I’ve used both classic 5 & rokit 5 , same with classic 8 & rokit 8 ... honestly classics are best for mixing it has a more flatter sound , rokits is great for well define loudness .. but classics should be a mix engineer favorite.. and it can be matched with yahama Hs series
Your "Classics" mix is a lot more balanced and detailed than the "Rokits" mix. The Rokit mix has too much low buildup below 70hz, the top end is muffled, and the upper mids seem sucked out a bit. From this test, it def seems the Classic 5's are better for you, in your room.
Classics is class A/B sound quality amplifier and Rokits it's a crap class D found in any speakers on the market 😏......that's why i will go for classics 💪
100% correct! the classics in my opinion were the better speaker for music production and general use. Owning previous generations of Rokits I have got used to the sound and I could tell in my own room comparing that the classics 7's sounded way more true to sound than the Rokit7 G5s. (Which seem to sound muffled) There was a lack of presence in the higher frequencies and even tweaking the eq I wasn't satisfied with lack of clarity.. it was anything but flat! Fell in love instantly with the classics. those are the real KRK's! :)
People often mix opposite to the freq response of their speakers. Did you ever think that maybe your krk Rokits 5 might be clearer, and since you were going for dark lofi in the first place, you ended up rolling off a bit more in the rokits? Whereas if the krk classic 5 are a bit darker, you roll off less. Then comparatively you picked the track that just seemed louder/more lively, which was the less processed one. Idk which is better as I don’t have either of them. I have the v6 s4 w 10in sub. Love em.
Awesome video! A thought after an earlier video of yours: The biggest influence while reviewing speakers in particular is the same thing that causes certain issues using microphones for you. It’s audible in your demonstration AND you have talked about it yourself before. It’s the (in your case - as you put it - less then ideal) room. And we all know, that nobody wants to deal with it. I myself never bothered. And to be frank, I have no way to do too much. Changing the place for my desk? Not an option, there are two places towards a roof slope, with the other walls being either inaccessible due to the layout of the room or because of shelves on the walls. So the only thing possible to do at all would change to choose another corner of the room do get away from the window. And that doesn’t do much for me, because the biggest sleek and hard surface on my desk is my 43 inch display to begin with. But that being said, just being unable to do anything about the room naturally doesn’t change the fact, that the room has a not to be understated influence on the sound, on both ends, recording and monitoring. If it didn’t, you could as well use headphones without a difference, as for example demonstrated in your comparison between headphones mix and speakers mix on your KRK Rockit 5 G4 review, at least, if you make sure, both, headphones and speakers are calibrated to sound flat.
I prefer the guitar and other instruments on the classics it sounds way nicer and smooth while the Rokits made it sounds more mysterious and a little bit too dark
great video as always Rick! but honestly what I really wanna say is that I love how you make music and you do it all in your bedroom too like damn thats so inspiring man youre truly a musician, when I grow up I wanna be like you XD
Thanks for this video. I needed a new set of monitors - been using a set of Event 20/20 BAS since the '90s and wanted something inexpensive, with a flat, accurate, clear sound for a second workspace. Was leaning heavily toward the Classics, but pulled the trigger after seeing/hearing this. The Classics Mix is so much clearer and has more air here (over my Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee's anyway), the bass so much crisper. Great review.
I just bought a pair of used KRK Classic 5's from Guitar Center Boston Friday night. I actually thought, or assumed, I was buying G4 generation. I wanted the app and the lcd and the xlr/balanced combo. But I got them home and set up and just today I realized I didn't have the Rokit G4. Before that realization I had already decided I really liked whatever generation KRK 5" I had bought. I could return and get G4's instead, but I am not going to as these will meet my needs and tastes fairly well. Thanks for this video.
Really interesting video. I absolutely loved the sound of the Classics and may have to look to pick a pair up myself at some point! I've long used Adam monitors, but have always had a bit of a soft spot for KRK's.
@@AudioHaze Yeah, my current setup is far from ideal which is actually why I was so curious to give this one a watch and find out what your verdict was. Officially adding them to my (very long) list of audio wants and needs!
Really liked the classics mix. It felt a lot less dark and really sparkled. I really need to upgrade my crummy Alesis elevate 5 mkii. Nothing translates.
