That was such an pleasant video to watch. An honest, positive and relaxed review of a great pair of speakers. The people @kaliaudio are doing a great job und really care about their customers. I had the V1's and the V2s are on the way. I can't wait to get rid of the noise level. Combined with the WS6.2, they make so much fun producing on and even listening to great music! Have a nice day, Matt!
If you make the logo badge out of metal, you could make it a touch mute or power button. Probably using the same microcontroller you used in the V2. One wire
I just bought the LP-6 v1 from guitar center got a deal of 230$ for both. My friend passed the word around that they are extremely great for the money, so I pulled the trigger, and I absolutely love them I will be upgrading to the v2's or even the v3's (if they make them) in the future thanks for the video and I gently caressed the like button
The problem with the v2 is that they don't have a hiss, but they have something worse: low end distortion around 70hz. just got them and noticed it right away, looked it up and tons of people have had the same issue and apparently Kali had them send it to them to do a firmware update to fix the issue, but they should have recalled these to begin with. it's a great monitor, but I'm not happy that I have to return these and figure something else out cause I don't wanna deal with this happening again with another pair.
Thank you for your video and your insights on the three monitors. You mentioned that having three sets of studio monitors might be "very unnecessary". Just a thought: adding a subwoofer could set you up for a fantastic 5.1 surround system with studio-quality sound. 😉
Thank you! Great comparison. I have some LP6s V1 and LOVE them. While I hear do the noise, it has never been an issue. My only gripe is I think they could be louder. I am able to get proper mix volume out of them but it seems like I have to push them to get there. I am using a MultiMAX as my monitor controller and one of the nice things about the MultiMAX is how you can calibrate it so the numbers on the controller correspond to SPL. With the LP6s I have to push it 20 above what the actual SPL is! So 105 = 85 as an example. (Though I don't monitor that loud. Too much for my space.) Thankfully I have them calibrated and they sound great! What I love most about them is how well the mixes I do with them translate to other speakers and environments. They're kind of like NS-10s in that regard. I think there's more detail and clarity than NS-10s though. Are there better monitors out there? Yes but you'll have to pay 10X as much for them.
You're not wrong about the power. I wish all my powered monitors had switches and power lights on the front. Great info here! Nice to meet you. Thanks for sharing! Gonna get me V2's!
Thanks! You did great and I still love V1 and that means everything, because you told what one has and the other does not, and that is missed, and more. OBSERVE!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well, I am happy I found this updated video. I'm on the verge on buying my first set of studio monitors. And the HS7 or HS8 is on my #1 list, so was the Kali... $500 for the Kali and the $1100 for the HS8's is a huge difference! So finding a good comparison video aint easy! Thanks.
Great video - I never knew about the loopback potential, wow. I have the V1 LP-8s. They do have noise, like you said, but it's reduced with proper gain staging. So for anyone who owns V1 Kalis, make sure you're sending a relatively hot (but not overdriven!) signal to the Kalis and then set the volume on the Kalis to the max you'd ever want them. Then turn the volume down a little going in... This way you're not over-amplifying any more noise than necessary. I'll definitely be upgrading the to V2 speakers, eventually... Maybe the IN-8s!
just picked up the V3s... they have the power on the front Kali logo but it doesnt light up... ...wait sorry- i posted this 4 years too soon. I'll follow up when the time is right
Question for a total “newb” when it comes to audio setups- can these speakers be wired together without any type of amp? I’m looking to get a great set of speakers for my game/music room, it would be ideal to run 2 speakers to my PC without having to spend anymore money on anything else.. These speakers are highly recommended from everyone I’ve watched, but I only see input options on the back which confuses me on whether they can be connected together without any other extra equipment
Yes - these are “active” speakers, meaning they have a built in amplifier. You could technically use a 3.5mm cable that splits off to two 1/4” TS cables and connect your PC to the speakers that way (I do something similar for my PC while my Mac is connected with an actual interface). Connecting them this way will give you an unbalanced connection which can be more prone to noise, but it does work. It has only inputs because speakers receive audio. You would be sending audio out from your PC and into the speakers.
