Tannoy Gold 5 vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 RP5G4 || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison

[@DSAUDIOreview]

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[@mikhalize]

Wow, this was a close one. the KRK in all samples sounded more boxy. The Tannoy had more extension. On the sample of Mortals, the Tannoy really opened up and was spacious and fulfilling but the KRK took on a shrilling sound on the high end.The overall tonality goes to the Tannoy. On the sample Deep, both speakers did a good job; the differences were minimal.

[@sumdood2035]

I dunno. The Tannoy Golds have an obvious ~2khz peak while the frequency graphs show them otherwise closely matched, with the matching peaks being shorter and smoother on the tannoy.

[@batastrophic9762]

I can't thank you enough for this, I literally expect to be using some monitors for mixing heavy metal and classical, so thanks for the metal test and "Bellissimo". Everyone's touting the Tanner's here, Idk.. sure, the classical bit sounded good through them, the KRK's muffling the trebles a little, but I thought the Tanners "coloured" the violin. As for the metal test, it's night and day... the KRK's weren't perfect, but tanners completely changed the sound of the rhythm guitar and also made it sound kinda weird. Some sort of midrange chicanery going on there.. . no bueno. Cool. Thanks again!

[@eternalfriendsmusic5386]

How about the Gold 7 vs. Genelec?

[@Fonkemman]

Surprisingly really close! I would go for whichever design/build that I fancy.

[@dudN8R]

any plans to review Kanto ? thanks for all you do!

[@agondistortion]

Tannoy have more clarity due to one point source and microphone is right on the middle there is tannoys advantage , by ears could be different

[@fotolumalu3187]

Ja odsłuch robię na na dwóch zestawach - Edifier R2730 oraz Microlab B77, oba podłączone interkonektami Prolink Futura pod kartę Audiotrak Prodigy Cube z opamp'em AD8066. Na obu zestawach zdecydowanie prowadzi przedstawiony wyżej ROKIT, bez dwóch zdań gra czyściej, z lepszą sceną.

[@sergeysmelnik]

Awesome test man you finally got the tannoy 5s. I hope you test them against a few others, theyve been a really popular monitor. I think the krks held their own really well here. I think their mids are more balanced and neutral. But I would still take the tannoys even though they have a spike around 1.8khz and after 10khz which the manual even shows in tannoys own graph. The tannoys titanium dome tweeter sounds really nice and the coaxial design is really nice too plus class ab amps instead of d. Also when i owned the krk rp7g4s they hissed like crazy and was the reason I returned them so Im guessing the 5s and 8s do as well. This was also why I returned the fluid audio fx80s. Ive been doing lots of research on the tannoy golds and listened to every video of them online. The 8s have the flattest and most laid back sound. The 7s have more upper midrange and the 5s are the brightest at the very top end. Thanks to Digital Stereophony and a few others I only wanted the 8s but theyve been out of stock for over a month and wont be coming back for a long while. I managed to find a pair of demo model 8s. If anyone wants to hear the difference between the 7s and 5s I have a really good video link because they actually sound quite different. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJXYaZ-QocuFgdU Test starts at 3 minutes.

[@carnalcarnivore]

В том видео какая-то уж совсем нереалистичная разница.

[@DSAUDIOreview]

From my experience RP5G4 has much less hiss than bigger RP7G4

[@ChrisBessy]

I work with eris 4.5 and I hesitate to buy 5XT or RP5 G4 because I really like the details of the presonus ... (sounds beautiful in the mids) and I'm afraid of the "hssss" too, because with my eris 4.5 i dont have any "hssss". (i returned the kali and lsr 305 because of this)

[@sergeysmelnik]

Yep thats the reason I returned my rp7g4s. I loved how they sounded especially the mids and the unique sound of the kevlar tweeter but holy crap did they hiss.

[@ChrisBessy]

​@@sergeysmelnik thus the KRK G4 have a hssss sound .... thus its maybe better go with the eris 5XT for me ?

[@sergeysmelnik]

@@ChrisBessy I have no idea if the 5xt have a loud hiss but why not. If they hiss just return them.

[@DSAUDIOreview]

RP5G4 unlike bigger RP7G4 has very little hiss. It is odd but it is true. E5XT has more hiss than RP5G4 and by quite a lot

[@malibustacy3606]

Class D amplifier hiss.

[@ZilaMike]

Waiting for Gold 5 Vs 305P :D

[@freenational]

About evenly match with the Rokit 5 G4 sounding a bit lighter. The Gold 5 sounds airier and superior in the bass. These comparisons are quite useful.

[@disectormusic]

go with tannoy, because trust me, the concentric tweeter will help so damn much in imaging.

[@neilalf147]

was the measurements donre on axis?

