Edifier S1000W vs KRK Rokit 5 G4

Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G4. It ranks #18 of 58 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $337; the Edifier S1000W ranks #46 and costs $599.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the Edifier S1000W offers: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi Watch for: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.

What the KRK Rokit 5 G4 offers: Deeper bass than the HS5. Good horizontal directivity - the small woofer mates well with the waveguided tweeter. Distortion is quite low at 86dB SPL and scales gradually with volume rather than breaking up suddenly, tweeter hiss is nearly inaudible, and the onboard DSP/app lets you dial in EQ, including for the 680Hz port resonance. Watch for: Not quite as detailed as the HS5, not as good for mixing. A little more hifi sounding

Buy the KRK Rokit 5 G4. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000W and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier S1000W. It ranks near the bottom of the 58 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi

Cons: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.

Full Edifier S1000W review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	60w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	37 lbs / 16.8 kg

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KRK Rokit 5 G4: $337 Amazon eBay

Pros: Deeper bass than the HS5. Good horizontal directivity - the small woofer mates well with the waveguided tweeter. Distortion is quite low at 86dB SPL and scales gradually with volume rather than breaking up suddenly, tweeter hiss is nearly inaudible, and the onboard DSP/app lets you dial in EQ, including for the 680Hz port resonance.

Cons: Not quite as detailed as the HS5, not as good for mixing. A little more hifi sounding

Full KRK Rokit 5 G4 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	78Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	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)
Inputs	TRS/XLR
Output Power	55w Per Speaker
Weight	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg each

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