Short answer: the KRK Rokit 7 G4. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#98 and #93 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers), and the KRK Rokit 7 G4 costs $334 against $699.98 for the Yamaha HS7, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
Why pick the Yamaha HS7: A simple, well known 6.5 inch studio monitor with balanced inputs and controls to adjust for wall placement and treble. The catch: 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.
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 tradeoff: Its balanced studio inputs need a suitable source connection rather than offering built-in consumer streaming.
Buy the KRK Rokit 7 G4. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $365.98 less than the Yamaha HS7.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha HS7 | KRK Rokit 7 G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $334.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #93 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #98 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” cone woofer | 7” (178mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.1H x 8.3W x 11.2D in | 13.4”H x 8.9”W x 11.2”D (340.4 x 226.1 x 284.5 mm) |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 95W each (60W LF, 35W HF) | 145w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS | TRS, XLR |
| Country | Japan (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.54 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.48 | - |
| 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 | 43Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 42Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
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