I picked up the LP-6 V1 on clearance at $220 a pair... With the Reference Sonarworks, I'm good to go with both my monitors and my Beyer DT770Pro headphones...
Good comparison of strengths and weaknesses. In a small/ bedroom size HT, the 6's would also have the advantage of easier incorporation as a Center channel below the TV or above it in a wall mount setup. Both look like winners.
Wow awesome video dig all the effort and time you put into this how you utilized your garage with all the tools was amazing man thank you for posting 🙏
Hi Erin! Love to hear your subjective impressions and thoughts on use cases. For me, versatility for both making music and listening is a big draw. As is midfield capability.
Another question over all do these come close or even compre in any way to say any of the Adam monitors thank you 🙏 what would you recommend for hip hop recording and play back
Hi Erin, just subscribed ! Would the V2 LP6 or LP8’s be okay for my music room? It’s only about 10ft by 10ft in size… I do not do any recording or mixing, I just want to plug my keyboards into my Soundcraft Mixer (in stereo) then plug the mixer to the speakers… I also listen to UA-cam music and my normal WAVS and MP3’s, I’m asking all this because I just sold my Yamaha HS7’s, my keyboards sounded awful through them! very “mid” sounding and “boxy” My speakers have to go in the corner of my room, around 8 inches from the wall……. My maximum budget is £500 british MAX - any help would be great 👍🏻😊
Thanks for the content. Small item, on the LP8v2 written content, there's a small typo, "The Kali LP-8v2 is the second generation powered 2-way Studio Monitor featuring a 6.5-inch midwoofer...". Likely just an artifact from a LP6v2 copy/paste.
What would be a budget subwoofer you would pair with these speakers? What connection cable would you use for these speakers to get best sound to PC? I have soundcard with RCA and Optiocal in, but I saw the Kali only has RCA and XLR. Should I be using some sort of XLR to RCA connection for best sound, or a USB adapter and bypass the Soundcard? I am using a Titanium x-fi HD Titanium card which was shown to have a decent DAC at its time.
Great looking measurements and amazing value for the price. I'm very interested if the hints from the Hifi Summit are true and they have something more desktop friendly in the works!
Excellent work I always take into account what u say for speakers......I have lp6 S v1 does the subwoofer work with v1s.....greetings from your Greek audience.....peace
What an expected awesome review! Thanks man :) Can I ask what you are using in terms of isolation, like an isoplat or similar? I tend to use 4 squash balls cut in half and MDF cut to shape. Anyway, just a fantastic review and now I am about to order the LP6 :) Well scratch that, where I am in South East Asia they were out of stock so I went for the LP8s :) Still gong for the squash balls though lol
I was wondering, were you able to test them using a passive monitor controller? I have a pair of LP-6v1 and they don't handle the passive controller at all. In a combination the sound is very distorted and I heard that Kali in the V2 have addressed this issue. Thanks.
Hello Erin. First time watching your video reviews. Great job! Liked and Subbed. Couple of questions for you: I had just bought the LP-8 v2 earlier today right before seeing this review. Although I have a smaller room, I do intend on using these for both production and listening to music for enjoyment. I will be doing a fair amount of near-field mixing, but will mostly be listening to music in mid-field and playing games/watching movies. Did I mess up by getting the LP-8s? I am coming from a JBL LSR305 [gen 1] and wanted something louder, bigger and "the next step" up. I hope I made the right decision, although I do have 30 days to return them if the 6s would suit me better. Lastly, I already have a JBL LSR10 sub. The guys at Sweetwater seemed to think that the JBL sub and the Kali monitors would be a good pairing. Do you think they could integrate with well each other? Thanks!!!
Not Erin, but I think we can help. 1. Listen to the LP-8s before you make a decision. I prefer them to the LP-6s, but everyone's ears and rooms are different. If you find them to be too bassy you might want to consider 6s instead. 2. Easy peasy integration with the 310s. Should be an excellent pairing.
What’s the difference between these and the IN series? I have a small room and would be using near field. Which would be best? I was about to get the IN5 but do the LP do the same for less? Thanks.
