Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G5, if you are buying new. The KRK Rokit 5 G4 ranks higher than the KRK Classic 5 (#59 vs #74 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the KRK Rokit 5 G5, is rated 3.8/5 at $398 and is still sold new.
The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is the better-sounding choice. A 5 inch studio monitor with fairly deep bass for its size, low hiss, and onboard controls to tune its balance. The tradeoff: The 3.6dB midrange span and listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.502 show that native response is not reference-flat.
What the KRK Classic 5 does well: A basic 5 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs, best for someone willing to tune it with EQ. The tradeoff: The native standalone score is 3.47 and the midrange span is a large 6.5dB.
Buy the KRK Rokit 5 G5, the replacement for the discontinued KRK Rokit 5 G4; it is rated higher for sound quality than the KRK Classic 5.
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Measured Differences
- 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 | KRK Classic 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $337 per pair Discontinued | $319.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #59 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #74 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 60.1Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | - |
| Dimensions | 11.2”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) | 9.7”H x 7.4”W x 11.2”D (246.4 x 188 x 284.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz-30kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS/XLR | RCA, TRS, XLR |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each | 12.9 lbs (5.87 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 55w Per Speaker | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 | 3.47 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.29 | 5.99 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 54.2Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- KRK Rokit 5 G4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
- KRK Classic 5: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
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