Yeah man....I mean....let me tell you. I am never buying a set of studio monitors (sure in a year I will have ten sets probably), but I will watch whatever video's you make. I have been watching your videos since the beginning. I think our channels our the same age - but yours is much more successful. Eveything is amazing. Your video personality is super cultivated. Your B roll is killer. The sound (obviously) is great. The musicianship is great. Ridge wallet percussion is over the top subtle funny (but also played very tastefully). The beauty of not even putting on real pants to record the music - that's where you and I are different (aside for your huge success and my wheel spinning) is that I wear long pants for every video. But seriously all of your effort in cultivating this is obvious and I will show up to watch you talk about almost anything because its fun and the production value is so high. I didn't have any feeling about the monitors one way or the other - but the ridge wallet.....I stand with your dad
Hahaha this is so nice thank you so much!! You’ll get there eventually, it’s really all about figuring out how to get in the search algorithm as a small RUclipsr, something I still have to play towards. If you can find a topic where there isn’t a lot of videos, but a high demand for content, you can get some eyes on your channel. Anyways, you’re far too kind, thank you so much for taking the time to watch, I’m always here to help if you have any questions :)
I have the gen3 KRK Rokit 5 and they still serve to this day, but mixing just on these is tricky because of the bass spike, this is why I also have Yamaha HS5 to do the basic mixed and I validate it on the KRKs.
the difference between them were really different in my ears, it almost sounded like you were using a different drum rack on the 2 tracks! Awesome video as always really enjoyed this one. One question, are you ever planning to open up a discord server? I think it could be interesting lol. Have a (sic) day/night!
I am!! Should be up by the end of the week actually :) and yes the mixes were super different, as I mentioned though, not the most scientific experiment lol
Since its flat vs flat ima chaulk it up to the fact that the classics use class a/b amplifiers in them while the newer rokits use class d..class a/b better soundquality but less efficient and generates more heat (back of mine get pretty hot after an hr of play)...class d is way more efficient but lacks soundquality (hence why they give you the dsp to try and tune it better)..ive have/had both...sold the rokits and kept the classics..already spend to much time eq'ing in my daw..dont need to with my monitors as well...now...if they threw the dsp on the classics amp...oohhh boy that would be awesome...being able to cut all lowend off my monitors to blend better with my krk sub would be perfect!...take note krk!...btw not hating on either or tho...both are still great choices especially on a budget!
Could the difference in the mixes be because the Rokit 5s are a touch brighter in the critical 1-3 Khz "presence" region? You can see it in the measurement and it is audible when comparing the two on RUclips.
how's your experience so far? i'm in the market for a studio monitor first time and these are super cheap and affordable for me and since its my first time ever using a pair of studio monitors its not like i need to blow like 500$ per monitor..
I’m very new to recording and I appreciate the reviews. I went with the classic 7s. Just out of interest where do you set the hi and mids on them before commencing recording ?
The two mixes are soooo different that it's scary. The brightness of the classics mix is nice but kind of harsh in my headphones. I would love to see these two mixes sent to the same mastering engineer to see how close he or she can get them...
To me this is kinda fun since the difference between this two is like 2% compared with the difference between someone with a “good ear” for production and someone without it.
Nice review and great sounds by the way. Love the guitar tracks. I just bought the g7 for dj mixing. I find them very bottom heavy whichbis fine for DJ use. I already own the yamaha hs5 which I use for mixing.
very surprised that, at least to me in my listening situation, they rokits mix sounds vaguely under water? and the classic I can point out every time and being more balanced and clear sounding which is wild.
My mixes using RP5 G2, yup gen 2 - a generation before the classic 5, translates very closely to Eve SC207. Your mix using the G4 sounds a tad too heavy with the low bass.
what would be the best option ? i see a 130 difference on amazon with 3 yr warranty on the classic 5s is 295$ and on zzounds the rokit 5 g4s are 426$ w 3 years so a 130 difference i do want the flat response for better mixing but like he said in the video you can tweak it with the screen these have been my dream monitors would love the input from anyone thanks
@@AudioHaze beyond, my only complaint is when there plugin in through USB is there so loud but when u get them hooked up to interface there is tons of potential I tweak mine like every month just to see what I can do
I have the G3 KRK Rokit 5s. My left monitor is busted. It keeps cutting in and out and I ruled out the cable. I need to replace it. Do you think that the sound profile for the G4 is so different that I need to replace both of them? Or do you think I can get away with just replacing the one monitor. I tend to use my headphones for mixing and then compare it to the monitors.
