Short answer: the KH80 DSP, if the price gap is acceptable. It ranks #4 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers at $1,198; the Rokit 5 G4 ranks #59 at $337, $861 less. The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is discontinued; its replacement is the KRK Rokit 5 G5.
The Rokit 5 G4 is described as deeper in bass than the Yamaha HS5, with good horizontal directivity from its waveguided tweeter and low distortion that scales gradually with volume. Our notes call it a little more hifi sounding and not as good for mixing as the HS5 by comparison.
The KH80’s real limitation is its control app, which is iPad-only with no Android or Bluetooth option despite being control-only, an odd gap at this price. One reviewer even found the smoother-measuring KH80 sounded smaller and less present than the cheaper JBL 305P MkII in a direct listening test.
Buy the Rokit 5 G4 for the strong value case. Buy the KH80 DSP for the higher ranking if the iPad-only app isn’t a dealbreaker.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 5 G4 | Neumann KH80 DSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $337 per pair Discontinued | $1,198 per pair |
| Ranked | #59 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 51Hz (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) | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS/XLR | XLR |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 55w Per Speaker | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.92 | 5.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.29 | 8.25 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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