Kali Audio LP-6 v2
Kali Audio LP-6 v2
Performance Kali Audio LP-6 v2
Transparency. Readability. Precision.
Kali Audio LP-6 v2 studio monitors are designed so you can hear every detail that's going on in your mix.
This starts with an exceptionally accurate frequency response. Whatever is present in your mix is what you will hear in these monitors. Nothing is boosted or attenuated to hide imperfections or to try to sound more pleasant.
With the Kali Audio LP-6 v2 and LP-8 v2, you can mix with greater confidence, and you can be sure that your mix will translate as best as possible to whatever system the listener uses.
2nd Wave goes even further, using a more powerful DSP for an even flatter frequency response in the high end.
Characteristics
Waveguide with 3-D imaging
Hear three-dimensional sound from a pair of stereo speakers.
Double layer voice coil
Large diameter voice coil provides low distortion and high dynamic range.
Low noise bass reflex port
Precisely engineered with airflow simulation for powerful bass without port noise.
Accuracy of Kali Audio LP-6 v2
LPs have always been praised for their accuracy. The 2nd Wave versions introduce a small but noticeable improvement in this area, especially in the high range.
Power
Kali Audio defines the listening distance as the maximum distance at which the speakers can play continuously at a level of 85 dB while maintaining 20 dB of dynamic headroom.
This means that anywhere within this listening distance, you can listen for long periods at the reference volume, and momentary peaks such as bass drops and explosions will be heard clearly and with minimal distortion. The Kali Audio LP-6 v2 has enough output for most 1-2 person setups, and the LP-8 v2 can easily handle larger setups.
The bass in LP Series monitors is delivered by larger magnets and larger voice coils than comparable speakers on the market. This provides a more accurate bass response that reaches lower, so you can dial in exactly the low-end sound you need. The bass response isn't boosted or exaggerated, so you can be sure you'll hear the bass that's actually in the track.
Protective limiters prevent harmful voltage from reaching the drivers, so there is no risk of damaging these speakers. These have been updated for the 2nd Wave models, allowing for a 3 dB increase in output power.
Both models use 40W of power for a 1" soft dome tweeter. The LP-6 v2 uses 40W for the 6.5-inch woofer and the LP-8 v2 uses 60W for the 8-inch woofer.
Boundary EQ Control
The position of a speaker in space can drastically change its frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound completely different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-prepared space. Hard surfaces such as walls, desk tops and recording consoles can alter the low frequency response of the monitor and degrade the overall sound clarity. Fortunately, most common poses are quite predictable and easy to correct. The Kali Audio team tuned the Boundary EQ at The Village Studios in Los Angeles and developed boundary-compensated EQ settings to help you achieve optimal sound for where you want to place the speakers. For 2nd Wave models, the boundary equalizers have been updated for use with desktop speakers with monitor stands. Combined with the LF and HF switches, this will ensure your speakers sound their best no matter what room you're mixing in or where they're positioned.
Easy connections
The Kali Audio LP-6 v2 and LP-8 v2 feature balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input. The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when using consumer devices such as a laptop or smartphone with a headphone jack.
3-D Imaging Waveguide technology
The waveguide in Lone Pine Series studio monitors ensures that the speaker's directivity is smooth throughout the frequency response. What's more: it is calibrated in such a way that the acoustic power of the speaker helps in accurate sound perception.
In practice, this means that you hear spatial details in the recording, which allow your brain to locate the elements of the recording in the space around you. This gives the speakers a more natural, realistic feel that highlights more details of the material you're working with. This level of detail makes it easier to make critical decisions, as well as making these monitors enjoyable to mix and listen to in general.
Low noise port
Kali Audio engineers wanted to place a port on the front of the LP Series studio monitors so they could be used in small spaces where they would be placed against walls. At the same time, they did not want the noise from the front port to distract from the accuracy of the speaker's sound, so a special front port was developed that does not generate noise.
In most ports, air escapes at different speeds at different points in the opening, creating noisy turbulence. This turbulence may be heard as "gasping" or an audible sound of air coming from the monitor. This sound increases the noise level and obscures low-frequency detail.
The port on the Kali Audio LP-6 v2 is designed so that all air leaves it at the same speed. This helps enhance the speaker's low-frequency response while maintaining clean, tight and noise-free bass.
Technical specifications of Kali Audio LP-6 v2
- Active design: Yes
- Amplifier class: D
- Power Configuration: Bi-Amp
- HF Power: 40W
- LF Power: 40W
- Total power: 80 W
- Tweeter: 1" textile dome
- Woofer: 6.5″, paper optimized
- Crossover: 1500 Hz
- Frequency response (-10 dB): 39 Hz – 25 kHz
- Frequency range (±3 dB): 47 Hz – 21 kHz
- Recommended listening distance: 0.5 – 2.5 m
- Max SPL: 115 dB
- System THD: <3% from 80 Hz to 1.7 kHz <2% above 1.7 kHz (90 dB SPL @1m)
- Unbalanced inputs: 1 x RCA
- Balanced inputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x TRS
- TRS/XLR input sensitivity: 94 dB SPL @1m for +4 dBu input
- RCA input sensitivity: 94 dB SPL @1m for -10 dBV input
- Housing: bass reflex with front port
- Height: 35.9 cm
- Width: 22.2 cm
- Depth: 26 cm
- Product weight: 7.05 kg