@@MattCitrano right I understand the PC is sending the audio out, I guess where I got confused is seeing most powered speakers coming in pairs and are easily connected together but the “light bulb went off” and I know understand that one of the speakers in the set is passive and running off the other speakers amp lol Thanks for the reply though maybe I’ll try that! Here’s my mb output options (it’s a Rog Strix z590a if you’re into PC building lol)- I have about 9 USB A ports, 1 USB C port that’s labeled for audio, and the standard 5 audio jacks (mic, line in/out, rear, sub), so I’m not sure there’s really a way for me to connect them without an interface unless I do what you mentioned.. The mb does have a built in amp (ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP), not sure if that helps my cause in anyway but it does show features that are supposed to help with any “interference”.. I found a USB C- TRS splitter cables, do you think that would work better? Would that make it a balanced connection?
I have a lot more questions or thorough explanation with the loopback aspects of the V1. Planning on getting the v2s this weekend, but i also occasionally stream, but would most likely us the headphones or setup complete different sources for the desktop audio. I’m running Mac. Any info or suggestions would help. Primary use of the speakers would be completely recording studio, mixing, and playback use.
Haha wow! It has been a while since I’ve sat down with Rokits, but they have been lackluster in my experience with previous generations. To be fair, I haven’t sat down with the G4 which I’ve heard is much better than the older ones which were too bass-happy and more for fun than critical listening.
@@MattCitrano haha no way I’m setting up a shower with xlr and all that mess! I have the JBL extreme 2 for that. But I thought your editing was really good!
I have V1 and while I can hear it, it is so faint that it's never been an issue. Whatever you're listening to will drown it out. If you've ever worked with passive monitors, the amps used to power the monitors have a much louder hiss.
That was such an pleasant video to watch. An honest, positive and relaxed review of a great pair of speakers. The people @kaliaudio are doing a great job und really care about their customers.
I had the V1's and the V2s are on the way. I can't wait to get rid of the noise level.
Combined with the WS6.2, they make so much fun producing on and even listening to great music!
Have a nice day, Matt!
We might have a light up logo on the way.
No way!!!! I’m waiting on that version of the LP6
@@tuneunleashed nobody said anything about it being an LP-6...
If you make the logo badge out of metal, you could make it a touch mute or power button. Probably using the same microcontroller you used in the V2. One wire
logo is cool but its perfect how discreet it is right now from the eyes.
This video is legendary. Thanks for the detailed insights!
I just bought the LP-6 v1 from guitar center got a deal of 230$ for both. My friend passed the word around that they are extremely great for the money, so I pulled the trigger, and I absolutely love them I will be upgrading to the v2's or even the v3's (if they make them) in the future thanks for the video and I gently caressed the like button
The problem with the v2 is that they don't have a hiss, but they have something worse: low end distortion around 70hz. just got them and noticed it right away, looked it up and tons of people have had the same issue and apparently Kali had them send it to them to do a firmware update to fix the issue, but they should have recalled these to begin with. it's a great monitor, but I'm not happy that I have to return these and figure something else out cause I don't wanna deal with this happening again with another pair.
And here I was thinking you were going to review the Kali IN-5s... Great content, keep it up!
Thank you! I would love to get my hands on a pair of those or IN8’s eventually too.
Thank you for your video and your insights on the three monitors.
You mentioned that having three sets of studio monitors might be "very unnecessary". Just a thought: adding a subwoofer could set you up for a fantastic 5.1 surround system with studio-quality sound. 😉
Thank you! Great comparison. I have some LP6s V1 and LOVE them. While I hear do the noise, it has never been an issue. My only gripe is I think they could be louder. I am able to get proper mix volume out of them but it seems like I have to push them to get there. I am using a MultiMAX as my monitor controller and one of the nice things about the MultiMAX is how you can calibrate it so the numbers on the controller correspond to SPL. With the LP6s I have to push it 20 above what the actual SPL is! So 105 = 85 as an example. (Though I don't monitor that loud. Too much for my space.) Thankfully I have them calibrated and they sound great! What I love most about them is how well the mixes I do with them translate to other speakers and environments. They're kind of like NS-10s in that regard. I think there's more detail and clarity than NS-10s though. Are there better monitors out there? Yes but you'll have to pay 10X as much for them.
You're not wrong about the power. I wish all my powered monitors had switches and power lights on the front. Great info here! Nice to meet you. Thanks for sharing! Gonna get me V2's!
I love both the V1 and V2. Absolutely agree that the audio quality is stupendously good
Great video mate!
Thanks! You did great and I still love V1 and that means everything, because you told what one has and the other does not, and that is missed, and more. OBSERVE!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
3:01 haha he said matte and his name is Matt
stay tuned until the end for a fun surprise
Well, I am happy I found this updated video. I'm on the verge on buying my first set of studio monitors. And the HS7 or HS8 is on my #1 list, so was the Kali... $500 for the Kali and the $1100 for the HS8's is a huge difference! So finding a good comparison video aint easy! Thanks.
