Short answer: pick the Yamaha HS7 if you want sound quality that has been measured and ranked; the KRK Rokit 8 G5 is unmeasured so far, so its case rests on features and price.
The case for the KRK Rokit 8 G5: An 8” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter, for deeper bass than the smaller Rokit models.
On the Yamaha HS7 side: A straightforward analog monitor with boundary and treble controls.
Price: the KRK Rokit 8 G5 lists at $638 and the Yamaha HS7 at $699.98.
Buy the Yamaha HS7 if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the KRK Rokit 8 G5 if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KRK Rokit 8 G5 | Yamaha HS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $638.00 per pair | $699.98 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #53 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” cone woofer |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) | - |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) | - |
| App | Yes (KRK app) | - |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR | Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS |
| 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 |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active, rear-ported |
| Dimensions | - | 13.1H x 8.3W x 11.2D in |
| Weight | - | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | - | 95W each (60W LF, 35W HF) |
| Country | - | Japan (design) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.54 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.48 |
| Frequency Response | - | 43Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
KRK Rokit 8 G5: $638.00 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Rokit 8 G4 (rated 3.9/5).
Pros: An 8” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter, for deeper bass than the smaller Rokit models. Onboard DSP adds three voicing modes (Mix for a flat response, Create, and Focus for the midrange) and 25 boundary and tuning EQ settings, set up with the free KRK app. Bi-amplified Class D amplification and a silk dome tweeter rated to 40kHz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A large cabinet for a desk, so it needs stands or a deep surface and some distance from the wall.
Full KRK Rokit 8 G5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (KRK app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Yamaha HS7: $699.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: A straightforward analog monitor with boundary and treble controls. The measured -6dB point is 43.9Hz, so there is useful bass below the upper-bass region; the ideal-subwoofer score is 6.48.
Cons: Its uneven bass response crosses -3dB around 87.9Hz in the normalized measurement, so quoting the 41Hz low-frequency score input as flat bass extension is misleading. A 2.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and crossover-related variation also limit neutrality. Bass support does not fix all midrange and treble irregularities.
Full Yamaha HS7 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 95W each (60W LF, 35W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Japan (design) |
| Dimensions | 13.1H x 8.3W x 11.2D in |
| Drivers | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” cone woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.54 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.48 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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