BEST BUDGET HOME STUDIO MONITORS 2021 | Kali Audio LP6 & IN8
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Kali Audio is making the BEST BUDGET HOME STUDIO MONITORS on the market.
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Looking for new monitors for your home studio on a budget? These are the best you'll find. Kali Audio offers a range of affordable studio monitors that are unbeatable.
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Background
04:08 - Kali Audio LP-6
11:20 - Kali Audio IN-8
19:00 - Room Measurements
20:34 - Common complaints
21:00 - Conclusion
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You probably notice the monitors are “upside down.” They work perfectly this way! I positioned them that way to get the tweeters at ear level in my setup/desk. It specifically says in the Kali user manual that you can position them in either orientation. Just make sure you don’t position the LP-6’s on their sides. Go to 8:47 in the video to hear my explanation.
Great video and I’d never think to turn the speakers upside down good idea
wooo nice breakdown 😏-- Ima get Kali Audio next time I get speakers 😆
Eyyy thanks!! Glad to hear it :)
Thanks for review. I see the lack of bass and high freqquencies according to measurments in real room despite I have seen review on audiosciencereview on prepared room. I want to choose listening speaker.
Bro I’ve had my Event TRS8 since like 2008 and I’m finally looking to replace them. I’ve been in between the KALI IN8s and the Adam Audio A7Xs. It’s looking more and more like I’m gonna go with the KALIs. Great video, thanks!
:}.yep iam rocking the event tr-5 , must be 20 years old and been used daily.after watching crazy amount of videos reviewing new monitors ive got feeling its going to be hard to find something noticable better for a good price. the events arnt amazing but i dont think they suck so iam arranging a demo/listening with a store to see for myself if theres a noticble step up to the adam a5x, focal 65,kali lp6,in5 etc.iam coming to the conclusion youtube is just a sponsered advert, as i recently bought a daw controller based on youtube recomends and had to return it as it was a very bad product.
Hi Tano, great video, how does the midrange detail on the in-8 compare to the ns -10.
Awesome review just what I needed to make a decision thanks 👍🏽
Eyyy that's what I like to hear it! You won't regret it one bit :D
Did you like it?
my room is 16x11x10..im one year into recording mixing ..is kali lp6 the right size and right equipment for me?
What about a video about your fantastic Audient Nero? :)
I wanted to get focal alphas but now I'm not sure if kali would be a better choice.
Kali in5 is the best budget home studio monitor in my world! Combined with the Adam sub7. Before i had the LP6's... In8's are too noisy. Oh, and i use the in5's horizontally.
Great explanatory video for those Kali! I'm in for the IN9 3 way V2 next week, returning the Focal EVO 65 which I liked them for the tight bass and great stereo image and sweet spot not so impressed with the tweeter that are spitting out some kind of harshness after playing for awhile, not sure why as these monitors are advertised as great smooth top end as well as the incredible bass response and tightness, which I can honestly say-it is an amazing monitor(s) that will offer lotta bass without a "wobbling" woofer. THX! :)
Hi, I would like to buy me a pair of studio speakers mainly for (nearfield) mixing/DJing (mostly Techno, Minimal, Tech-House music and I'm not sure if I should go for the Kali IN-8 Second Wave or the Focal Alpha 65 EVO. Any advice/suggestions please? Thanx..
@@wes7489 hey! I never got the hands on the Kali IN8 as there isn’t any stock in the UK so right now I’m trying the Presonus E. XT7 and so far I really like those monitors the bass is there and tight similar to the Focal EVO 65 and top end smooth and surprisingly very reviling and great stereo image. So my take is if you’ll need monitors for both producing and djing I’ll go for the Presonus XT 7 or the big boy 8”
Otherwise the Focal EVO 65 a bit more pricey than the Presonus XT but good monitors. Hopefully I was able to give you a positive suggestion. ;)
@@djalexia Thanx for your input! ;-)
@@djalexia I'm in between PreSonus E8 Eris XT / Kali IN-8 V2 / Focal Alpha 65 EVO / Focal Alpha 80
@@wes7489 for what I can tell, the E XT8 or 7 are similar to the Focal EVO the newer model where the mid low are more prominent then the contained and detailed Presonus, i makos curious to hear the Kali IN, both the 5 or 8 . Take in consideration that a mid size room welcome a 7inch monitor for some speakers with a decent bass driver a good tight bass delivery, an 8” woofer could color and overwhelming with bass frequency the small to mid size space. It all comes down to taste. I have a 3 set of monitors, for reference and dj I’ll use a more tight and bass-generous speakers, for mixing and mastering a flat and more surgical set of monitors. If you’re after only to get a first pair speakers I’ll go with the Presonus give it a try as I also was hesitant about it but after trying Focal EVO 65 I must say that the XT7 are doing justice for half of the price. Try them both or all three and then see/hear what’s suits you better for what your needs are. I am draw to the Focal EVO thou but there’s a sibilant and sort of annoying resonance with its tweeter that forced me to return them, despite I miss the tight bass and fast transient that are deliver which IMHO its the strength of the Focal EVO ( the entry level). Oh, remember you’ll have all kinds of adjustments with the Presonus especially the mid frequency something that is hard to find on entry level monitors.
