Experts prefer KRK Rokit 5 G4 over Mackie CR4BT
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .
Currently, KRK Rokit 5 G4 received 4 endorsements from E-Home Recording Studio, Hyperbits Gearank (30 May 2023) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Mackie CR4BT did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic
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4 | - | $159 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
N/A | N/A | $120 | Mackie CR4BT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- E-Home Recording Studio ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 9 KRK Rokit 5 G4 The Most Popular Entry Level Studio Monitors Ever... ... ... Source: ehomerecordingstudio.com - Hyperbits ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #2
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 20 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 30 May 2023 Gearank ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #3
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 KRK Rokit 5 G4 The Best Studio Monitors Under $300... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com - On 22 Jan 2024 PianoDreamers ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com
Customers like KRK Rokit 5 G4 way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Mackie CR4BT
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
KRK Rokit 5 G4, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Mackie CR4BT.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling studio monitor receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). KRK Rokit 5 G4 ranks higher than that and Mackie CR4BT ranks lower than that.
KRK Rokit 5 G4 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Mackie CR4BT | |
Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Mackie CR4BT is more popular than KRK Rokit 5 G4
It's fairly safe to say that Mackie CR4BT is a more popular studio monitor than KRK Rokit 5 G4, based on its 600+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for KRK Rokit 5 G4 and Mackie CR4BT | |||||
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Presonus Eris E5 | $150 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Pioneer DM-40 | $149 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | ||
JBL 305P MkII | $129 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
PreSonus Eris E3.5 | $100 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
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1 | - | $399 | Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
2 | - | $720 | Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
3 | +4 | $129 | JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
4 | - | $159 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 11
Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 440 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 207 |
Lowest score by Music Critic | 86 |
Score distribution:
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60-80 | |
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20-40 | |
0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
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KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors or M-Audio BX5 .
KRK Rokit 5 G4 is $90.99 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
Mackie CR4BT is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Mackie CR3-XBT or Tannoy Reveal 402 .
Mackie CR4BT is $130 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).