Great video - I never knew about the loopback potential, wow. I have the V1 LP-8s. They do have noise, like you said, but it's reduced with proper gain staging. So for anyone who owns V1 Kalis, make sure you're sending a relatively hot (but not overdriven!) signal to the Kalis and then set the volume on the Kalis to the max you'd ever want them. Then turn the volume down a little going in... This way you're not over-amplifying any more noise than necessary. I'll definitely be upgrading the to V2 speakers, eventually... Maybe the IN-8s!
I have the LP-8 V2 and love them!
Another totally excellent video.
I got the V2s today! They sound great
just picked up the V3s... they have the power on the front Kali logo but it doesnt light up...
...wait sorry- i posted this 4 years too soon. I'll follow up when the time is right
Thank you for the heads up
Question for a total “newb” when it comes to audio setups- can these speakers be wired together without any type of amp? I’m looking to get a great set of speakers for my game/music room, it would be ideal to run 2 speakers to my PC without having to spend anymore money on anything else.. These speakers are highly recommended from everyone I’ve watched, but I only see input options on the back which confuses me on whether they can be connected together without any other extra equipment
Yes - these are “active” speakers, meaning they have a built in amplifier.
You could technically use a 3.5mm cable that splits off to two 1/4” TS cables and connect your PC to the speakers that way (I do something similar for my PC while my Mac is connected with an actual interface).
Connecting them this way will give you an unbalanced connection which can be more prone to noise, but it does work.
It has only inputs because speakers receive audio. You would be sending audio out from your PC and into the speakers.
@@MattCitrano right I understand the PC is sending the audio out, I guess where I got confused is seeing most powered speakers coming in pairs and are easily connected together but the “light bulb went off” and I know understand that one of the speakers in the set is passive and running off the other speakers amp lol
Thanks for the reply though maybe I’ll try that! Here’s my mb output options (it’s a Rog Strix z590a if you’re into PC building lol)- I have about 9 USB A ports, 1 USB C port that’s labeled for audio, and the standard 5 audio jacks (mic, line in/out, rear, sub), so I’m not sure there’s really a way for me to connect them without an interface unless I do what you mentioned.. The mb does have a built in amp (ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP), not sure if that helps my cause in anyway but it does show features that are supposed to help with any “interference”.. I found a USB C- TRS splitter cables, do you think that would work better? Would that make it a balanced connection?
What speaker stands do you use?
Can you mentioned the stands?
I have a lot more questions or thorough explanation with the loopback aspects of the V1. Planning on getting the v2s this weekend, but i also occasionally stream, but would most likely us the headphones or setup complete different sources for the desktop audio. I’m running Mac. Any info or suggestions would help. Primary use of the speakers would be completely recording studio, mixing, and playback use.
Man, you look just like a younger version of me. It's mad 😅On a serious note, these speakers look nice. How do they compare with the Rokit KRK?
Haha wow!
It has been a while since I’ve sat down with Rokits, but they have been lackluster in my experience with previous generations.
To be fair, I haven’t sat down with the G4 which I’ve heard is much better than the older ones which were too bass-happy and more for fun than critical listening.
That's hilarious cause he really is a younger version of me. Just smarterer.
Hello: Do you feel cabinet resonances in Kali, what do you think about a crossover in less than 2k and many music going to the tweeter? Thanks.
I want this but they're so big. Might grab one :c
I've got the V1"s with a MOTU M4 and have never a noise issue. Just lucky I guess.
Lp-6 v2 or lp-8 v2? Room 23m. I can have them for the same amount
Should I sell Yamaha hs5s for them
Personally, if your budget and space allows for it, I would recommend doing so. Or keep both and use the HS5’s for a sick shower system or with a TV.
@@MattCitrano haha no way I’m setting up a shower with xlr and all that mess!
I have the JBL extreme 2 for that.
But I thought your editing was really good!
No hiss on my lp6 from a few years ago.
You have the v1?
I have V1 and while I can hear it, it is so faint that it's never been an issue. Whatever you're listening to will drown it out. If you've ever worked with passive monitors, the amps used to power the monitors have a much louder hiss.
Good and helpful video 👍
Good Job 🙂
you have a constant LF buzzing in the sound
Was this an ASMR video?