IN are coaxial for the tweeter/midrange, which is beneficial for near-field (traditional speakers, like the LP speakers, will heavily reduce in output around the crossover frequency when you move a decent deal off-axis vertically, as you should always be around ear level with the tweeter, or at least have it angled & aimed at your ears).
The IN series has 3 speakers and as mentioned the mid and tweeter are coaxial, that means on the same vertical plane so no phase issues. The IN sends specific frequencies ranges to all 3 speakers, so the bass and mid should sound a lot clearer, as the bass in a 2 way system has to strain to reproduce higher frequencies. The IN series also has 3 amps, 1 each dedicated to each speaker. In every way the IN series should be better, clearer and more accurate monitors.
Is it possible to hook up a standard home theatre style subwoofer to speakers like this or is the company made sub the only option? If it is possible, do you then lose the ability to stop the main speakers from playing sub frequencies?
Yeah, an interesting detail. Letting the sub handle the below 80 or even 100 looks like a great idea. Does the speaker "offload" everything on the sub below the cutoff? I would guess so. Is it two subs or one? Being powered speaker the simpler solution would be to have two (?)
@@juanmillaruelo7647 Subwoofers are almost always a good choice where budget and space allow. A lot of pro audio subs (including our own) have a built in crossover that sends high-passed signal to the mains. There are also very good crossovers that you can get for this exact purpose. The answer is yes: this will offload those bass frequencies, reduce system distortion, and raise system output. Depending on your output needs, one sub is probably sufficient.
kef doesnt sound as good as monitoring specially at the diff of price. Hi-fi is way overrated for prices, you can get 500 bucks monitoring that sounds better than some 2k hi fi stuff
@@ErinsAudioCorner Taj is super rad obviously, see his artwork all the time on pinkbike, he also started the fairdale bike brand I believe, and might buy some stuff to hang up as well, you used to ride the earlier version?
First of all big thanks for the content! Any thoughts on how worse would LP-8 be in a smaller room (~2.5x4 meters) for a nearfield use? They are cheaper than PL-6 now in one online shop, so its kinda hard to resist this bargain. Or is it better to pay more and go with LP-6 as they fit the room size better?
"It's already so low relative to the midrange that you still want a subwoofer" - how does that sentence make sense? If it is already "so low", why do you need a sub for?
He means the lower octave are much more quiet then higher octaves because the speakers cant be as loud in volume around 50hz so a sub would extend better down there.
Erin is a really nice and friendly person, i wish more people were like Erin.
yo that was the best comparison ever. no yapping, straigt to the point, 15min of information, no questions left unanswered. Thanks for your work!
Incredibly valuable presentation.
you’re a beast dude - thanks for the effort you put into your videos.
much love!
Hi, I'm curious, do you use any monitors for your production?
I picked up the LP-6 V1 on clearance at $220 a pair... With the Reference Sonarworks, I'm good to go with both my monitors and my Beyer DT770Pro headphones...
Detailed, informative and of cause, most interesting. Thanks for sharing your video , Erin.
Good comparison of strengths and weaknesses. In a small/ bedroom size HT, the 6's would also have the advantage of easier incorporation as a Center channel below the TV or above it in a wall mount setup. Both look like winners.
Very Interesting to cover MACKIE MR624 and MR824 , because these are budget monitors with A/B amplifier
An excellent video as always. I would love to see a version of this with the new IN speakers.
Similar outcome. I have the IN-8, IN-8 V2, and IN-5.
The IN-8 v2 has slightly more extension and a bit more output. That's it.
Holy smokes are those huge, I was leaning towards the 8s
id probably dampen the cabinets with rubber mats and perhaps bracing before attemting to mend resonances with eq/software
wierd how the 8" woofer crossover is 300hz higher than the 6.5". normally is the other way around for dispersion reasons.
Wow awesome video dig all the effort and time you put into this how you utilized your garage with all the tools was amazing man thank you for posting 🙏
Hi Erin! Love to hear your subjective impressions and thoughts on use cases. For me, versatility for both making music and listening is a big draw. As is midfield capability.
