Rokit 8" vs 10"

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Rokit 8" vs 10"
Posted on: 19.12.2011 by Rosina Steinkuehler
Hi All!

For my xmas present this year I am looking at a pair of rokit 8" or 10" speakers.

Does anyone have any experience with both of these speakers?

Currently I have a pair of Alesis 10" Studio Monitors that I absolutely love but will be using these speakers in a alternate location.

So is it worth the extra money to upgrade from 8" rokit's to 10" (3-way)?

Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions!
Karol Mcumber
16.03.2013
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Hi All!

For my xmas present this year I am looking at a pair of rokit 8" or 10" speakers.

Does anyone have any experience with both of these speakers?

Currently I have a pair of Alesis 10" Studio Monitors that I absolutely love but will be using these speakers in a alternate location.

So is it worth the extra money to upgrade from 8" rokit's to 10" (3-way)?

Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions!
I own a pair of the KRK 10-3s. I would have to say that they are NOT worth the extra money compared to the 8s. My friend owns a pair that i have listened to many times. We both believe the 8s have just as much low end AND punch a bit more. The 10-3s are HUGE and heavy so forget using them for near fields unless you have a large sturdy table.
Romelia Stankard
22.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Yeah I bet! What do you believe about the 12" KRK Sub?
Never heard one so I couldn't tell you. I'm sure it's really good it's just a lot of money.
Anissa Perusek
13.06.2013		Question for anyone that comes across this thread. I'm trying to get a pair of Rokits. On Craigslist, some guy is selling a pair of Rokit "CL" 6's. Anyone know if there's a difference between the CL edition?
Alla Bluemke
21.03.2013		I have rokit 8s and don't have a sub. I wish I did for big parties. But Now I have some Mackie SRM 350 PA speakers and those are more then enough for a big party.
Neville Blackinton
21.03.2013		I have the RP-8s with the SW10 sub and I love it!
Mimi Mahaffee
21.03.2013		would go 2 smaller speakers + sub anyday over a floorstander/fullrange.
A few months ago i invested in a quality sub to my hifi/dj speakers and moreover a deeper bass with more control&punch my other speakers or "monitors" produce a less restrained midrange and even better highs.

Definately go for sub, but don't get a fat one with "slow" element, then you will just get booms and no punch!
from what I learned the crossovers for two way speakers can be alot better than if u have a 3 or 4 way speaker in about the same money. Imo you get more for the money if you want good sq with smaller speakers (not talking about computor sattelites).
Nelia Riesland
20.03.2013		Its all about NS-10s!!! Haha jk..I have some Rokit 8s and they sound great compared to the Rokit 10s.
Karol Mcumber
16.03.2013
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Hi All!

For my xmas present this year I am looking at a pair of rokit 8" or 10" speakers.

Does anyone have any experience with both of these speakers?

Currently I have a pair of Alesis 10" Studio Monitors that I absolutely love but will be using these speakers in a alternate location.

So is it worth the extra money to upgrade from 8" rokit's to 10" (3-way)?

Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions!
I own a pair of the KRK 10-3s. I would have to say that they are NOT worth the extra money compared to the 8s. My friend owns a pair that i have listened to many times. We both believe the 8s have just as much low end AND punch a bit more. The 10-3s are HUGE and heavy so forget using them for near fields unless you have a large sturdy table.
Rosina Steinkuehler
22.12.2011		You know what - I am completely wrong. These Rokit 8's sound much better mid and high's than my older Alesis Studio Monitor Twos.

After running each through my old test course which is basically old hip hop and newage I can say that these Rokit 8's are unreal!
Alla Bluemke
22.12.2011		I have rokit 8s and def love them. I need to add my 10s cause its not enough bass for sure.

I actually use some computer speakers as monitors with the sub to get some bass going. Its actually not bad. Its definitely better then no sub at all.
Rosina Steinkuehler
22.12.2011		Speakers somehow last me a long time - for example my Alesis Studio Monitor Two's still sound better than the Rokit's. Hard to imagine but it's true.

