Pin-point imaging and low distortion for serious mixing. The Kali Audio IN-8 V2 is an 8-inch, 3-way powered studio monitor with a coaxial midrange and tweeter. It is made for mixing and mastering engineers and producers who want very precise stereo and immersive imaging.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Professional and project studios, mixing and mastering engineers, film and game audio work, and Dolby Atmos rooms. Kali recommends a listening distance of 0.5 to 4 metres.
Specifications
| Type | Powered 3-way coaxial studio monitor |
|---|---|
| Amplifier | Class D, tri-amped |
| Output Power | 140 W (60 W LF, 40 W mid, 40 W HF) |
| Woofer | 8-inch paper |
| Midrange | 4-inch optimized profile paper |
| Tweeter | 1-inch textile dome |
| Crossover | 280 Hz / 2800 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 37 Hz – 25 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Frequency Range | 45 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Max SPL | 117 dB |
| Recommended Listening Distance | 0.5 – 4 m |
| DSP | Tuning, limiter, crossover, Boundary EQ |
| Height | 45.1 cm |
| Width | 25.4 cm |
| Depth | 28.5 cm |
Good to know
- Kali notes a dip between 8-10 kHz in single-microphone on-axis measurements; it is a measurement artifact and Kali advises not to apply room-correction EQ based on single-point measurements.
- Wall/ceiling mounting is possible with Triad-Orbit mounting plates made for the IN-8 V2.
- Pairs with the Kali WS-12 V2 subwoofer, which was designed for 5.1 systems built on IN-8 speakers.
- Kali offers the IN-8 in black and white.
FAQ
What makes a 3-way coaxial monitor different?
The midrange and tweeter share one acoustic centre, and the woofer crosses over low (280 Hz). Kali says this makes each speaker a point source, so you hear the full stereo picture at the listening position.
IN-5 or IN-8?
The IN-8 has an 8-inch woofer, goes to 37 Hz and 117 dB, and suits up to 4 m. The IN-5 has a 5-inch woofer, goes to 39 Hz and 115 dB, and suits up to 3 m.
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