Coverage note. Speaker Ranking currently covers 5 KRK models across powered speakers and subwoofers (plus 3 not yet ranked). These are the products in our database, not a complete list of everything KRK makes.
What this page covers. The KRK models ranked here span powered speakers and subwoofers, including KRK Systems 12S, KRK Rokit 5 G4 and KRK Classic 5. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
This page lists all 5 KRK speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #50 of 68 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Classic 5: $319.99 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: ASR’s Klippel data gives -3dB bass around 60Hz and a 5.99 preference score with an ideal subwoofer. Broad tonal correction can improve it, so it may be useful to someone willing to measure and EQ a basic studio setup. Measured bass extension of 60.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The native standalone score is 3.47 and the midrange span is a large 6.5dB. Excess treble and crossover/directivity errors keep it from being neutral out of the box, while low-bass distortion limits loud playback. Modeled EQ scores are not stock performance and do not demonstrate corrected distortion or dispersion.
Full KRK Classic 5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 54.2Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.7”H x 7.4”W x 11.2”D (246.4 x 188 x 284.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz-30kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.47 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 12.9 lbs (5.87 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audio Science Review Measurements More from Audio Science Review →
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Edifier S1000MKII vs Edifier S2000MKIII sound.DEMO More from DSAUDIOreview →
- DSAUDIO.review: Edifier S2000MKIII vs Edifier S3000PRO Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Focal Alpha 50 EVO vs KRK Classic 5 CL5G3 sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review JBL 305P MKII vs KRK Classic 5 CL5G3 sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review KRK Classic 5 CL5G3 vs Yamaha HS5 sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review KRK Classic 5 CL5G3 vs KRK Rokit 5 RP5G4 sound.DEMO
- Audio Science Review Measurements (spinorama.org)
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #58 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 7 G4: $334.00 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: The 7-inch format offers a middle ground between compact monitors and larger 8-inch cabinets. Balanced inputs and room-adjustment controls make it practical for a simple studio installation.
Cons: Its balanced studio inputs need a suitable source connection rather than offering built-in consumer streaming. The cabinet still occupies appreciably more desk space than a compact monitor.
Full KRK Rokit 7 G4 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 145w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 13.4”H x 8.9”W x 11.2”D (340.4 x 226.1 x 284.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 7 G4 RP7G4 vs Adam Audio T7V Sound & Frequency Response Comparison More from DSAUDIOreview →
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 7 G4 RP7G4 vs Yamaha HS7 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 5 RP5G4 vs KRK Rokit 7 RP7G4 Sound & Frequency Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 7 RP7G4 vs JBL 306P MKII Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Discontinued KRK Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #42 of 68 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 5 G4: $337 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the KRK Rokit 5 G5. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: ASR’s data gives -3dB bass around 56Hz and scores of 3.92 standalone and 6.29 with an ideal subwoofer. The waveguide provides useful horizontal directivity control, while onboard adjustments help tailor broad balance. The existing review reports low distortion at 86dB and low audible hiss. Measured bass extension of 55.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 3.6dB midrange span and listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.502 show that native response is not reference-flat. A port-region resonance and other tonal irregularities remain. Its deeper bass does not establish greater detail or mixing accuracy than another monitor. EQ can help, but the unequalized measurements determine the starting recommendation. Discontinued.
Full KRK Rokit 5 G4 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 55w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.2”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS/XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.29 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audio Science Review Measurements More from Audio Science Review →
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Focal Alpha 50 EVO vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 sound.DEMO More from DSAUDIOreview →
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 vs Adam Audio T5V Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review KRK Classic 5 CL5G3 vs KRK Rokit 5 RP5G4 sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 vs Yamaha HS5 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 vs Presonus Eris E5 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: PreSonus E5 XT vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: Genelec 8020D & KRK Rokit 5 G4 PR5G4 - Same, same, but different Sound & Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: Neumann KH80 DSP vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: Tannoy Gold 5 vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
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- Audio Science Review Measurements (spinorama.org)
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Yamaha HS5
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Dayton Audio M4
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Focal Alpha 50 EVO
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Presonus Eris E5 XT
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Neumi BS5P
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Edifier S2000MKIII
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Edifier MR4
- KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #57 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 8 G4: $500 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the KRK Rokit 8 G5. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: An 8-inch active monitor with balanced studio connections and room-adjustment controls, offering a practical basis for a desktop or small studio system. The larger format may suit listeners who want more scale than a compact monitor.
Cons: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space. Its balanced studio inputs need a suitable source connection rather than offering built-in consumer streaming. Discontinued.
Full KRK Rokit 8 G4 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 10.5”W x 12.2”D (400 x 266.7 x 309.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs KRK Rokit 7 G4
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Kali Audio LP-8
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Presonus Eris Studio 8
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Adam Audio T8V
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Edifier S3000Pro
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Focal Alpha 65 EVO
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs JBL 4329P
- KRK Rokit 8 G4 vs Thomann Swissonic A306
- See all 11 comparisons
Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #25 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - KRK Systems 12S: $899 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the KRK S12.4. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: 12-inch Kevlar ported with 240W RMS offers smooth response and solid deep extension. Little port noise with no cabinet rattle. Highly recommended professional studio subwoofer at fair price point.
Cons: Discontinued.
Full KRK Systems 12S review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 240W RMS |
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 117.1 dB |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 15.9”W x 22.6”D (460.0 x 404.9 x 575.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 32-139Hz |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (stereo, balanced), TRS (stereo), RCA (stereo) |
| Measurement Source | Data-bass |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 99.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 111.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 115.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 113.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 110.6 dB |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Weight | 66.6 lbs (30.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Independently measured by Data-bass; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
KRK Models Not Yet Ranked
Newer or recently added KRK models we track but haven’t ranked yet, because no measurements we can rank them on have been published. See speakers not yet ranked for how that works.
Not yet ranked, replaces KRK Rokit 5 G4 - KRK Rokit 5 G5: $398 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Rokit 5 G4 (rated 3.7/5).
Pros: A 5” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter. Onboard DSP adds three voicing modes (Mix for a flat response, Create, and Focus for the midrange) and 25 boundary and tuning EQ settings, set up with the free KRK app. Bi-amplified Class D amplification and a silk dome tweeter rated to 40kHz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A 5” woofer limits bass extension and output, so a subwoofer helps for full-range listening. Sold individually, so a stereo pair costs twice the listed price.
Full KRK Rokit 5 G5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (KRK app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Not yet ranked, replaces KRK Rokit 8 G4 - KRK Rokit 8 G5: $638.00 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Rokit 8 G4 (rated 3.9/5).
Pros: An 8” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter, for deeper bass than the smaller Rokit models. Onboard DSP adds three voicing modes (Mix for a flat response, Create, and Focus for the midrange) and 25 boundary and tuning EQ settings, set up with the free KRK app. Bi-amplified Class D amplification and a silk dome tweeter rated to 40kHz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A large cabinet for a desk, so it needs stands or a deep surface and some distance from the wall.
Full KRK Rokit 8 G5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (KRK app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Not yet ranked, replaces KRK Systems 12S - KRK S12.4: $839.00 Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Systems 12S (rated 3.9/5).
Pros: A 12-inch Kevlar woofer in a reinforced MDF cabinet with a front-firing port, driven by a 220W Class-D amplifier. A four-position selectable crossover matches it to existing studio monitors, and the included bypass footswitch mutes the sub and sends full-range audio to the monitors for mix checks.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers. It is built as a studio monitor partner, so its controls suit a desk setup more than a home theater receiver.
Full KRK S12.4 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 220W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Drivers | 12” Kevlar driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons







