KRK Rokit 5 G4 Review - What will the new KRK studio monitors offer?

The KRK Rokit 5 G4 speakers are budget monitors with 5 inch woofers for DJs/producers who have built-in digital room correction. They continue to meet the hard-to-reach transition between good sound and great value for money.

If you're a DJ or music producer looking for a new pair or your first pair of studio monitors and have limited budget, the latest Rokits are a good choice.

First impressions / Construction

KRK's Rokit Series studio monitors, whose black and yellow color scheme has become an icon, stand for good sound quality at a modest price. Pairs of different KRK Rokit models can be found in thousands of home studios today. Recently, KRK has refreshed the Rokit G4 series with an updated look and some cool new features.

KRK ROKIT 5 G3 RückansichtAt first glance, the exterior of the new Rokit G4 looks very similar to the previous Rokit models, but on closer inspection you can see the differences. The overall appearance has been modernized and gives a slimmer and more professional look.

Now let's get to the actual one, the tweeter and woofer of the monitor, we see the biggest physical difference with the updated Rokits. KRK has decided to change the material of the tweeter and woofer to a Kevlar material. KRK confirmed to us that this new material offers better sound reproduction and is more durable at the same time.

But the most exciting update on these Rokit studio monitors can be found on the back. KRK has an LCD screen for visual room correction EQs and changing settings. In previous generations of Rokits, KRK used separate physical knobs to operate Room EQing for room correction. This has now been replaced by a single knob and LCD screen. This is convenient because you can now see a visual representation of the changes you make to the sound.

In use

KRK ROKIT 5 G3 SeitenansichtThe most important thing about any studio monitor is how it sounds, and the KRK Rokit G4 does not disappoint. The latest update continues the Rokit's tradition of being a monitor that may not be the most accurate, but sounds great and is simply fun. They sound full and warm in the lower end, especially for the size, have a clean sounding midrange and a clear sounding upper sound spectrum.

However, the heights are the weak point where you can notice the lack of precision of the Rokit: Although they are clear, they just don't deliver the same detail you can find on other studio monitors. At the same time, this helps to ensure that the Rokit G4 never sounds too shrill and can be heard for hours without your ears getting too tired.

This is actually an advantage for most DJs, as it makes long practice sessions easier for the ears while providing a clear and fairly accurate representation of your sound. Although they are not the most accurate, they are still great studio monitors that make music sound wonderfully.

Conclusion

KRK has continued the iconic line of its Rokit studio monitors by updating its look and adding useful features. The Rokits continue to be a compromise between decent sound and value for money. If you're a DJ or producer looking for a new pair or your first pair of studio monitors and have a budget, the latest Rokits are a good choice.

Check out the KRK Rokit 5 G4 monitors HERE in the DJ Shop

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