Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G5 for better sound quality, the Edifier MR4 for the lower price. The KRK Rokit 5 G4 ranks higher than the Edifier MR4 (#59 vs #72 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the KRK Rokit 5 G5, is rated 3.8/5 at $398; the Edifier MR4 is rated 3.5/5 at $169.99, $228.01 cheaper.
The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A 5 inch studio monitor with fairly deep bass for its size, low hiss, and onboard controls to tune its balance. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.92 against 3.25 for the Edifier MR4. Its bass reaches about 55.7Hz before falling 3dB, against 79Hz for the Edifier MR4. The catch: The 3.6dB midrange span and listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.502 show that native response is not reference-flat.
Why pick the Edifier MR4: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the KRK Rokit 5 G4 lacks. The tradeoff: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Buy the Edifier MR4 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the KRK Rokit 5 G5, the replacement for the discontinued KRK Rokit 5 G4, is rated higher but costs $398.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the KRK Rokit 5 G4 reaches 55.7 Hz (3 dB down) against 79 Hz for the Edifier MR4, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Close enough not to matter: preference score with a subwoofer (6.3 vs 6.0).
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 5 G4 | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $337 per pair Discontinued | $169.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #59 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 11.2”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS/XLR | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) |
| Amplifier Power | 55w Per Speaker | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 | 3.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.29 | 6.00 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Headphone |
| Sensitivity | - | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KRK Rokit 5 G4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
- Edifier MR4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner, Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
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