Short answer: the Audioengine A5+ Classic. It ranks #37 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $399; the KRK Rokit 5 G5 ranks #50, rated 3.8/5, at $398. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
The case for the KRK Rokit 5 G5: A 5 inch studio monitor with app controlled DSP voicing modes and boundary EQ settings. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Audioengine A5+ Classic lacks. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The case for the Audioengine A5+ Classic: A simple powered bookshelf pair with fairly balanced sound and no separate amplifier needed. It keeps a wired aux input, which the KRK Rokit 5 G5 lacks. The tradeoff: The measured -3dB point is around 69Hz, and the upper-bass recession can reduce body in voices and instruments.
Buy the Audioengine A5+ Classic. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $1 with the KRK Rokit 5 G5 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Worth knowing: the KRK Rokit 5 G5 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.0, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 5 G5 | Audioengine A5+ Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 per pair | $399.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #50 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #37 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 10.9 lbs (4.95 kg) | 15.4 lbs (7 kg) (left/powered), 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) (right) |
| Dimensions | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (288 x 191 x 242 mm) | 10.9”H x 7.2”W x 9.7”D (276.2 x 182.6 x 247.6 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 55W (35W LF + 20W HF, Class D) | 50W RMS / 75W peak |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5” Kevlar woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) | No |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) | No |
| App | Yes (KRK app) | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | RCA, Aux |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 22kHz (+/-1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.59 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.06 |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Outputs | - | RCA variable output (subwoofer) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KRK Rokit 5 G5: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Audioengine A5+ Classic: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and Jasper Tech.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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