Watching the klippel make a rotation around a speaker is so satisfying. I need help😅🤣😂
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Another question over all do these come close or even compre in any way to say any of the Adam monitors thank you 🙏 what would you recommend for hip hop recording and play back
Really objective analysis. Thanks
Cool Hoffman bike frame!
Hi Erin, just subscribed ! Would the V2 LP6 or LP8’s be okay for my music room? It’s only about 10ft by 10ft in size… I do not do any recording or mixing, I just want to plug my keyboards into my Soundcraft Mixer (in stereo) then plug the mixer to the speakers… I also listen to UA-cam music and my normal WAVS and MP3’s, I’m asking all this because I just sold my Yamaha HS7’s, my keyboards sounded awful through them! very “mid” sounding and “boxy” My speakers have to go in the corner of my room, around 8 inches from the wall……. My maximum budget is £500 british MAX - any help would be great 👍🏻😊
Get which ever is a 3 way.
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend -- thanks for all you do!
Same to you!
Thanks for the content.
Small item, on the LP8v2 written content, there's a small typo, "The Kali LP-8v2 is the second generation powered 2-way Studio Monitor featuring a 6.5-inch midwoofer...". Likely just an artifact from a LP6v2 copy/paste.
What would be a budget subwoofer you would pair with these speakers? What connection cable would you use for these speakers to get best sound to PC? I have soundcard with RCA and Optiocal in, but I saw the Kali only has RCA and XLR. Should I be using some sort of XLR to RCA connection for best sound, or a USB adapter and bypass the Soundcard? I am using a Titanium x-fi HD Titanium card which was shown to have a decent DAC at its time.
Good knowledge. Thx!
In 5 or lp6 ver2? What would you choose?
Great looking measurements and amazing value for the price. I'm very interested if the hints from the Hifi Summit are true and they have something more desktop friendly in the works!
All true.
@@kaliaudio Great news! When?? :)
Excellent work I always take into account what u say for speakers......I have lp6 S v1 does the subwoofer work with v1s.....greetings from your Greek audience.....peace
Yes, the studio subwoofers usually have monitor in and then usually a High Pass output or passthrough output to go to the monitors...
What an expected awesome review! Thanks man :)
Can I ask what you are using in terms of isolation, like an isoplat or similar? I tend to use 4 squash balls cut in half and MDF cut to shape.
Anyway, just a fantastic review and now I am about to order the LP6 :)
Well scratch that, where I am in South East Asia they were out of stock so I went for the LP8s :) Still gong for the squash balls though lol
Is there anyway to use your KLIPPEL to measure the noise floor (hiss without any inputs connected) of powered speakers?
I was wondering, were you able to test them using a passive monitor controller? I have a pair of LP-6v1 and they don't handle the passive controller at all. In a combination the sound is very distorted and I heard that Kali in the V2 have addressed this issue. Thanks.
Hello Erin. First time watching your video reviews. Great job! Liked and Subbed. Couple of questions for you: I had just bought the LP-8 v2 earlier today right before seeing this review. Although I have a smaller room, I do intend on using these for both production and listening to music for enjoyment. I will be doing a fair amount of near-field mixing, but will mostly be listening to music in mid-field and playing games/watching movies. Did I mess up by getting the LP-8s? I am coming from a JBL LSR305 [gen 1] and wanted something louder, bigger and "the next step" up. I hope I made the right decision, although I do have 30 days to return them if the 6s would suit me better. Lastly, I already have a JBL LSR10 sub. The guys at Sweetwater seemed to think that the JBL sub and the Kali monitors would be a good pairing. Do you think they could integrate with well each other? Thanks!!!
Not Erin, but I think we can help.
1. Listen to the LP-8s before you make a decision. I prefer them to the LP-6s, but everyone's ears and rooms are different. If you find them to be too bassy you might want to consider 6s instead.
2. Easy peasy integration with the 310s. Should be an excellent pairing.
How did it work out for you?
@@dgregory4178 Beautifully. Thanks! The 310s and the LP-8s are besties for life!
What’s the difference between these and the IN series? I have a small room and would be using near field. Which would be best? I was about to get the IN5 but do the LP do the same for less? Thanks.