I just looked up your yt to see if theres a new video, and as soon as i click off i get a notif for a new vid :/ will leave a post vid comment after watch
Has anybody opened these up and looked at the boards? Do they have the same corrosive black insulation? My gen 1 Rokit 5's are absolutely ruined now because of it, hence the reason why I'm watching this video, and don't want the same thing to occur 10 years later.
For me there is a difference, from what i listened on youtube , one is bass and two is mids ....i went for classic but now after a day i want the g4 because i dont like the bass of the classic :((..........i went for the classic because they have class A/B amplifier but in the end i think class D sound as good as A/B ,dont let you tricked by that like i was !!! :)) ...........definitely go for G4
Wow. The mixs are way different. Classic mix is much too bright while the modern is way to dull and boomy. I think the boomy works on this track mixed with the classics high end. lol
5:35 Wait a minute!! In ur Rokit 5 G4 review u showed a different freq graph, which was flat AF!! 😱🧐 And then u showed the JBL graph, which was crazy AF, but it did conform to my tests as well (I have those JBL's)... But I was so surprised that the Rokit's had a FLAT response in contrast to all their fame about hyped bass!! 😱 Welp, here u are showing an entirely different graph for the exact same speakers, but this time we DO see the hyped bass in the freq. But this time the issue is a) how can both the Rokits have almost identical freq responses when the Classic is supposed to be flatter? And b) how come the mixes were vastly so different if the freq responses were the same?! 🧐 B would be explained fully IF the freq responses were indeed different, as they should... Also, on their website the G4 is rated 43Hz on the bass response and the Classic only 56Hz. The highs are different too, 40Khz vs 30Khz. Thus ALL ur graphs must be wrong!
Question. How important is it to have two of the same Rokit speakers (Left, Right) while playing music? I bought a KRK Rokit 5 G3 RP5G3 powered studio monitor 2 years ago for 200$. I wanted to buy another one but I think it's been discounted. I found a "KRK CLS5G3 KRK Classic Studio Monitor" for 200$ and it looks exactly the same except the back of it says "Classic 5 and the one I have says "Rokit 5" on the back. I guess what I'm saying is that, will be any downside of playing to different versions of speakers? I'll be connecting them either through my audio interface of directly through my mpc. So should I buy it?
In general, you should really try to get two of the same monitors if you're planning to use this for audio production at all. That being said, the classics and rokit g3 are probably as similar as you can get between two models of monitor, so if you had to go this route, its probably you're best option in terms of pairing two different monitors together. You should probably expect some variation in frequency response, so you may want to measure the room if possible and see what each monitors frequency biases are.
@@ChrisBessy Oh, dang! I thought the model was just called KRK Rokit G4, didn't know it was KRK Rokit RP5 G4! 😀🙉 I would think that since the KRK's have hyped bass u would have LESS bass in the actual mix in ur car? Or is it that with the E5 you ended up with TOO much bass in the mix?
@@MaximusAdonicus I always had better mixes in my car with the RP5 ..... its not perfect, but mixes sound always cool in the car.... but I have the RP5 G3 not G4 !
The reason you hear such a big difference between the speakers, is the G4 converts the signal to digital for processing, then converts it back to analog so the signal can be sent to the amp. Personally, I don't think this is a good way to do things. When the speaker converts the signal to digital, you take a big hit in sound quality. For example, if you have an investment in high quality gear upstream of the speakers, the speaker negates all that in the conversion process. Lets say you bought a really good audio interface for $1000. They have both AD and DA converters built in, just like the speaker. The difference is quality. If you run the signal through low end electronics, you get low end sound.
