Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor for deep bass at this size, the KRK Classic 5 for soundstage. The iLoud Micro Monitor has much deeper bass than any other speaker this size, though that bass is slightly boosted. The KRK Classic 5 has a good soundstage but is more hifi than studio monitors.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KRK Classic 5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | KRK Classic 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 per pair | $319.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #74 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) | 9.7”H x 7.4”W x 11.2”D (246.4 x 188 x 284.5 mm) |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux | RCA, TRS, XLR |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 12.9 lbs (5.87 kg) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 60.1Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz-30kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (combined) | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 54.2Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.47 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.99 |
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