though they have multiple input plugs (support both XLR and TRS at the same time) they detect the device you connect depending on the cable plug) I did that too when i firstly connected my setup and it was because i was using wrong cable on my mic pre-amplifier (device, that outputs line level signal and not microphone level signal) so i used TRS and fixed it. 😊
@@GemTappX nice dude, glad i could assist a bit. 😊 (i was searching on the web too, cause i don't have any audio related background, i just find it interesting 😂)
I don't really play either. I'm mostly into midi and digital instruments. But I do have a guitar and bass. I have them because there is nothing like the real thing. And I absolutely would put there sounds in my music if I can figure out how to make something good. I bought some Udemy courses to teach me but haven't sat down to take the time to learn them yet..
@@francescoceccarelli4853 Presonus monitors from 3.5 to 8 inches, and the same for the audio interface. I got a Hs8 in my main studio and eris 3,5 in other room
the xlr jack is ok, but you need stereo /. TRS / or Balanced jack input on speakers so you dont hear the noise. balanced cable will eliminate noise and preventing other signals, so your audio sound more clearer.
What kind do you recommend then?
so get the balanced cords that have both ends the same?
@@drewblancheI wish he replied
Learn the basic concepts of audio connections, man. Not only the physical shape of the plugs but the kind of signals. You need a balanced connection, that is two signals out of phase through a single cable, for noise cancelling. That means that the plug has three points of contact, and you need XLR plugs or TRS (aka stereo)
@@Josec823what if my audio interface is scarlett 2i2 + trs to xlr cables is it going to be balanced??
So helpful (for a beginner like me). Many thanks for uploading this video!
It's probably too late now, but you never want to blast brand new speakers.
Brand new cones need a break in period to loosen up a bit. Otherwise you'll over work them and lose some bottom end
Thanks for sharing that information, very insightful. I just got some Yamaha Hs5's, your advice was factual and very helpful. If you allow circuitry to warm up and dont overheat it, the quality of the sound 🔊is preserved better. The speakers will retain a balanced EQ frequency more efficiently🤔
to be honest i have a krk rokit 8 pair so on my first day i did a bass sweep out and the sound was just fine so i think the break in period happens overtime without volume control
i recomend using Balanced TRS to XLR cables instead of unbalanced which is what you are using now (you can tell if it is balanced by looking at the TRS jack and if it has 2 lines on it instead of 1 it is balanced
Any reason why ?
@@damianv.5124 the extra line on balanced cables are a ground line which helps eliminate amy possible noise or interference
@@illumi1749 what if my audio interface is scarlett 2i2 + trs to xlr cables is it going to be balanced??
@@ngl750k yes
The KRK Rokit and the Yamaha HS series are the two most popular Monitors.
Agreed! If I didn’t buy KRK, I definitely would have gotten the Yamaha HS’s.
@@GemTappX They are both good.
Which one has foundational THICCC Bass
@lavatr8322 I don't know what You mean, but HS 5 has ok bass but not much, you would have to get the HS7s or 8s for good bass.
Wow the 5 inch really answered my question for years haha I always thought it was in heigh too, these are pretty decent size in the video, I’m going to buy these! And the sound is amazing! Enough for a bedroom studio 😅😂 , thanks for the video
I'm just now seeing, no problem man!
Is an audio interface needed to use these speakers? I was hoping they would just plug into the computer lol if I need an audio interface on top of the speakers that's unfortunate.
Not needed, these are powered speakers. But an interface would help control and monitor the volume.
@@smokelessfire so how would you use these with a Mac if you didn't need an interface?
an active speaker does not have an amplifier internally. a sound card would improve the quality a bit but you could use the speakers without.
@@Uomo-ratto I could use the KRK classic 5 monitors with my laptop without an interface? I don't think that's possible.
@@theflypilot PCs usually have a 3.5 female stereo jack audio output. with a cable whit 3.5male that ends in 2 x 6.3 mono jacks male you should be able to do it. the quality depends on the internal PC soundcard.
Good video! I have my studio in the basement and I want to get the KRK rokit 8 G5 because bigger is better right?
@@Ben-xb5qf I guess so. Enjoy them! KRK is a good brand. Mine are still rocking strong. 💪
Thx for this video man ❤ I just got mines they are amazing ❤🎉
Sweet! Congrats!
Do I necessarily need an audio interface to connect them to the computer? 😢
@@dia6oliclord I just looked at the back of my KRK’s and it didn’t look like there was a USB port. Maybe do a little bit of research to see if it’s possible but I don’t think it is.
@@GemTappX the only way is using a aux to connect the speakers direct to the computer but I know that is not the best option if I want a high quality sound.
what do you have conected on the left size , memory ?
