KRK ROKIT 7 G4 Review

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The ROKIT 7 is the third largest monitor in the new G4 series from KRK, although it’s the second largest bi-amped monitor in the series.

The design is a huge step forward in monitor technology with state-of-the-art features and high-grade materials used throughout.

ROKIT monitors have been a long-standing favorite with many musicians due to their reliability and superior performance, and not to mention the excellent value for money.

You won’t find a better budget value monitor on the market and KRK has managed to offer even more optimization into these compact yet powerful units.

Whether you’re setting up a home studio or looking for some affordable monitors in your professional studio, you won’t be disappointed with the ROKIT G4 series.

Compact & Powerful ROKIT Design

The ROKIT 7’s are a perfect choice for those who are working in more dedicated recording spaces. A compact unit with a balance of power and performance that will deliver a dynamic and bassy “sweet spot” every time. These fourth generation ROKITS are a huge step forward.

The ROKIT 7 comes with a Kevlar-based 7” woofer and matching 1” tweeter. It’s a slight step up from the 5” woofer in the ROKIT 5 so expect more power and performance in the lower depths of your music. You get a 42Hz – 40kHz frequency range and a total output of 145 Watts.

You’ve got an internal Class D amplifier to keep these monitors running at optimum levels. These state-of-the-art amps are designed to run at a constant cool temperature meaning that you don’t need to worry about any overheating issues when working long hours.

The KRK design has spent hours trying to perfect this design to ensure these monitors meet the demands of the modern music producer. The fluid mechanics of the of unit ensures that air pressure is consistent throughout the monitor and this results in that wide ranging “sweet spot”.

The last thing you want after splashing out on brand new monitors is to find out that they can’t handle occasions when you want to max out. The built-in brick wall limiter feature is just the answer as it prevents any damage by engaging just before the monitors hit the point of no return.

Kevlar Strength & App Accessibility

The Kevlar woofer and tweeter material is a sign of how much attention to detail KRK are giving this fourth generation of the ROKIT design. The strength-to-weight ratio from Kevlar gives your music immense balance across the high and low frequencies resulting in 100% pure audio.

Front-firing ports are a continued asset to the ROKIT design. These style of ports are a lot more accommodating in recording rooms that are anything less than perfect in terms of acoustics. They remove any possible wall interference from which you may get when using rear firing ports.

A useful addition to the ROKIT G4 monitors are the iso-foam pads. Simple they might be but they drastically reduce any vibrations and this results in even better audio quality. It’s all the little things that add up which gives you that pure and professional ROKIT sound.

A lot of today’s monitors tend to have a maximum time frame in which you can sit and use them at increased volumes. However, the design and audio quality from the ROKIT 7s has been proven to be gentle on our ears so long sessions are welcome and our eardrums stay intact.

One of the major features to be included in the G4 ROKIT monitors is the enhanced digital signal processing (DSP). The way in which this DSP works will benefit those who are starting out in audio management, helping to automatically enhance and maximize room acoustics.

The LCD screen on the back panel gives you useful real-time EQ analysis. A selection of 25 different settings are available to choose from. You’ll find that these will cover most of the environments musicians and producers tend to find themselves in for quick and easy EQ setup.

The KRK App is big push forward and puts a lot of the controls in the palm of your hand. The app gives you assistance on speaker placement, you can adjust subwoofer levels, crossover settings, and much more.

A signal generator option has also been included in the app which allows for quick system calibration – a must have for today’s modern digital monitors. The KRK App is available on both Android and iOS devices. It’s incredibly useful and will be a great addition to your workflow.

In terms of connectivity, the ROKIT 7 comes with the handy XLR/1/4” combo jack, providing a simple way of connecting your monitors to mixing desks and audio interfaces. You’ll also be able to connect smartphone and tablet devices as well as your laptop and computer equipment.

Conclusion

The KRK ROKIT 7 G4 would be a wise choice for anyone working in mid-sized studios or larger bedroom setups.

The ROKIT 7s give you the perfect balance of power and quality all wrapped up in a compact unit. The front-firing port design means that you can place these monitors up against walls without risking audio quality, and furthermore, they look the part with the black and yellow design (there are also plans for an off-white color to be available).

The 145 Watts is more than enough power for most people and that pure KRK audio is better than ever. The decision to use Kevlar for the woofers and tweeters is going to be a huge selling point. The overall design is a huge improvement on an already successful product.

KRK has a strong grip on the budget monitor market but there is tough competition out there with the likes of Yamaha, Alesis, Behringer, and Mackie, to name a few. We think that this fourth generation design of the famous ROKIT monitors is going to set the standard for the next couple of years.

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