With that said I'll spend the extra money for the 12 if it really sounds good. In my experience 10"'s where much tighter the last time I bought speakers

So if it's worth the cash I am game.

Anyone out there heard the 12s?
Romelia Stankard
22.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Yeah I bet! What do you believe about the 12" KRK Sub?
Never heard one so I couldn't tell you. I'm sure it's really good it's just a lot of money.
Rosina Steinkuehler
22.12.2011		Yeah I bet! What do you believe about the 12" KRK Sub?
Romelia Stankard
22.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Yeah I plan on checking out ProAudioStar (calling) after Xmas. Not really in a hurry - this sounds really fracking good... In heaven ATM
Hah just wait until you have the sub, they are nothing on their own.
Rosina Steinkuehler
22.12.2011		Yeah I plan on checking out ProAudioStar (calling) after Xmas. Not really in a hurry - this sounds really fracking good... In heaven ATM
Romelia Stankard
22.12.2011
Originally Posted by djproben
Where? They seem to be 400 everywhere I look.
I had seen a couple on ebay that sold for around there. It's worth asking for a quote from proaudiostar they will definitely do better than 400
Danae Dumler
22.12.2011
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
You can find one for $300 shipped online I'm sure
Where? They seem to be 400 everywhere I look.
Rosina Steinkuehler
22.12.2011		I ended up picking up the 8" Rokit's. Wow do they sound awesome!

For now they are running Parallel to my 12" Cerwin Vega's until the sub arrives.

Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Rosina Steinkuehler
20.12.2011		Oh wow. Nice setup! And thanks for all the advice thus far - its greatly appreciated!
Romelia Stankard
20.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Hah! so should I be getting 2 subs with my 8's? How much better does it sound for EDM (I do dubstep + dnb mostly).
no no

I have a pair of rokkit 8s and sub for production and another set for DJing

http://www.djranking s.com/community /sho...t=41133&page=2
Rosina Steinkuehler
20.12.2011		Hah! so should I be getting 2 subs with my 8's? How much better does it sound for EDM (I do dubstep + dnb mostly).
Romelia Stankard
21.12.2011		I bought both of my 10s subs on craigslist, I believe I paid $150 for the first one a couple years ago and $200 for the second one this weekend.

You can find one for $300 shipped online I'm sure
Rosina Steinkuehler
21.12.2011		Yeah they are equally as expensive here - double the price of the 8's.
Georgianna Eurick
21.12.2011		Holy cow I never thought 10s is so expensive. Ity's about 450
Romelia Stankard
20.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
After consideration I am going with the rokit 8's with a sub. So which sub would you all go with... the rokit 10"?
Yeah it's a pretty sweet studio sub for the money and has great inputs and outputs/ a good built in crossover. On my studio setup I run balanced 1/4" TRS from a Komplete Audio 6 to the sub then XLRs from the sub to each Rokkit 8. Then on my DJ setup I just use all XLRs.

They make some bigger fancier 12" subs but I haven't heard them and didn't have that kind of money. The 10" is more than enough for me.
Rosina Steinkuehler
20.12.2011		After consideration I am going with the rokit 8's with a sub. So which sub would you all go with... the rokit 10"?
Viviana Tarno
20.12.2011		Heard the 8" Rokits once, but also heard lots of monitor speakers which sounded way better than those. Bought myself a pair of M-Audio CX8s, beautiful sound and much better quality than the Rokits imo.

And about the subs: I don't really miss it. The CX8s can reach quite low frequencies, I only tend to miss sub bass at some drum&bass and industrial hardcore tracks, but for house it's perfect already.
Inez Marcinik
20.12.2011		Personally id recommend mackie mr5's or mr8's
Lang Abriel
20.12.2011		From what I have read and heard from many reputable reviews is that the KRK 6s plus a 10 inch KRK sub produces the most realistic sound.

I'm sure the 8's are fine but with a 10" sub there is no real reason to get an 8" monitor.

So basically the ideal setup is krk 10" sub and 6" monitors....but if you have money to blow then got with the JBL 4326p monitors with JBL 4310sp sub...its what i did and I couldn't imagine a better setup.

