KRK ROKIT 5 G4
Gearank High Notes
The ROKIT 5, now on its 4th gen version, loses the round, egg-like curves of its predecessors in favor of a more traditional enclosure with rounded corners. The main speaker driver is a 5″ Kevlar woofer, and it is paired with a 1″ Kevlar Dome tweeter.
Tweaking controls are done on an app via Bluetooth, for better adjustments without leaving the “sweet spot”.
It also includes ISO-foam pads for decoupling from surfaces.
While earlier ROKIT generations were criticized for having a bloated low-frequency range, the ROKIT 5 G4 has refined their sound signature and tightens it up with a front-firing port. It has a flat but extended response despite being on the smaller scale of studio monitors. EDM producers will be satisfied to still have the low-frequency extension with a more balanced midrange, leading to better mix translation.
On the flipside, the digital controls might be too gimmicky. While it’s a great technological advancement, it might not be used that often anyway unless you move the speakers around a lot from studio to studio.
All in all, the ROKIT 5 G4 has made converts of former doubters of the ROKIT line. With its new, more balanced sound signature and more serious aesthetic, the KRK ROKIT 5 G4 earns its place as one of the best studio monitor speakers at this price point. And you don’t have to be a music producer to appreciate its sound quality, even for casual listening experience.
Pros
- Extended bass response
- More neutral than its predecessors
- Includes ISO-foam pads
Cons
- Digital controls feel gimmicky
Specifications
- Driver: 5″ Kevlar Woofer, 1″ Kevlar Dome tweeter
- Amplifier: 55W Class D
- Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4 combo
- Frequency response: 43Hz-40kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
- Enclosure: Ported
- Controls: Controlled via App
- Dimensions: 11.22″ x 7.48″ x 9.49″ “
- Weight: 10.69 lbs.
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| Audio Science Review | amirm | 94/100 |