@larsenjazzmusic I'm late to the party, but thanks for this review. I already use a good subwoofer in my main setup, but was considering the Kali sub for a secondary system. I also have the Kali IN-8v2, but they've now been moved from the studio to my casual listening bedroom setup. Great monitors/speakers in either scenario, and really tough to beat considering the price. Most people don't realize how much a good subwoofer adds to the listening experience when it is properly integrated with the main speakers. But most people have them cranked up way too high. Using the footswitch is a good way to find a good/lifelike balance and know when you've got just enough, or too much. Upright acoustic bass and electric bass guitar as well as kickdrums and toms really come to life (and even the impact of the snare), and injects some of that real world tactile impact experience that is otherwise missing. I'm a drummer/percussionist in addition to playing saxophone and have a home studio as well. For your desktop setup, I think that the smaller IN-5v2 + the Kali subwoofer might have been a more practical setup. I've auditioned the IN-5v2 as well, and surprisingly, they honestly don't give up much at all in regards to low-end extension & precision, and maximum SPL compared to the IN-8. The IN-5v2 are obviously smaller overall and less expensive, so more of that money could go towards the subwoofer. I also wanted to ask what microphones you've preferred for your saxophone recordings??? I'm a fan of some of the better ribbon microphones...Mesanovic Model 2, Samar VL-37a, various RCA/AEA, Coles, etc. I use these for drum O/H and room mics as well. Happy New Year!
Thanks for the comments. For the sax mic, the one I have used the most is the Beyerdynamic m160. Very warm and great rejection. I have also used the sE VR1 a lot. Both are very budget friendly. I would not get the sE VR2. It is an active ribbon and it is just not as flattering.
@@larsenjazzmusic Thank you for the prompt reply and information. 👍 Yes, the Beyerdynamic M160 are fantastic mics. I've used a friend's pair for drum O/H's in the past with excellent results but don't own them. That may have to change in the future... they seem to be fairly versatile. And I've heard good things about several of the sE mics as well, but haven't personally tried any of them yet, so thanks for that. So many great mics these days, and not enough money to buy & try them all, LOL. :/ Cheers
Excellent review! 🎷🎺🎹🥁🎻✨
I really want one for my pair of HS8 monitors.
Thank you
@larsenjazzmusic
I'm late to the party, but thanks for this review. I already use a good subwoofer in my main setup, but was considering the Kali sub for a secondary system.
I also have the Kali IN-8v2, but they've now been moved from the studio to my casual listening bedroom setup. Great monitors/speakers in either scenario, and really tough to beat considering the price.
Most people don't realize how much a good subwoofer adds to the listening experience when it is properly integrated with the main speakers. But most people have them cranked up way too high. Using the footswitch is a good way to find a good/lifelike balance and know when you've got just enough, or too much.
Upright acoustic bass and electric bass guitar as well as kickdrums and toms really come to life (and even the impact of the snare), and injects some of that real world tactile impact experience that is otherwise missing.
I'm a drummer/percussionist in addition to playing saxophone and have a home studio as well. For your desktop setup, I think that the smaller IN-5v2 + the Kali subwoofer might have been a more practical setup.
I've auditioned the IN-5v2 as well, and surprisingly, they honestly don't give up much at all in regards to low-end extension & precision, and maximum SPL compared to the IN-8. The IN-5v2 are obviously smaller overall and less expensive, so more of that money could go towards the subwoofer.
I also wanted to ask what microphones you've preferred for your saxophone recordings???
I'm a fan of some of the better ribbon microphones...Mesanovic Model 2, Samar VL-37a, various RCA/AEA, Coles, etc. I use these for drum O/H and room mics as well.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for the comments. For the sax mic, the one I have used the most is the Beyerdynamic m160. Very warm and great rejection. I have also used the sE VR1 a lot. Both are very budget friendly. I would not get the sE VR2. It is an active ribbon and it is just not as flattering.
@@larsenjazzmusic
Thank you for the prompt reply and information. 👍
Yes, the Beyerdynamic M160 are fantastic mics. I've used a friend's pair for drum O/H's in the past with excellent results but don't own them. That may have to change in the future... they seem to be fairly versatile.
And I've heard good things about several of the sE mics as well, but haven't personally tried any of them yet, so thanks for that.
So many great mics these days, and not enough money to buy & try them all, LOL. :/
Cheers