I also got my speaker setup for right around $600 which is about $1400 below retail :P
Rey Holubar
20.12.2011		I have the Rokit 6"s and am quite happy with the bass out of them. Although I am eying the 10s sub for a bit more "WROOMPF".

scamo
Romelia Stankard
19.12.2011
Originally Posted by sebastiannz
as an aside... i have an 8" kef sub and 2 alesis m1 active 520s (5 "). I'm believeing of upgrading the alesis speakers to rokits, either the 6" ones or the 8". I feel with my current setup the mids are not strong enough.

But I'm wondering if I do this will it mean I don't need a sub anymore? I assume the 8" sub will still sound bassier because a) it's on the floor and b) the box design means it puts out more bass than a combined 8" monitor would.

thoughts?
Yes you will still want the sub with it. Even if it's the same size as the woofer it still probably has a better frequency response and speakers on full range never sound as good as having dedicated subs. Just like how there is a huge difference between a 12" top and a 12" top with a 12" subwoofer (look at the QSC Ksub that has 12" drivers).
Peggy Gabrielson
19.12.2011		as an aside... i have an 8" kef sub and 2 alesis m1 active 520s (5 "). I'm believeing of upgrading the alesis speakers to rokits, either the 6" ones or the 8". I feel with my current setup the mids are not strong enough.

But I'm wondering if I do this will it mean I don't need a sub anymore? I assume the 8" sub will still sound bassier because a) it's on the floor and b) the box design means it puts out more bass than a combined 8" monitor would.

thoughts?
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.12.2011		Well in my case I am used to my 10" Alesis studio monitor two's (http://www.alesis.com/monitor2) that sound absolutely fantastic. I figured the 10" rokits would sound at least comparable.
Darren Teboe
19.12.2011
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
I really don't understand how people are ok without using a subwoofer for DJing and dance music. It just sounds really weak to me and I would rather DJ with computer speakers that have a subwoofer than most smaller affordable monitors without one.
Agreed 100%.
That's part of the reason I can't fathom using anything but home stereo component speakers for DJing. They crank a LOT louder than any studio monitors I've heard, and tend to color the sound a little depending on what kind of amp/receiver is used. I've always gotten more bang (and boom) for my buck with that stuff.

Granted, if space is a concern, component stereo stuff is probably not the best idea.
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.12.2011		OKies! Many thanks!
Romelia Stankard
19.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
I'd like to test them out but my guitarcenter locally does not have the 10's in stock and are not willing to order a pair.

Thanks for the info either way.
Yeah I wouldn't bother with them. Just get the sub and the 8s I have two of these setups and it sounds amazing.
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.12.2011		I'd like to test them out but my guitarcenter locally does not have the 10's in stock and are not willing to order a pair.

Thanks for the info either way.
Romelia Stankard
20.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
OK so go for the 10" KRK + sub?
Well definitely go for the 10s subwoofer but I wouldn't get the 10" RP10-3s.

I would just get the RP8s, the RP10-3s didn't really seem worth it to me for the price and their sheer size but go and test them out.
Rosina Steinkuehler
20.12.2011		OK so go for the 10" KRK's + sub?
Romelia Stankard
20.12.2011
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Hey thanks for the info. I was hoping to get a pair that has decent sub low bass without the need for a added sub. Since I'll be moving these around a bit it would be a little too much to move a sub as well.

What brands did you like 10" wise that you have heard at GuitarCenter?
I wasn't really looking at 10" monitors I was just curious and was very underwhelmed by the RP10-3s for what they are.

Always add a sub, the KRK subs aren't big and the sound quality difference is huge. I just picked up my second KRK 10s sub (I got both of them for $200 on craigslist) so I have one for DJing and one for my studio since I hate using monitors without them.

It doesn't matter if you have 15" woofers, it is still going to sound weak and empty on full range compared to smaller speakers with a subwoofer. No subwoofer means no sub bass.

I really don't understand how people are ok without using a subwoofer for DJing and dance music. It just sounds really weak to me and I would rather DJ with computer speakers that have a subwoofer than most smaller affordable monitors without one.

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