@@sandovalbeats1995 Yeah it’s my portable hard drive.
Thank you good sir, your video was very helpful
You’re welcome
I just heard that these particular models have an overheating problem and they shut off or go on standby. Have you experienced anything like that?
No.
Been using these for years, never had a problem
thanksss!! you helped me!!!!!
@@almasanta Great! Glad to hear that! 😊
The cable that you need is depend on the sound mixer that you have
Ok. Good to know.
What would I need for krk vxt6?. Going into a laptop. Xlr male y cable to aux. ? I just ordered from ebay. But it says for rockit 5.. is it the same. Xlr ?
Did it work?
XLR to 1/4 inch cables
What is that red thingy? Cant you just use a Y splitter and plug 1 jack into your laptop? Im pretty noob
Do these speakers work with ddj pioneer 200s or 400s ?
yeah
Are these a good option for a digital piano with line out?
You didn't do the soundproofing of the speakers and the tabletop. As a result, the speaker resonates, the bass is muddy, and the sound interference is large, which masks the performance of the midrange. The wiring of the power cord and speaker cable is messy, which is a bit difficult for audio enthusiasts to accept. ：）
I have the rokit 7, and xlr with small stereo jack in one end, plug it in my pc audio out, when balance is centered, no bas. Do you know whats wrong?
No, I don't. But I bet one of the technicians I talk to over the phone at Sweet Water would though. I'm not trying to sell you on anything, but that's who I talk to if I have any technical problems like that.
Updates?
Is there a l/r or are they both the same?
I have decided to buy a krk RP5G4. I am worried that they are not loud enough. If you have these speakers, please answer.
They are more than loud enough and clear
always check the output and the input connections on anything you connect, you have used TS (Tip-Sleeve) cables to TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) connections 😬
@@vasileiospgr Everything seems to be working fine and it has been for years now. I don’t understand what you are talking about.
@GemTappX XLR and TRS support balanced signals. TS does not. If your output device supports balanced signal (signal + a copy of the signal but inverted with phase 180, needs cables that are able to pass 2 signals instead of one) and your other device why not use balanced cables to take advantage of that and use that? but you know what they say, if it works, don't fix it 😆
Recommended is balanced though. 😊
(Edit: make sure though that if you connect a mic to an audio interface's input use an XLR cable and if you connect a device's signal to an audio interfaces input use TRS (check that devices output first though) because mic signal is not the same as line (device) signal. They differ on their gain level, and audio interfaces even though they have multiple input plugs (support both XLR and TRS at the same time) they detect the device you connect depending on the cable plug) I did that too when i firstly connected my setup and it was because i was using wrong cable on my mic pre-amplifier (device, that outputs line level signal and not microphone level signal) so i used TRS and fixed it. 😊
@@vasileiospgr Ok, I’ll keep that in mind moving forward. I had to google some of the stuff you were saying but it makes sense. Appreciate it!
@@GemTappX nice dude, glad i could assist a bit. 😊
(i was searching on the web too, cause i don't have any audio related background, i just find it interesting 😂)
Thank you brother
Mixer amp link
You play guitar but do you play bass
I don't really play either. I'm mostly into midi and digital instruments. But I do have a guitar and bass. I have them because there is nothing like the real thing. And I absolutely would put there sounds in my music if I can figure out how to make something good. I bought some Udemy courses to teach me but haven't sat down to take the time to learn them yet..
Has anyone every mentioned you sound just like Mark Ruffalo? :P
Thanks!
And we all know The Hulk is JACKED.
Good vid bro
Appreciate it!
I am broke mtf. 400$ is high budget for me hahaha 😂
You can get some good quality speakers with that
One word of advice do not use the power plug the way you have connected get a quality power distribution with protector look at furman
Thanks! That would help a lot! :)
nicee video bro ❤❤
thx
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Xlr trs 2:42
I'm looking for this cable on Amazon but am not sure. can you post a link?
@@theflypilotwhat’s your audio interface?
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@@Uomo-ratto Native Instrument Audio 2
@@theflypilot It has 2 audio in both TRS and XLR and 2 out only TRS.
Albertha Ports
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Scarlett and Krk, both of the worse audio quality studio tech, in my experience.
what you would raccomend?
@@francescoceccarelli4853 Presonus monitors from 3.5 to 8 inches, and the same for the audio interface. I got a Hs8 in my main studio and eris 3,5 in other room
Everyone that makes music I know love the krk. Pretty much a staple if doing anything with hip-hop and the likes
@@CANControlGRAFFITI FACTS. TIMBO USES KRKS
i agree, i use pionner sdj50 and they sound more plane than krk. many producers recommend pionner instead of krk. me too, i already have them 2 years