Полочная акустика — KRK Systems ROKIT 5 GEN 5

The ROKIT 5 Generation Five is the smallest model in the fifth generation of the ROKIT active studio monitor range from KRK Systems, which also includes the ROKIT 7 and ROKIT 8 with 7-inch and 8-inch woofers. KRK lists it at USD 199 each, and a pair cost GBP 378 or USD 398 when the range reached the market in early 2025. It is described by the maker as an active two-way studio reference monitor for musicians, producers and engineers.

Key specs that matter

A 5-inch woofer whose cone is woven from Kevlar aramid fibre and a copper-capped 1-inch silk dome tweeter are both driven by ferrite magnets, and the crossover sits at 2.27 kHz. Rated response is 54 Hz to 30 kHz within 3 dB, and the range stretches from 43 Hz to 40 kHz at the minus 10 dB points. Two Class D amplifiers deliver 20 W to the tweeter and 35 W to the woofer, measured at 1 percent THD+N, for 55 W in total. The 130 W figure often quoted is the dynamic peak output at 10 percent THD+N. Maximum SPL is 104 dB, calculated from driver sensitivity and the dynamic rating, and coverage is 155 degrees horizontally by 126 degrees vertically. The cabinet measures 288 x 191 x 242 mm and weighs 4.95 kg.

Engineering and use context

The enclosure is PVC vinyl wrapped MDF with a front baffle of structurally reinforced high impact polystyrene and rounded sides, and the bass reflex port faces forward, so the monitor tolerates placement near a wall better than a rear-ported box. KRK chose the aramid cone because it damps well and keeps cone breakup modes under control, and the damped silk dome carries the top end. Separate amplifier channels for each driver run at reduced operating temperatures, which KRK links to stable behaviour over long sessions. Onboard DSP provides three voicing modes - Mix, with flat frequency and phase response for mixing and mastering, Focus, aimed at checking the vocal range, and Create for writing and production work. The rear panel carries a monochrome LCD and a press and turn knob to step through level, voicing and EQ, and the screen switches itself off after five minutes. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 101.5 dB with a balanced input at low sensitivity.

Pairing

A single combination socket accepts balanced XLR or 6.35 mm TRS cables, with an input impedance of 5.12 kohm, so an audio interface, mixer or preamplifier with balanced line outputs is the natural source. A foam isolation pad under the cabinet and a separate foam wedge tilt the monitor toward the ears on a desk, and KRK offers an optional mounting bracket plus a 35 mm adapter for stands.

Alternatives

The KRK ROKIT 7 Generation Five uses the same two-way active layout with a larger 7-inch woofer and is listed at USD 269 each.