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Topic: KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5 (Read 21601 times) previous topic - next topic
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KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Hello, I'm asking this question because I can't give them a listen first, my decision is all based on your feedback.

It's time for me to upgrade my audio system and I can't decide what fits best my needs based only on internet reviews. I now own Altec Lansing MX5021 and I'm considering buying a pair of monitors. I currently keep the 55Hz slider from the f2k equalizer at the minimum, I find the MX5021's too bassy for my tiny room. That's why, even if at first I was considering buying RP8's, after some research I've decided to look into some smaller 5" monitors.

I don't live in the US so my options are limited.

KRK RP5 G2: 155 euros
Mackie MR5: 175 euros
KRK V4 II: 180 euros

For KRK RP5 I can find tons of reviews, but not so many for G2's how different are they?

If you give me a solid reason I could reconsider buying 8" monitors.

Other options in my price range, that I have access to:

M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe: 240 euros
M-Audio Studiophile BX8a Deluxe: 370 euros

Tapco S5: 335 euros
Tapco S8: 520 euros

KRK RP 6 G2: 410 euros
KRK RP 8 G2: 520 euros

Event ALP5: 350 euros
Event TR6: 460 euros
Event TR8: 550 euros

Mackie MR8: 290 euros

Thanks.

KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #1 –
Nobody has any experience with any of those monitors?
 

KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #2 –
people are happy with near-field krk experience from what i hear, now i would probably buy some genelec stuff for me, like;
http://www.genelec.com/products/2-way-monitors/8020a/
or 5"
http://www.genelec.com/products/2-way-monitors/8030a/
(have bunch of switches to turn down the bass)
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KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #3 –
I have extensively measured/analyzed the original KRK Rokit 5. I find it to be an incredible performer for the dollars invested. It has both a very linear response, remarkable extension for it's size, and a more inert cabinet(less cabinet talk) as compared to most other monitors. It's fit and finish are 1st rate. Now, I have not measured the new Generation 2. But KRK insists that the only difference(s) are for improvement, such as the now radius/curvature front to reduce diffraction and other minor improvements to performance.

Because of the tendency for most monitors, and especially ones with larger cabinets, to have significant acoustic output, I would probably choose the KRK Rokit 5 from your list. If you want more bass extension later on, I would add an active crossover and a subwoofer. The added bass from say an 8" monitor is not only going to cost you severe cabinet resonances, it will also likely result in very poor off axis response. The KRK, once again, has excellent consistency as you move off axis.

Here are some measurements of the G1 Rokit 5: http://www.linaeum.com/productinfo/other/krk_rokit5/

-Chris

KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #4 –
Thanks Cris, so as I understand from your post bigger isn't always better. So what about KRK V4's, have you heard them? They are a little smaller with a little bit less bass, but that wouldn't be a problem for me. Also they claim to be of a superior quality.

Thanks.

KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #5 –
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Thanks Cris, so as I understand from your post bigger isn't always better. So what about KRK V4's, have you heard them? They are a little smaller with a little bit less bass, but that wouldn't be a problem for me. Also they claim to be of a superior quality.

Thanks.


The KRK Rokit 5 is already very small. And, it is the smallest I would go, because it is just perfect, to later on, add active subwoofers. If you go even smaller, the effective wavelength of the ideal cross point, will be so high, as to make the wavelengths small in comparision to the distance from the subwoofer, leading to problems with integrating the bass with the satellites.

I doubt the KRK4 is much better, to be honest. The Rokit 5 is already surprisingly good on all accounts, and I'm hard to surprise. If you want a reasonably accurate/linear speaker with built in amplification, I don't think you can go wrong here.

-Chris

KRK V4 II vs. KRK RP5 G2 vs. Mackie MR5

Reply #6 –
Not timely but in case others are considering the KRK RP5 G2:

I've just bought two of these speakers and the noise floor is high on both. On both there is white noise from the tweeter and on one there is electrical noise from the amplifier.
I don't have an spl meter, but the tweeter noise is about -70db from the max output of the speaker. It's clearly noticeable to me 10m away.
So, I wouldn't recommend these for near-field listening.

It would be nice to know, for future reference, what active speakers use good internal amplifiers. It's not as if they have to spend much money to get good quality here. I guess I'm spoiled by my old $100 tripath power amplifier.