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the 10-3s, I found that the extended lowend translated surprisingly accurately.
While there is definitely no shortage of
bass, it doesn't feel too overbearing; I felt
confident mixing finer low-end details on
these monitors, especially after hearing
how the low end translates to multiple
platforms. Switching between nearfield
monitors and the 10-3 midfields helps to
keep everything in perspective.
I continued to test the 10-3 on a range
of genres from jazz and classical to
straight-ahead rock. One of my reference
recordings, Snarky Puppy's "Lingus",
played back with a very satisfying, tight
and punchy low end. No weird honks
jumping out at me here. However, I am
used to a little bit more definition in the
midrange, roughly 300 Hz-2 kHz, listening to this recording on other playback systems. Some of the horn lines
were missing a tiny touch of body and
the perceived 'cut' that I am used to
hearing. The difference is subtle, though.
While listening through reference rock
recordings, such as Butch Walker's
"Stripped Down Version", I was very
impressed with the vocal clarity on the
10-3. This is especially apparent during
the vocal harmonies; they sound crisp,
full, and bright. The stereo imaging with
these monitors is also very prominent. I
could easily locate each part, even
while sitting eight feet back in the room.
I found that the stereo image was further
improved when I placed the speakers
horizontally, with the midrange and
tweeter rotated into the right position.
All of that said, I feel the 10-3 shines
with its ability to track bass parts down
into the depths of their lines, as well as
vocal clarity in the upper midrange. The
stereo imaging is very distinct, with a
generous 'sweet spot'.
Final thoughts
For the price, I am very impressed with
the detail and power that the RP10-3
brings to the table. As someone who has
worked extensively on nearfields, I found
myself enjoying being able to turn to the
10-3 to gather a perspective of how the
mix will translate onto larger systems...
not to mention the constant client requests
to "play it on the big speakers!"
If you are considering the 10-3 as an
option to add an alternative listening
experience for mixing, I would recommend that you have a well-treated room,
enough space to accommodate them,
and to use them in conjunction with a
pair of near-fields.
KRK continues to build on an already
impressive series of monitors, and their
bar has been raised yet again with the
third generation of ROKIT monitors.
There's a reason that the KRK ROKIT
series features some of the most-used
budget monitors on the market!
Price: $499 each
More from: KRK, www.krksys.com
http://www.krksys.com
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