KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs Edifier R1700BT

Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G4 for better sound quality, the Edifier R1700BT for the lower price. The KRK Rokit 5 G4 ranks #18 of 58 powered bookshelf speakers at $337. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #48 at $186.99, $150.01 cheaper.

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

What the Edifier R1700BT offers: Watch for: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4

Buy the KRK Rokit 5 G4 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier R1700BT if the price matters more than sound quality.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier R1700BT. 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

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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Edifier R1700BT: $186.99 Amazon eBay

Cons: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4

Full Edifier R1700BT review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, RCA Input
Output Power	66w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg

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