Idk why but the classic sound more vibrant for the mix vs mix. In the store they only had rokkit and it sounded like wondering was wrong with the high frequencies. I bought classics and they sound really good for all frequencies.
it's subjective yes but I will say if you have good headphones you already like, youtube videos showcasing monitors with proper sound (like this one) this far for me were spot on wether I liked the actual sound or not bought the rokit 5 g4 and they sounded just like the video that made me buy them rather than yamaha or whatnot in the same sense I listened to sony WH-1000XM4 heapdhones videos and they sounded all bass no treble and after buying them they do, violently but I wanted noise cancellation 1st on them, I currently use krk rokit 5 g4 on a small desk and love them, ear opening if you can say that after a decade of dreadful "2.1 pc speakers" I didn't use the rear panel equ but tuned the curve with equalizer APO which allows whatever you want equalization and sound filtering..you want a 800 bands equ ? you can make one very easily
after 10+ years of logitec pc speakers the 1st two days after installing the KRKs I lowered my gaming chair closed my eyes and listened to every music style I could think of, also had to check if there weren't an orchestra and singer behind my monitor listening to movies scores....both will give your superb sound (once tweaked for your own ears)
I can say once again that my (tuned) v-moda crossfade m-100 headphones were right on target, your rokits mix has less highs and mids which is exactly how the G4 will sound out of the box I did something like 2k +1db 4k +2db 8k +1db on my 5 G4 but with 20years of djing my ears aren't a good "reference" ;)
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Neither of these speakers have Kevlar in them. They have only Glass Aramid, which is not same as Kevlar. Only the VXT series of KRK have Kevlar.
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I’ve used both classic 5 & rokit 5 , same with classic 8 & rokit 8 ... honestly classics are best for mixing it has a more flatter sound , rokits is great for well define loudness .. but classics should be a mix engineer favorite.. and it can be matched with yahama Hs series
I got a mono classic 5 gifted to me a bit ago. You're saying I should pair it w a Yamaha Hs? What about a subwoofer, got any reccs?
@@gkountilas DJ Minh Tri is also using krk Classic vs Yamaha hs for music production.
Your "Classics" mix is a lot more balanced and detailed than the "Rokits" mix. The Rokit mix has too much low buildup below 70hz, the top end is muffled, and the upper mids seem sucked out a bit. From this test, it def seems the Classic 5's are better for you, in your room.
It's almost like he was compensating for the low end and mid cut he EQ'd on the Rokits themselves.
Classics is class A/B sound quality amplifier and Rokits it's a crap class D found in any speakers on the market 😏......that's why i will go for classics 💪
@@zaymusical The best way is to took them both classic and g4 😝
I heard from a RUclipsr that the classics are better less ear fatigue more enjoyable to mix on.
@@BrandonThe1nr I was thinking the same, how comes that no one has thought of this
The classics mix sounds more classic, and the rockits, rocked it.
100% correct! the classics in my opinion were the better speaker for music production and general use. Owning previous generations of Rokits I have got used to the sound and I could tell in my own room comparing that the classics 7's sounded way more true to sound than the Rokit7 G5s. (Which seem to sound muffled) There was a lack of presence in the higher frequencies and even tweaking the eq I wasn't satisfied with lack of clarity.. it was anything but flat! Fell in love instantly with the classics. those are the real KRK's! :)
People often mix opposite to the freq response of their speakers. Did you ever think that maybe your krk Rokits 5 might be clearer, and since you were going for dark lofi in the first place, you ended up rolling off a bit more in the rokits? Whereas if the krk classic 5 are a bit darker, you roll off less. Then comparatively you picked the track that just seemed louder/more lively, which was the less processed one. Idk which is better as I don’t have either of them. I have the v6 s4 w 10in sub. Love em.
Seen too many people talking about the rockit low end. Went with the classics! They sound great!
Enjoy them!!
Awesome video! A thought after an earlier video of yours: The biggest influence while reviewing speakers in particular is the same thing that causes certain issues using microphones for you. It’s audible in your demonstration AND you have talked about it yourself before. It’s the (in your case - as you put it - less then ideal) room. And we all know, that nobody wants to deal with it. I myself never bothered. And to be frank, I have no way to do too much. Changing the place for my desk? Not an option, there are two places towards a roof slope, with the other walls being either inaccessible due to the layout of the room or because of shelves on the walls. So the only thing possible to do at all would change to choose another corner of the room do get away from the window. And that doesn’t do much for me, because the biggest sleek and hard surface on my desk is my 43 inch display to begin with. But that being said, just being unable to do anything about the room naturally doesn’t change the fact, that the room has a not to be understated influence on the sound, on both ends, recording and monitoring. If it didn’t, you could as well use headphones without a difference, as for example demonstrated in your comparison between headphones mix and speakers mix on your KRK Rockit 5 G4 review, at least, if you make sure, both, headphones and speakers are calibrated to sound flat.
