KD Elite Series
KD 6 Elite pictured in optional Lamborghini orange

KD Elite Series

The KD Elite Series represents the culmination of Keith Klawitter's 30+ year commitment to refining and improving the direct field monitoring experience. Featuring newly-designed custom Kevlar drivers, the highest-power-in-class integrated amplifiers, and on-board high-resolution DSP (including an all-digital crossover), the Elite Series monitors are designed and built to exceed the expectations of truly discerning audio engineers and A/V system designers.

All Elite models accept an optional multichannel digital audio network card, giving them true plug-and-play compatibility with the latest digital audio distribution standards, including Dante, AES67, and AVB.

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KD Elite 6

Boasting sound quality and performance nearly identical to its 8" big brother, the Elite 6 is the first choice for those needing accurate, full-range monitoring in a smaller footprint. Features precision time-aligned Acoustic Cabinet ControlTM enclosure, ultra low distortion, fast transient response, exceptional imaging, and highly linear frequency response.

Specifications

  • Low Frequency Driver: 6.5" custom Kevlar
  • High Frequency Driver: 1" inverted dome titanium
  • Frequency Response: 42Hz - 24kHz, +/-2dB
  • Amplification: 250W LF / 150W HF, Class D
  • Maximum SPL (Peak): > 107dB
  • Crossover Frequency: 1.6kHz
  • Inputs: Analog; accepts optional AVB/Dante/AES67/High-Resolution Wireless network card (availability TBA)
  • Internal DSP Resolution: 192kHz
  • Enclosure: Custom high density w/ Acoustic Cabinet ControlTM, high gloss gray finish
  • Power Supply: Universal Switching
  • Dimensions: 14.75" H x 12" W x 13" D; 35lbs
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KD Elite 8

Our flagship offering features precision time-aligned Acoustic Cabinet ControlTM enclosure, ultra low distortion, fast transient response, exceptional imaging, and highly linear frequency response. Feel your music!

Specifications

  • Low Frequency Driver: 8" custom Kevlar
  • High Frequency Driver: 1" inverted dome titanium
  • Frequency Response: 32Hz - 24kHz, +/-2dB
  • Amplification: 300W LF / 150W HF, Class D
  • Maximum SPL (Peak): > 110dB
  • Crossover Frequency: 1.65kHz
  • Inputs: Analog; accepts optional AVB/Dante/AES67/High-Resolution Wireless network card (Availability TBA)
  • Internal DSP Resolution: 192kHz
  • Enclosure: Custom high density w/ Acoustic Cabinet ControlTM, high gloss gray finish
  • Power Supply: Universal Switching
  • Dimensions: 17.5" H x 14" W x 15" D; 45lbs
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KD Elite 12S Subwoofer

Designed to perfectly match the Elite 8 and Elite 6 monitor systems, the Elite 12S subwoofer reaches down to a thundering 24Hz - ideal for monitoring applications ranging from 2.1 to full
surround-sound mixing.

Specifications

  • Low Frequency Driver: 12" custom Kevlar
  • Frequency Response: 24Hz (-2dB)
  • Amplification: 400W, Class D
  • Maximum SPL (Peak): > 112dB
  • Crossover Frequency: Variable low pass
  • Inputs: Analog; accepts optional AVB/Dante/AES67/High-Resolution Wireless network card (availability TBA)
  • Internal DSP Resolution: 192kHz
  • Enclosure: Custom high density w/ Acoustic Cabinet ControlTM, high gloss gray finish
  • Power Supply: Universal Switching
  • Dimensions: 19" H x 19" W x 23" D; 95lbs