Short answer: the KRK Rokit 5 G5. It ranks #50 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $398 and is still sold new; the KRK Rokit 5 G4 ranks #59 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
What the KRK Rokit 5 G5 does well: A 5 inch studio monitor with app controlled DSP voicing modes and boundary EQ settings. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the KRK Rokit 5 G4: A 5 inch studio monitor with fairly deep bass for its size, low hiss, and onboard controls to tune its balance. Watch for: The 3.6dB midrange span and listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.502 show that native response is not reference-flat.
Buy the KRK Rokit 5 G5. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the KRK Rokit 5 G4 is discontinued.
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 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 per pair | $337 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #50 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #59 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 10.9 lbs (4.95 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (288 x 191 x 242 mm) | 11.2”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 55W (35W LF + 20W HF, Class D) | 55w Per Speaker |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) | - |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| App | Yes (KRK app) | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | TRS/XLR |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Frequency Response | - | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.29 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KRK Rokit 5 G5: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- KRK Rokit 5 G4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
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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