[@pedrom1528]

thank you for your job, is awesome! i have a quest, what equipment do you use for the sound of the monitors? dacs, motherboards, recievers, preamp?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Source was laptop Lenovo T460s connected with Matrix Mini-I DAC via USB. Monitors connected with DAC via balanced XLR cables

[@user-mm6dn9mx4z]

@@DSAUDIOreview What's the DAC you use to connect the monitors? Is it also a Matrix Mini?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Matrix is the DAC

[@sergeysmelnik]

@@user-mm6dn9mx4z Why not use an audio interface? From all my research and testing, any dac over a few hundred bucks is overpriced and doesnt increase the sound quality. From my testing of 3 dacs including the focusrite and steinburg ur22 and a higher end audient the steinburg has the most neutral, audiophile sound and you will have balanced outputs and 24/192. Im sure the matrix is an awesome dac but its like over 500 bucks and ill bet the dac chip is no better than the steinburg which is owned by yamaha.

[@pedrom1528]

@@DSAUDIOreview thanks!

[@antonio.persano.youtube]

Thank you so much for this comparison... helpfully!!

[@VuNguyen-mh4oo]

The difference, if any, is barely discernible to me. I would go with which one lower in price.

[@friedeyes333]

New subscriber and thank you for making these videos! I came for the Tannoy, and in some ways I'm preferring them to the KRK's, especially the Ping Pong track where you can clearly hear the imaging superiority, but the KRK's are countering with what seems to be a more dynamically expressive sound, which can be heard on the Jazz track, particularly the drums and the sense of the room acoustics. I still think I prefer the Tannoy overall though for the imaging and the timbre. How is the self noise at idle with the Tannoy's? They seem a little quieter on my LCD-1's but that could be me imagining it. I'd love to hear them against the MR-524.

[@wylatron]

I mean... *is* that what we’re hearing? Or are we hearing that the tannoys aren’t aimed properly and are much more directional to get in the sweet spot?

[@lapinobel]

Currently using Edifier R1280DB on my pc, no production but only listening to music (all kinds) and gaming. Looking for something with a bit more 'punch'. Advice?

[@djrobtech]

I like the mic position on this video much better than on your new videos.

[@batsumoto]

There is something warm about the Tannoy sound

[@Projacked1]

Try these tests also mono....very curious here as I suspect a more honest comparison. I do like these tests for sound coloration listening.

[@laganplay8169]

please write down the values of the frequency response rp8 g4 (I write through a translator)

[@tristancrombet9419]

Métal head title please ?

[@i2egga3]

We are talking studio reference monitors. Krk is sub par whilst Tannoy is mid entry. Bass depth, response, width, mids, fidelity, separation and clarity by far Tannoy sounds more neutral and natural.

[@crombetdaniel6369]

What is the title of the song "Metal head" @ 2.40m please ?

[@Leo_Vulkan]

Great work Digital Stereophony. Would be great if you could measure the Edifier S360DB. A 2.1 with ribbbon twetter and improved electronics over the S350DB looks like a real killer at the 399$ price point.

[@johnsweda2999]

Tannoy sound closer to the original more together keeping it all together krk sounded ethereal bit lost in their presentation

[@jenshuxley]

ok i hear again and again. Calibratet Headphone, EQ and 6db low shelf on 250hz, resault = -5 @50hz -6 @60hz, -4@100hz, -3 @250hz = KRK WIN Save the Studio Monitor Game and is Overall the better Studio Monitor. Highs have more Detail, better liniear Frequency Respone, the Sound is wider, Tannoy have coax but Rooms and Halls Sounds not better as on KRK, somtimes sounds mids/highmids muddy (1-2khz dip, e-guitar on metal track use this range a loot) and a overall better performance make this competition Wins KRK. Thx für test. My personal Budget King is KRK and Mackie 524, next is Focal Alpha 50.

[@nonenothing4412]

What dac using do you are?

[@GauravGupta]

Can you review the Jbl nano k4?

[@laganplay8169]

Compare krk rp8 g4 with some similar ones

[@vikplevnes736]

hmmmm I'm torn between these 2....anyone heard both in person? I wonder if the bass on the Tannoy is close to the KRKs, anyone?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

KRK has better bass response and overall sound quality. I would recommend it over Tannoy

[@johnlane2395]

I have listened to them both, I bought the gold 8s

[@kumareshhalder4214]

Krk rokit g5 am using its superb and also behringer truth & presonus eris e66 now target adam ax4/ tannoy gold

[@robtechrecords377]

Can you do a Tannoy Gold 8 vs Tannoy Gold 7?

[@18CC]

they are the same, just some lower bass in 8.

[@okangon7100]

tannoy sounds good, if a little tubby and murky in low mids

[@ThePenfold]

Are the Tannoy good for guitar playing/backing track and music listening in a non treated room?

[@jonathane40]

I have the same question.

[@studioengine1630]

Mackie mr 524 vs Tannoy Gold 5, please)

[@gfbprod.2997]

I would like to see that aswell

[@mikul91]

Fluid Audio FX80 vs Tannoy Gold 8 Please

[@stevenaustin4591]

they both sound good but KRK's win in my book :)

[@sheenodj]

Wow so close!

