Experts recommend Yamaha HS5 more than KRK Rokit 5 G4
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha HS5 over KRK Rokit 5 G4, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha HS5 received 6 recommendations: from Hyperbits, Gearank (7 Nov 2024) Music Radar (27 Nov 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, KRK Rokit 5 G4 received only 2 recommendations from Hyperbits and PianoDreamers (14 Sep 2024).
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Hyperbits ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #2 and Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 20 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... #4 out of 20 Yamaha HS5 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 14 Sep 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4 and KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Yamaha HS5 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... #6 out of 10 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com - On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Yamaha HS5 as #8
Rank Studio Monitor ... ... #8 out of 12 Yamaha HS5 ... ... Source: www.gearank.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Music Radar ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Yamaha HS5 The best for a true representation of your recordings... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Yamaha HS5 as #2
Rank Studio Monitor ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha HS5 ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked Yamaha HS5 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 8 Yamaha HS5 Best overall... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com
After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha HS5 outranks KRK Rokit 5 G4. This is not to say that KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a bad option. Like Yamaha HS5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha HS5 outranks KRK Rokit 5 G4 by 16 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Yamaha HS5 is more critically acclaimed than KRK Rokit 5 G4.
| 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 [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Digital Stereophony | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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