Experts recommend KRK Rokit 5 G4 more than Presonus Eris E5
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer KRK Rokit 5 G4 over Presonus Eris E5, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, KRK Rokit 5 G4 received 2 recommendations: from Hyperbits and PianoDreamers (14 Sep 2024). Presonus Eris E5 was also endorsed 2 times: by woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) and Hyperbits. However, experts generally ranked Presonus Eris E5 lower than KRK Rokit 5 G4 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com  | Pocket-lint  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  | Popular Science  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| 19 | - | Check price |  Presonus Eris E5 The Presonus Eris E5 Studio Monitor is a reliable and powerful speaker that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it an ideal choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need to mix and master their music. |
- | - | 9 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Hyperbits ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #2 and Presonus Eris E5 as #3
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 20 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)#3 out of 20 Presonus Eris E5 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 14 Sep 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 - On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Presonus Eris E5 as #9
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Presonus Eris E5 The best studio monitors for beginners... ... ... Source: woodandfirestudio.com
After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, KRK Rokit 5 G4 outranks Presonus Eris E5. This is not to say that Presonus Eris E5 is a bad option. Like KRK Rokit 5 G4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, KRK Rokit 5 G4 outranks Presonus Eris E5 by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, KRK Rokit 5 G4 is more critically acclaimed than Presonus Eris E5.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music |
Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $198 |  Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | - | $720 |  Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total 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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [23]
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
| Highest score by whippedcreamsounds.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by GuitarFella | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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