WEel said michael, room influence can not be understated :)
I prefer the guitar and other instruments on the classics it sounds way nicer and smooth while the Rokits made it sounds more mysterious and a little bit too dark
Yeah definitely, totally agree on this one!
same!
Would LOVE some more entry-mid budget monitor reviews. Specifically the Kalis and the JBL LSR305
Okay! I’ll look into it :)
@@AudioHaze Yes, please do! Yamahas as well!
I was the product manager for the G4s. They are dead flat and way "flatter" than the classic(G3). Scientifically.
I chose the Classic 5s because I got them for$212 with cables instead of the Rockets. We're $160 more ,but think classic are awesome
great video as always Rick! but honestly what I really wanna say is that I love how you make music and you do it all in your bedroom too like damn thats so inspiring man youre truly a musician, when I grow up I wanna be like you XD
Haha thanks! Yeah that’s the goal, to show a bedroom is more than enough for music :)
Thanks for this video. I needed a new set of monitors - been using a set of Event 20/20 BAS since the '90s and wanted something inexpensive, with a flat, accurate, clear sound for a second workspace. Was leaning heavily toward the Classics, but pulled the trigger after seeing/hearing this. The Classics Mix is so much clearer and has more air here (over my Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee's anyway), the bass so much crisper. Great review.
I just bought a pair of used KRK Classic 5's from Guitar Center Boston Friday night. I actually thought, or assumed, I was buying G4 generation. I wanted the app and the lcd and the xlr/balanced combo. But I got them home and set up and just today I realized I didn't have the Rokit G4. Before that realization I had already decided I really liked whatever generation KRK 5" I had bought. I could return and get G4's instead, but I am not going to as these will meet my needs and tastes fairly well. Thanks for this video.
I personally have the 5 g4s and I love them :)
Really interesting video. I absolutely loved the sound of the Classics and may have to look to pick a pair up myself at some point! I've long used Adam monitors, but have always had a bit of a soft spot for KRK's.
They’ve been awesome to mix with! Especially in unideal spaces
@@AudioHaze Yeah, my current setup is far from ideal which is actually why I was so curious to give this one a watch and find out what your verdict was. Officially adding them to my (very long) list of audio wants and needs!
Really liked the classics mix. It felt a lot less dark and really sparkled. I really need to upgrade my crummy Alesis elevate 5 mkii. Nothing translates.
The rokits would be an awesome choice for sure!
7” Rokit G4’s are incredibly versatile unbeatable in the price point. The Adam Audio T7v’s are nice as well.
Yeah man....I mean....let me tell you. I am never buying a set of studio monitors (sure in a year I will have ten sets probably), but I will watch whatever video's you make. I have been watching your videos since the beginning. I think our channels our the same age - but yours is much more successful. Eveything is amazing. Your video personality is super cultivated. Your B roll is killer. The sound (obviously) is great. The musicianship is great. Ridge wallet percussion is over the top subtle funny (but also played very tastefully). The beauty of not even putting on real pants to record the music - that's where you and I are different (aside for your huge success and my wheel spinning) is that I wear long pants for every video.
But seriously all of your effort in cultivating this is obvious and I will show up to watch you talk about almost anything because its fun and the production value is so high.
I didn't have any feeling about the monitors one way or the other - but the ridge wallet.....I stand with your dad
Hahaha this is so nice thank you so much!! You’ll get there eventually, it’s really all about figuring out how to get in the search algorithm as a small RUclipsr, something I still have to play towards. If you can find a topic where there isn’t a lot of videos, but a high demand for content, you can get some eyes on your channel. Anyways, you’re far too kind, thank you so much for taking the time to watch, I’m always here to help if you have any questions :)
definitely helping. Thanks for the video. Glad you exist. haha
I have the gen3 KRK Rokit 5 and they still serve to this day, but mixing just on these is tricky because of the bass spike, this is why I also have Yamaha HS5 to do the basic mixed and I validate it on the KRKs.
