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Kali Audio's IN-8 V2 is a 3-way studio monitor with an 8-inch woofer and a 4-inch midrange with a coaxial 1-inch tweeter. The new 2nd Wave version of the IN-8 uses a new amplifier platform for better signal to noise ratio, and smoother HF response. Improvements have also been made to the transducer cones and the cabinet construction. The unique architecture of the Midrange and Tweeter eliminates off-axis lobing, giving the IN-8 an incredibly accurate, lifelike stereo image. The strength of the stereo image, combined with the clarity of the speakers overall, make it extremely easy to build a complete picture of your mix.

 

The IN-8 V2 allows for 12dB less self-noise than its predicesor, while increasing max SPL by 3dB. The tuning has been refined for smoother HF response and the boundary EQs have been updated to reflect common real-world use cases. Physical improvements include lighter transducer cones for better transient response and upgraded cabinet construction for greater reliability. Off-axis lobing that is unavoidable in a 2-way system is virtually eliminated with the IN-8. Substantial work was done to optimize the mid-range driver not only for its own acoustic performance, but also for its role as the waveguide for the tweeter. The shape is very precise to allow for controlled directivity at mid range to tweeter crossover, ensuring accurate summing both on- and off-axis. Excursion on the midrange is limited to less than 1 mm peak to peak, so that the oscillation of the mid-range does not have a negative effect on the tweeter. On top of this, the IN-8 incorporates all of the benefits of Kali's Lone Pine series monitors. These include optimized woofers for powerful bass, a front-firing port tube and boundary compensation EQs.

Kali Audio IN-8 V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor, White - Single

$399.00Price
  • Coaxial midrange and tweeter

    Speaker acts as an acoustic point source; there is no lobing off-axis

    Highly detailed imaging for highly accurate mixing

    Easy to perceive subtle details; allows users to work with more confidence and more quickly

    No air distortion from the coaxial speakers

    Greater dynamic range

    Low-noise port tube

    Extended bass response

    Port tube does not add to noise floor

    Air leaving the port tube is neither heard nor felt

    Boundary EQ

    Monitors will sound as neutral as possible in a variety of different settings

    Users do not need to buy expensive outboard gear to get their monitors to sound accurate

    Users can mix in rooms that are not ideal mixing environments

    Class-D amplification

    Accurate, clean amplification, reliable power and low heat generation

    Second wave technologies

    12dB lower self-noise and –3dB higher max SPL

    Smoother HF response and new boundary EQ settings

    Upgraded, lighter transducer cones and improved cabinet construction

  • Powered: Yes

    Amplifier class: D

    Power configuration: Tri-amped

    LF power: 60W

    Mid-range power: 40W

    HF power: 40W

    Total power: 140W

    LF driver: 8" Poly-coated paper

    Mid-range driver: 4" optimized profile poly-coated paper

    HF driver: 1" textile dome

    Frequency response: 37Hz–25kHz

    Frequency range: 45Hz–21kHz

    LF to mid-range crossover: 280Hz

    Mid-range to HF crossover: 2800Hz

    SPL: 85dB continuous at 2.8 meters with 20dB headroom

    Max SPL: 117dB

    Inputs

    TRS: 1

    XLR: 1

    RCA: 1

    TRS/XLR input sensitivity: +4dBu

    RCA Input Sensitivity: –10dBV

    HF trim: –2dB, ±0dB, +2dB

    LF trim: –2dB, ±0dB, +2dB

    Dimensions

    Enclosure: Front ported

    Height: 17.75"

    Width 11.25"

    Depth: 10"

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