Watching this from Budapest in Hungary, this is a 5-star review in all aspects. Now, the only difference between G2 and G3 editions of this thing is a very slight change in the front bass port shape and size, very slight. However, the main thing that you did not mention: Rokit RP10-3 Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3 3-ways were all driven by a trio of Class-AB category amps. Whereas all the current Gen 4 Rokits are driven by Class D amps which as more powerful but, of course, are Class D. The enclosure changed quite a bit, and they added DSP with a small LCD screen on the back, like what live sound active speakers also have. In general, Class AB is more pleasing to the ear, but the Class D camp have made great progress. In general, I was told that the Gen 4 RP10-3 "sounds better" than the previous versions. Also you could have mentioned that these are midfield monitors and not nearfield monitors. So, you should never be anything closer than 2 meters from one of them, and personally, I would recommend having them 2.5 to 4.5 meters away. Midfield range, not nearfield. For shorter listening distances, the waves from the 3 drivers will not have a chance to converge, so it will be a mess and headache-inducing. Also, re. the "KRK rap." Well, they have various product & price categories, of course, like most mfrs, with the Rokit series being their entry level. Now, when you move to their topline V-series, particularly to the V8, those you will find in many mid-level music studios. www.krkmusic.com/ www.krkmusic.com/Studio-Monitors/V8 Also check out their new horizontal orientation subwoofers, they have them in 3 sizes: with 8, 10, 12 inch woofer membranes. www.krkmusic.com/Powered-Subwoofer/s12
The 10-3's are exceptional. NOT to be confused with the rest of the 2-way Rokits. Inferior in the midrange to the coaxial Kali IN-8, but they're still excellent and have the low-end and mid-field advantage.
Do want! Im currently running the vxt4 with 10s which sound amazing (I am not mixing only enjoying music) but trying to balance them together is a guessing game. Would love to reference the 10-3.
Great video on details. Really curious how these would sound for audio use. I have a new Bluesound Nodi streamer hooked to a pair of KRK-Rokit 6's that sound great. Only draw back is listening to music at low levels.
Personally, and speaking from experience, I would not sit anywhere closer than 2.5 meters form one of these 3-way Rokit RP10-3s irrespective of volume/SPL settings. And definitely not a single centimeter closer than 2.0 meters.
Thanks for the review AJ. I gathered that you use them mostly for music production purposes however what are your thoughts on using these for home DJ purposes? I’ve been looking for a more “prosumer” kind of monitor / speakers for home DJ’ing. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers.
Oh man!! you CANT go wrong with these for a Home DJ rig.. just turn up the lows, and you're GOOD!! They will give you all the bottom end you need. For studio uses, where things cant be too boomy, I needed to add a sub, as I prefer to leave all settings flat rather than tinker with them. For a DJ though? There's a little more freedom, and you can tweak those settings to taste, and i promise you'll love what you hear.
Have recently purchased these monitors. Was wondering what would be your advise on setting up for dj use. Have read your answer to Robin Ghosh. A step by step in-depth of what exactly to do. As I am not really savvy in monitor setup. Any help greatfully appreciated. Dean..
I thought so too, but for the distance that I used them KRK recommends the tweeters on the 10-3's to be on the inside for "near field" monitoring. If you are doing mid-field monitoring then the tweeters go to the outside.
hello AJ i am using the 10-3 from years may i get to know how to place this monitors perfectly from years and how to caliberate...i dont have any spl meter or rta mics
