Short answer: the KRK Rokit 8 G4. It ranks #26 of 31 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $500; the Edifier S3000Pro ranks #29 and costs $900, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the KRK Rokit 8 G4 offers: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the Edifier S3000Pro offers: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
Buy the KRK Rokit 8 G4. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Edifier S3000Pro and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 31 powered bookshelf speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 8 G4 | Edifier S3000Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 Discontinued | $900 |
| Ranked | #26 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 15.7"H x 10.5"W x 12.2"D (400 x 266.7 x 309.9 mm) | 14.5"H x 9.1"W x 14"D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg | 29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker | 78w RMS Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 38Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | None |
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The Two Speakers In Full
KRK Rokit 8 G4: $500 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8
Cons: Discontinued.
Full KRK Rokit 8 G4 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 15.7"H x 10.5"W x 12.2"D (400 x 266.7 x 309.9 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Sercan Solmaz: Adam Audio T8V vs Yamaha HS8 vs KRK Rokit 8 (STUDIO SPEAKER SOUND TEST)
- DSAUDIO.review: KRK Rokit 8 G4 RP8G4 vs Yamaha HS8 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: Adam Audio T8V vs KRK Rokit 8 G4 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- Reddit Search for KRK Rokit 8 G4 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Edifier S3000Pro: $900 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit
Full Edifier S3000Pro review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.5"H x 9.1"W x 14"D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB |
| Output Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg |
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