Omg the did not expect that much of a difference but the classic mix sound way more clear. The other sound more muffled in the low end 😳
the difference between them were really different in my ears, it almost sounded like you were using a different drum rack on the 2 tracks! Awesome video as always really enjoyed this one. One question, are you ever planning to open up a discord server? I think it could be interesting lol. Have a (sic) day/night!
I am!! Should be up by the end of the week actually :) and yes the mixes were super different, as I mentioned though, not the most scientific experiment lol
@@AudioHaze its hard reviewing user based experience products loll
Which microphone are you using? The sound quality is absolutely outstanding. Best I've ever heard on RUclips.
The video starts here, guys 6:06
Listening on my DT 990s the classics sound soooo much better! the rokits seem very muffled.
thanks for the vid!
Since its flat vs flat ima chaulk it up to the fact that the classics use class a/b amplifiers in them while the newer rokits use class d..class a/b better soundquality but less efficient and generates more heat (back of mine get pretty hot after an hr of play)...class d is way more efficient but lacks soundquality (hence why they give you the dsp to try and tune it better)..ive have/had both...sold the rokits and kept the classics..already spend to much time eq'ing in my daw..dont need to with my monitors as well...now...if they threw the dsp on the classics amp...oohhh boy that would be awesome...being able to cut all lowend off my monitors to blend better with my krk sub would be perfect!...take note krk!...btw not hating on either or tho...both are still great choices especially on a budget!
Best part was the ending. Mrs audio haze :)
Could the difference in the mixes be because the Rokit 5s are a touch brighter in the critical 1-3 Khz "presence" region? You can see it in the measurement and it is audible when comparing the two on RUclips.
I love my 5 G3's. Solid and reliable.
If they're anything like the classics, they're awesome :)
The classic 5s are actually rebranded Rokit 5 G3s!
the G3 before 2023 and now the name is Classic ....@@djijspeakerguy4628
the high ends are really muffled in the rokits mix, I guess classics are more flat and even sound
Ive had the Rokit 5 G2’s for the last 12 years and just bought the classic 7’s. Really excited to see the difference.
how's your experience so far?
i'm in the market for a studio monitor first time and these are super cheap and affordable for me and since its my first time ever using a pair of studio monitors its not like i need to blow like 500$ per monitor..
I’m very new to recording and I appreciate the reviews. I went with the classic 7s. Just out of interest where do you set the hi and mids on them before commencing recording ?
The two mixes are soooo different that it's scary. The brightness of the classics mix is nice but kind of harsh in my headphones. I would love to see these two mixes sent to the same mastering engineer to see how close he or she can get them...
Nice playing! Thanks for looking at my song for me.
Anytime! And thank you :)
Are the 5's still a 4.5 inch woofer?
Very cool! Wasn't totally clear whether the adjusted curve was used during mixing on the G4's, or if this was Flat vs Flat 🤔
Apologies! It was flat vs flat :) should have mentioned!
@@AudioHaze Oh, wow, that's even more interesting!! Thank you! 🙏👍
To me this is kinda fun since the difference between this two is like 2% compared with the difference between someone with a “good ear” for production and someone without it.
After twiddling around with them, with your experience, which one do like/ recommend the most and why?!! Thanks for the channel!!
Personally I would go for the Rokits! The tweakable frequency response is SUPER helpful
Definitely the classics mix wins for me - it's clearer and less boomy.
I m more interested to know which headphones you are wearing ? They look really nice. How do they sound? Are you planning to do also a review on them?
Nice review and great sounds by the way. Love the guitar tracks. I just bought the g7 for dj mixing. I find them very bottom heavy whichbis fine for DJ use. I already own the yamaha hs5 which I use for mixing.
Hi everyone, which one is the best for mixing house music ( deep/ garage ) ? Rockit or classic ?
Review the JBL vs KRK!!! There’s some amazing differences with this two monitors.
I would love to at some point!
I prefer... the Jazzmaster!
In my coutnry they are the same price, so I really don't see the point of getting the classics, especially when its the last gen with less features
very surprised that, at least to me in my listening situation, they rokits mix sounds vaguely under water? and the classic I can point out every time and being more balanced and clear sounding which is wild.