[@slayemgaming]

KRK more open and neutral/accurate.

[@pablokoelo4549]

yeee more smile of disco

[@smaganas]

KRK a bit crisper brighter but may not be an all day listen. Long sessions TANNOY short session KRK

[@ragecandy]

Any recommendations for something that sounds kinda like Iloud micro but with less bass distortion under $500? I was using ilouds and sold them cause of that, I'm on S2000pros right now but I feel mids were so much better on the ilouds, plus you know size...

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Try Eve Audio SC203

[@ragecandy]

@@DSAUDIOreview update lol, so I ended up paying the ass in taxes and shipping but I finally imported the vanatoo t0 and man they're good, you should ask them if they can ship you one since you're a reviewer, cause at least going by memory they're waaay more impressive than the ilouds, not as flat in the mids but daamn

[@jenshuxley]

i like both speaker, for me tannoy more for enjoy listen experience and krk for produce/mixing that shit ^^ krk is more monitor and tannoy a little bit more hifi speaker. i choice both xD

[@aces3261]

Did u hear them in person?

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

It would be great if you can audio demo of JBL705P and if you do the comparison with Genelec/Focal and Adams then it’s really interesting. I am looking to buy JBL705P but i haven’t listen the sound of JBL705P but specification of JBL is interesting. I don’t why there’s no any demo and other comparison videos and reviews. It’s a expensive monitor but I am getting a really low price then a USD & now I am seriously confused because still it’s a big amount to spend. Please help if you have any idea about JBL705P. Thank you so much...I love the a Tannoy it’s has good body/Fat and complete sound. 😊

[@kesamek8537]

Would prefer the KRK to mix on, the Metal Head track shows why.

[@tillnewman830]

both models are good, of course a little better but not for the price

[@sirjared21]

Tannoy sounds more full-bodied with better bass response, but the highs sound veiled on some songs when compared to the Rokit. Honestly wouldn't pick either one.

[@Zack-p38]

Tannoy is my idol 🥰

[@Zack-p38]

@@polger1739 I don't have friends, I got family😁

[@NetGod2012]

Gold 5 更好 G4 下盘有所欠缺 导致显得高频过多了

[@sean8553]

Tannoy, all day.

[@ramblr78]

Krk more neutral for mix, g4 is the real deal.

[@Sochi055]

Tannoy дороже звучит

[@24idom]

Tannoy!

[@GAhead7]

Tannoy sound better.

[@VinnieMoore1986]

KRK🎵🎸👋👋👋

[@Sochi055]

KRK информативнее звучит

[@alexbilai]

Не согласен ! Танной ядреней по средним и низам. Крк середина сильно выпячена по мне

[@sanjayrhythm]

Best spekar

[@Netzwerkerking.U-BLIZZZERT0410]

Krk 1 goldi 0

[@thethiagosc]

tannoy eats the KRK

[@TV-xl5tn]

TANNOY Gold 5 > ROKIT 5

[@istoriizahara]

it is not, look at the graph kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrPl2moobuUmc0t\u003d728

[@ChrisBessy]

@@istoriizahara yes .... i see here how the RP5 G4 is flat ....

[@Roman_Gorelov]

@@istoriizahara This is a graph of his room

[@ghawk78]

정연쑤 TV I agree. However, the purpose of studio monitors, generally, is to get a mix that sounds good on a variety of equipment. The Yamaha NS-10M's have mixed some of the world's greatest music and they don't sound very good. If you could get the music to sound as good as possible on them then it would sound great on good equipment. The Tannoys sound less shouty in the midrange, to me. For listening, I'd definitely choose the Tannoy if I had to pick from this demonstration (which is excellent, btw).

[@sergeysmelnik]

You cant forget that youre not just listening to the frequency response youre also listening to the individual drivers. A soft dome and metal dome tweeter may have the same response but will sound different simply because of the material theyre made of. The krks use a kevlar tweeter which sounds similar to a standard soft dome and the tannoys use basically a horn loaded titanium dome. Also one is coaxial and one is not and sitting close to the speakers the tannoys will have a better sound stage. The biggest issue with the tannoys is that peak around 1.8khz. Anyone doing any serious mixing should be using REW anyways to fix any major imbalances. Peaks are always easier to fix than dips and I would cure that on the tannoys very easily. Also if you hate massive self noise hiss then the krks will never make you happy. These new class d amps are ultra noisy. The tannoys us class ab.

[@rdolle990]

Tannoy for mixing? Not so much.....

[@ghawk78]

I did quite a bit of studio work in several studios in the 90's. One studio that I worked in had Tannoys and several had NS-10M's. I loved to hear the playback on the Tannoys but it always sounded ho-hum on the Yamahas. That being said, the Yamahas were the monitor of choice for some of the best studios in the world. Either way, the music always came out good.

[@ChrisBessy]

@@ghawk78 thus the tannoy for a little studio it's good ?

[@DJMikeron]

Good monitors demo with disgusting music