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product_id: 345379466
title: "Classic 8 Powered Two-Way Professional Studio Monitor"
brand: "krk"
price: "R9056"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Krk"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/345379466-classic-8-powered-two-way-professional-studio-monitor
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100W total power Heavy-duty durable enclosure Dedicated freq. level controls Classic 8 Powered Two-Way Professional Studio Monitor

**Brand:** krk
**Price:** R9056
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your mix game with KRK Classic 8 — where precision meets power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic 8 Powered Two-Way Professional Studio Monitor by krk
- **How much does it cost?** R9056 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/345379466-classic-8-powered-two-way-professional-studio-monitor)

## Best For

- krk enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted krk brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Drivers:** 8-inch glass aramid woofer paired with a 1-inch textile soft dome tweeter for balanced, accurate mixes.
- • **Flexible Placement:** Front-firing port design lets you position monitors close to walls without compromising bass clarity.
- • **Legacy of Innovation:** Built on 30+ years of KRK’s studio monitor expertise, trusted by top music creators worldwide.
- • **Precision Powerhouse:** 100 watts of custom bi-amped Class A/B amplification delivers crystal-clear, distortion-free sound.
- • **Tailored Acoustic Control:** Adjust low and high frequency levels to perfectly match your room’s unique sound profile.

## Overview

The KRK Classic 8 is a self-powered, two-way professional studio monitor featuring a robust 100-watt bi-amped Class A/B amplifier system. It combines an 8-inch glass aramid woofer and a 1-inch textile soft dome tweeter for accurate sound reproduction. Designed with a front-firing port and dedicated frequency level controls, it offers flexible placement and customizable acoustic tuning, making it ideal for critical listening and studio recording environments.

## Description

Building on KRK's legacy of sonic accuracy and performance, the new KRK CLASSIC 8 powered studio monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation from the world's leading studio monitor manufacturer. Borrowing concepts from previous ROKIT lines—some of the most used studio monitors in the world, the CLASSIC 8 defaults to a new flat frequency solution towards more critical listening—translating into more accurate mixes. With the optional ability to engage the +2 dB KRK Bass Boost, the CLASSIC 8 can also provide the enhanced bass response and sound that music creators around the world have loved for years. The CLASSIC 8 is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilizes a 1" textile soft dome tweeter paired with a 8" glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 100 watts of power, with a 75 watt amp driving the woofer, and a 25 watt amp for the tweeter.

Review: Quality sound - Love these. Great sound
Review: Great for the price - I've used them for a couple of months now. They are large and give a nice base. Sound seems natural. For the price, 5 stars. Do I think they are the best speakers I have or sounds best I ever heard? NO. I did not find anything close to what I like in this price and I think they are fantastic overall.

## Features

- 100 watt, 8" active studio monitor / Self-powered. Amps matched to drivers; no external amp hassles
- Custom bi-amped, class A/B amplifiers / Provide high headroom and low distortion
- Heavy-duty enclosure / Durable
- Front-firing port / Allows placement flexibility (i.e. near walls) without interference from a rear-firing port
- Dedicated low and high frequency level adjustment controls / Allows you to optimize the monitor's response to better match the room acoustics and the user's personal preferences

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09889BL3P |
| Additional Features | Bass Boost |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Battery Charge Time | 35 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,478 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #55 in Studio Audio Monitors |
| Brand | KRK |
| Built-In Media | Monitor |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, MP3 Player |
| Connectivity Protocol | XLR |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (140) |
| Frequency Response | 28 KHz |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.83"D x 12.4"W x 15.59"H |
| Item Type Name | CLASSIC 8 Powered Two-way Professional Studio Monitor |
| Item Weight | 12470 Grams |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | KRK |
| Model Name | CL8G3-NA |
| Model Number | CL8G3 |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Monitor |
| Specific Uses For Product | studio recording |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
| UPC | 816654004673 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Woofer Diameter | 8 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** KRK
- **Frequency Response:** 28 KHz
- **Mounting Type:** Wall Mount
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts

## Images

![Classic 8 Powered Two-Way Professional Studio Monitor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+K7jLgArL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this listing for 1 monitor or a pair of monitors?**
A: Both

**Q: Is it the pair because it says count of 1?**
A: It isn't pair. You have to order two of them of them if you want a pair for stereo.

**Q: Will these speakers work great with my HP Computer?**
A: Yes, they will.  Probably a little overkill.  Use them a reference monitors for our studios and they do great.

**Q: Does it come with one speaker or two for the series 8**
A: One

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality sound
*by A***R on January 14, 2026*

Love these. Great sound

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the price
*by M***B on March 2, 2025*

I've used them for a couple of months now. They are large and give a nice base. Sound seems natural. For the price, 5 stars. Do I think they are the best speakers I have or sounds best I ever heard? NO. I did not find anything close to what I like in this price and I think they are fantastic overall.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The classics are back!
*by P***K on February 16, 2024*

The KRK classics were known for their quality of build and clarity and relatively flat signal before the Rockit's came out. These are a sort of reproduction of the originals with slight variations. Same solid body to control the sound in a round format instead of squared off, and these can be EQ'd to flat with dials on the back. The "flat" is actually still a bit bass heavy but when you go -2 on the bass, you'll be closer to true flat. Nice to have the ability to dial in from flat to reference in just one rotation, making you not need another monitor set if you didn't want. Highly recommend if you liked the first generation KRK's.

## Frequently Bought Together

- KRK Classic 8 Powered Two-Way Professional Studio Monitor
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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-05-30*