My mixes using RP5 G2, yup gen 2 - a generation before the classic 5, translates very closely to Eve SC207. Your mix using the G4 sounds a tad too heavy with the low bass.
what would be the best option ? i see a 130 difference on amazon with 3 yr warranty on the classic 5s is 295$ and on zzounds the rokit 5 g4s are 426$ w 3 years so a 130 difference i do want the flat response for better mixing but like he said in the video you can tweak it with the screen these have been my dream monitors would love the input from anyone thanks
damn, them classics sound way better when comparing the two mixes , way clearer
I have G1 8's, and the g2 10" sub
Great Review! Would you recommend these for voiceover and soundscape mixing in a bedroom/blanked booth setting?
I personally use them for voiceover mixing! They work for me :)
@@AudioHaze Thanks!
Glad I picked up the classics. Yaaaay
A friend of mine wants to give me his classic 7s with 1 year garante left for 200€ should I take them ? Or buy Adam t7v for 300€
oh my! rokits be solid, I use Behringer studio 50usb
Nice! Are you happy with them?
@@AudioHaze beyond, my only complaint is when there plugin in through USB is there so loud but when u get them hooked up to interface there is tons of potential I tweak mine like every month just to see what I can do
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What if I'm listening to this review on a pair of Classic 5's..
i have RP5 G3 here ..... but I dont know if my mixes will be better with the RP5 G4 .... do you think ?
Thanks for this.
I just want a set of speaker for video editing that look good and sound good with a decent bass.. would you recommend any of those?
I have the G3 KRK Rokit 5s. My left monitor is busted. It keeps cutting in and out and I ruled out the cable. I need to replace it. Do you think that the sound profile for the G4 is so different that I need to replace both of them? Or do you think I can get away with just replacing the one monitor. I tend to use my headphones for mixing and then compare it to the monitors.
I’m a bit late to the party, but I believe you can get used orphan monitors for a good price.
I just looked up your yt to see if theres a new video, and as soon as i click off i get a notif for a new vid :/ will leave a post vid comment after watch
Hahah okay sounds good
Has anybody opened these up and looked at the boards? Do they have the same corrosive black insulation?
My gen 1 Rokit 5's are absolutely ruined now because of it, hence the reason why I'm watching this video, and don't want the same thing to occur 10 years later.
For me there is a difference, from what i listened on youtube , one is bass and two is mids ....i went for classic but now after a day i want the g4 because i dont like the bass of the classic :((..........i went for the classic because they have class A/B amplifier but in the end i think class D sound as good as A/B ,dont let you tricked by that like i was !!! :)) ...........definitely go for G4
Wow. The mixs are way different. Classic mix is much too bright while the modern is way to dull and boomy. I think the boomy works on this track mixed with the classics high end. lol
5:35 Wait a minute!! In ur Rokit 5 G4 review u showed a different freq graph, which was flat AF!! 😱🧐 And then u showed the JBL graph, which was crazy AF, but it did conform to my tests as well (I have those JBL's)... But I was so surprised that the Rokit's had a FLAT response in contrast to all their fame about hyped bass!! 😱 Welp, here u are showing an entirely different graph for the exact same speakers, but this time we DO see the hyped bass in the freq.
But this time the issue is a) how can both the Rokits have almost identical freq responses when the Classic is supposed to be flatter? And b) how come the mixes were vastly so different if the freq responses were the same?! 🧐 B would be explained fully IF the freq responses were indeed different, as they should... Also, on their website the G4 is rated 43Hz on the bass response and the Classic only 56Hz. The highs are different too, 40Khz vs 30Khz. Thus ALL ur graphs must be wrong!
Appreciate this
I don't need monitors currently but I'm leaving you a comment for the cool tune 👍😎
Thank you my friend!
your song is so good!!
Question. How important is it to have two of the same Rokit speakers (Left, Right) while playing music? I bought a KRK Rokit 5 G3 RP5G3 powered studio monitor 2 years ago for 200$. I wanted to buy another one but I think it's been discounted. I found a "KRK CLS5G3 KRK Classic Studio Monitor" for 200$ and it looks exactly the same except the back of it says "Classic 5 and the one I have says "Rokit 5" on the back. I guess what I'm saying is that, will be any downside of playing to different versions of speakers? I'll be connecting them either through my audio interface of directly through my mpc. So should I buy it?
