Short answer: the KRK Rokit 7 G4, if you are buying new. The M-Audio BX8 D3 ranks higher than it (#80 vs #98 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, 4.0/5 vs 3.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the KRK Rokit 7 G4 is still sold new at $334.
What the M-Audio BX8 D3 does well: An 8 inch studio monitor with useful bass and simple analog connections for a straightforward studio setup. The catch: A 3.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and downward tonal tilt suggest a darker, less even presentation than the leaders.
The case for the KRK Rokit 7 G4: A 7 inch studio monitor that sits between compact and 8 inch models, with balanced inputs and room adjustment controls. The catch: Its balanced studio inputs need a suitable source connection rather than offering built-in consumer streaming.
Buy the KRK Rokit 7 G4 new; the M-Audio BX8 D3 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| M-Audio BX8 D3 | KRK Rokit 7 G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $258 per pair Discontinued | $334.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #80 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #98 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported MDF | - |
| Drivers | 1.25” silk-dome tweeter, 8” Kevlar woofer | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 15.1H x 9.8W x 11.9D in | 13.4”H x 8.9”W x 11.2”D (340.4 x 226.1 x 284.5 mm) |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) each | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 150W each (80W LF, 70W HF) | 145w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS | TRS, XLR |
| Country | United States (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.66 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| 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 |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 42Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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