Short answer: the Topping MA4. It ranks #12 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $378; the KRK Rokit 5 G5 ranks #50, rated 3.8/5, and costs $398, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The case for the KRK Rokit 5 G5: 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.
The Topping MA4 is the better-sounding choice. Affordable compact studio monitors with very accurate sound and good bass for their size, for use with an audio interface. Watch for: The native listening-window response is not as smooth as the leading Genelec and Neumann measurements.
Buy the Topping MA4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KRK Rokit 5 G5 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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 | Topping MA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 per pair | $378 per pair |
| Ranked | #50 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #12 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 10.9 lbs (4.95 kg) | 8.3 lbs (3.78 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (288 x 191 x 242 mm) | 10”H x 5.5”W x 11.3”D (255 x 140 x 288 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 55W (35W LF + 20W HF, Class D) | 75W total (50W woofer, 25W tweeter, Class D) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 1” soft dome tweeter with waveguide, 4” paper cone woofer |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) | - |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) | - |
| App | Yes (KRK app) | - |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | XLR (balanced analog) |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Frequency Response | - | 49Hz-20kHz +/-3dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 49.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Sensitivity | - | 92dB |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.3kHz |
| Warranty | - | 1-2 years (varies by region) |
| Country | - | China |
| Maximum SPL | - | 105dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.64 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.83 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KRK Rokit 5 G5: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Topping MA4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science 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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