IN are coaxial for the tweeter/midrange, which is beneficial for near-field (traditional speakers, like the LP speakers, will heavily reduce in output around the crossover frequency when you move a decent deal off-axis vertically, as you should always be around ear level with the tweeter, or at least have it angled & aimed at your ears).
@@homeboi808 Thsnks
The IN-5 are a better speaker. Get those.
@@ErinsAudioCorner Thanks
The IN series has 3 speakers and as mentioned the mid and tweeter are coaxial, that means on the same vertical plane so no phase issues. The IN sends specific frequencies ranges to all 3 speakers, so the bass and mid should sound a lot clearer, as the bass in a 2 way system has to strain to reproduce higher frequencies. The IN series also has 3 amps, 1 each dedicated to each speaker. In every way the IN series should be better, clearer and more accurate monitors.
The lp6 gets my choice less energy at the top end should be more enjoyable to listen to compared to the lp8
What about hiss?
Is it possible to hook up a standard home theatre style subwoofer to speakers like this or is the company made sub the only option? If it is possible, do you then lose the ability to stop the main speakers from playing sub frequencies?
Yeah, an interesting detail. Letting the sub handle the below 80 or even 100 looks like a great idea. Does the speaker "offload" everything on the sub below the cutoff? I would guess so. Is it two subs or one? Being powered speaker the simpler solution would be to have two (?)
@@juanmillaruelo7647 Subwoofers are almost always a good choice where budget and space allow. A lot of pro audio subs (including our own) have a built in crossover that sends high-passed signal to the mains. There are also very good crossovers that you can get for this exact purpose. The answer is yes: this will offload those bass frequencies, reduce system distortion, and raise system output. Depending on your output needs, one sub is probably sufficient.
Anyone know how these compare to JBL 305's?
They missed the opportunity to make a coaxial midrange/tweeter with the design look. Been around kef and elac too much lol
kef doesnt sound as good as monitoring specially at the diff of price. Hi-fi is way overrated for prices, you can get 500 bucks monitoring that sounds better than some 2k hi fi stuff
The FR looks GREAT in the LP6, but (to me) the LP8 looks like it has a couple of "niggles".
How do they compare to jbl 305p?
what is the Taj frame story, awesome rider, frame, human, artist....assuming you rode bmx bitd, ride any bikes now?
That’s an update to the original. Kind of a long backstory… maybe I should share it in a video soon.
@@ErinsAudioCorner Taj is super rad obviously, see his artwork all the time on pinkbike, he also started the fairdale bike brand I believe, and might buy some stuff to hang up as well, you used to ride the earlier version?
I'm looking to get the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 3-Way tomorrow.Your thoughts?
Great speaker. If you are already considering it, there's really nothing I need to say to convince you.
if you are married go for the 2 way, if you are single go for the 3-way :)
Question, kali in 8 is 3 way. Kali lp8 is 2 way. But if you connect the ws6.2 with the kali lp8's.. does it become a 3 way audio system?
LP 6 it is then. thankx m8
🙏🙏🙏👍🏻
First of all big thanks for the content!
Any thoughts on how worse would LP-8 be in a smaller room (~2.5x4 meters) for a nearfield use? They are cheaper than PL-6 now in one online shop, so its kinda hard to resist this bargain. Or is it better to pay more and go with LP-6 as they fit the room size better?
I would imagine that room size wouldn't really matter too much so long as you turn the gain down
"It's already so low relative to the midrange that you still want a subwoofer" - how does that sentence make sense? If it is already "so low", why do you need a sub for?
He means the lower octave are much more quiet then higher octaves because the speakers cant be as loud in volume around 50hz so a sub would extend better down there.
How can i use them with a CD player, 2 cassette decks, tuner simultaneously ?
buy a line mixer- rack mounted
@@tvtime1505 thx brother
Those look real damn nice for the price! They mayyyyy even be better value than KRK's.
they may not, they are
@@LaidbackSounds true story
get your daily hiss
That UA-camr thumbnail! 🤣
Just tryin' to be like you. :D ;)
@@ErinsAudioCorner I think Youthman taught you that look
Happy Turkey Day
for an audio channel, you really have to work on better vocal recordings for videos like this. Also that gate is so annoying XD