In general, you should really try to get two of the same monitors if you're planning to use this for audio production at all. That being said, the classics and rokit g3 are probably as similar as you can get between two models of monitor, so if you had to go this route, its probably you're best option in terms of pairing two different monitors together. You should probably expect some variation in frequency response, so you may want to measure the room if possible and see what each monitors frequency biases are.
good vid. love the girl chillin in the background.
Krk 5 Classic or Eris E5 is better for hiphop production?
i had booth. My mixes with RP5 sound always better in my car.
@@ChrisBessy Ha, which one is "RP5"? Neither is called that 😂🥴
@@MaximusAdonicus the krk RP5 are black and yellow. :)
@@ChrisBessy Oh, dang! I thought the model was just called KRK Rokit G4, didn't know it was KRK Rokit RP5 G4! 😀🙉
I would think that since the KRK's have hyped bass u would have LESS bass in the actual mix in ur car? Or is it that with the E5 you ended up with TOO much bass in the mix?
@@MaximusAdonicus I always had better mixes in my car with the RP5 ..... its not perfect, but mixes sound always cool in the car.... but I have the RP5 G3 not G4 !
all that xtra on the Rokit is, I guess nice, but the Classics sound better
Like the lounge music
Can you do a video on mastering?
Sure! At some point I'll give it a shot, but its not my expertise :)
I bought the classics
is it any good i want to buy them as my first studio monitors since they are super cheap
@@Neeuqaul ofcourse you can find good and bad reviews online, but i think they are absolutely fine 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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The classics are much better in the mids……..
KRK classics clearly have more clear high end
The reason you hear such a big difference between the speakers, is the G4 converts the signal to digital for processing, then converts it back to analog so the signal can be sent to the amp. Personally, I don't think this is a good way to do things. When the speaker converts the signal to digital, you take a big hit in sound quality. For example, if you have an investment in high quality gear upstream of the speakers, the speaker negates all that in the conversion process. Lets say you bought a really good audio interface for $1000. They have both AD and DA converters built in, just like the speaker. The difference is quality. If you run the signal through low end electronics, you get low end sound.
Idk why but the classic sound more vibrant for the mix vs mix.
In the store they only had rokkit and it sounded like wondering was wrong with the high frequencies.
I bought classics and they sound really good for all frequencies.
Once again, an at least somewhat informative video.
Thanks man!
@@AudioHaze nah, thank you. Life changing stuff right here 💀
Good video to mant ads however.
The rokits are way more muffled.
Sounds like you should have gone with the classics 😂
Match my cats 😂😂👏
it's subjective yes but I will say if you have good headphones you already like, youtube videos showcasing monitors with proper sound (like this one) this far for me were spot on wether I liked the actual sound or not bought the rokit 5 g4 and they sounded just like the video that made me buy them rather than yamaha or whatnot in the same sense I listened to sony WH-1000XM4 heapdhones videos and they sounded all bass no treble and after buying them they do, violently but I wanted noise cancellation 1st on them, I currently use krk rokit 5 g4 on a small desk and love them, ear opening if you can say that after a decade of dreadful "2.1 pc speakers" I didn't use the rear panel equ but tuned the curve with equalizer APO which allows whatever you want equalization and sound filtering..you want a 800 bands equ ? you can make one very easily
after 10+ years of logitec pc speakers the 1st two days after installing the KRKs I lowered my gaming chair closed my eyes and listened to every music style I could think of, also had to check if there weren't an orchestra and singer behind my monitor listening to movies scores....both will give your superb sound (once tweaked for your own ears)
I can say once again that my (tuned) v-moda crossfade m-100 headphones were right on target, your rokits mix has less highs and mids which is exactly how the G4 will sound out of the box I did something like 2k +1db 4k +2db 8k +1db on my 5 G4 but with 20years of djing my ears aren't a good "reference" ;)
GOD bless
Classics have NO HIGH END. Hate them.
help
A classic 💕
Rokit speakers are GARBAGE. MINE KEEP SWITCHING OFF IF I DON'T CRANK VOLUME UP TO AN UNCOMFORTABLE LEVEL.
Almost 4 minutes before we really get into the meat of the video.
You really talk to much. I just wanna kno which is the best out of the two.😂
Quarter of your review is for the ridge wallet
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Thanks bro 👍🏻🔥