I'm looking to build two systems. One, a stereo system with a large amp and pre-amp, separate passive speakers, turntable, etc. The system I'm building here will have a Schitt pre-amp and DAK, and active speakers. That is where I am confused about monitors vs. non-monitors. It looks like some speakers are called monitors but sold as a pair with only one amp in the speakers (Swan) then there are monitors like the Kali's where you buy one speaker at a time and each on has an amp. The purpose of both systems I am building is to play music and I have little interest in headphones. Are Kali's for music?
I know this is a late comment but Kalis are definitely lovely listening speakers.
I have both lp6 and lp8, do you know if we can hang them via wall mount?
Yes you can! If you have a compatible wall mount that’s strong and sturdy, go for it! There are dip switch settings in the back specifically for wall mounting.
These or the Yamaha HS8’s? Was sold on getting the Yamahas but now that these are out..... anyone have experience with both? I know kalis are a decent amount cheaper
I had both in my last studio space. I MUCH prefer the Kali’s. Much tighter bass, more clarity all around. The HS-8’s sounded boomy and muddy in the low end to me. Go with the Kali’s!
what do you think about hs8 vs lp6?
What's your room size?
they do have a decent amount of noise but it hasn't bothered me yet
between kali in-8/5 and focal alpha 65 evo what do you suggest?
Same here..
Ive spent 6 months trying tobdecide between kalis lp6, in5 and dynaudio lyd 5, for medium small home studio. Still doubting!!!!
what did you decide?
@@p2shoeneumann kh120, don't regret but cant compare
Would you recommend the IN8s for a small 12 by 12 bedroom (with a cupboard at one end) and just 3-4 feet distance between the speakers and my ears. Am looking to upgrade from my current Yamaha HS50Ms. Thanks.
Go for it👍🏼
@@GarciaOnThaBeat They be better than the Yamahas?
@@accentontheoff Absolutely, the stereo separation on the Kali‘s is Top of the Top.
Bass response is tight and Overall sound is relatively flat. I recommend them, but make sure to treat your room at least a bit to help the sound get to its max
@@GarciaOnThaBeat Sounds great, thanks!
@Clinton Stewart Adam Audio A77X’s are another League above the Kali’s. Much higher in Build Quality ans Sound.
Ribbon Tweeter gives you a beautiful High End and an extended sweet spot. Bass is quite substantial as it has the two front facing ports but it is still in the realm of giving you a beautiful translation with that typical Adam Sound. I’d go for the A77X’s night and day in this case.
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I am not a professional mixer or anything like that. I just want some good speakers. Should I steer away from studio monitors and look for something else?
Depends what you want it for tbh, there’s many types of speakers out there
@@glockiee6098 I'm looking to build two systems. One, a stereo system with a large amp and pre-amp, separate passive speakers, turntable, etc. The system I'm building here will have a Schitt pre-amp and DAK, and active speakers. That is where I am confused about monitors vs. non-monitors. It looks like some speakers are called monitors but sold as a pair with only on amp in the speakers (Swan) then there are monitors like the Kali's where you buy one speaker at a time and each on has an amp. The purpose of both systems is to play music and I have little interest in headphones. Are Kali's for music?
What desk are you using
Yo! I designed and built my desk myself. Might make a video on it soon!
@@TanoBrock yes please i would love to watch that video your desk build is dope
thoughts on adding a subwoofer to a pair of studio monitors?
I would say it depends on the room and treatment! A subwoofer obviously adds a LOT of bass information to a setup, and that can be problematic in a small and/or untreated room. I have a pretty small mixing room right now, and I find that my 8” IN-8 monitors provide plenty of bass for my needs! I think adding a sub in my room would cause more problems than it would be worth. But if you have a larger room and a good amount of treatment, a subwoofer can be a great addition!
i say its awesome, had 5 inch monitors for years and struggled with low end because 80hz down dropped off like a rocket so had to use headphones to get a sense of the kick/bass/sub etc. recently just got krk s4 10 inch sub and its made a big differnce to enjoyment.was like getting new monitors. ive found it makes all music much bigger,warmer,room filling,. to set the level you can use db levels but ive found reducing that to compensate for my room has helped my mixes alot aswell as made music more enjoyable. :} i now actually enjoy some pop music because its produced and engineered so well it sounds awesome.who would of thought ava max songs has kick ass subs :}
Hello bro what is difference placing them inverted?
yes someone please explain this to me as well.
That's a mistake. The port should be on the bottom.
@@VictorLombardi yeah seen some people say cause of ears being more lined up in the listening position but this whole upside down with these in general is strange since Ive seen it in a few photos in different studios with the in series period. I know u can place them horizontal or verical but upside down. Idk abt that
Its wrong. The crossover means that there are still directional frequencies coming from the woofer. Which means he will literally perceive his mix upside down in the stereo field. I would hate to work on these.
Why are they upside down lol
They work fine upside down! I put them like that to get the tweeters at ear level. It even says in user manual that you can put them in either orientation.
Why are they upside down
I explain in the video!
The IN-series isn't even close to as good as the LP-series speakers. I don't know what Kali was thinking. 🤷♂️
Had both the LP-6 and the IN-5. LP-6 better.
Tano, have you been unbiased as Kali is treating you right? LOL
They're upside down you Muppet
I’m aware! I talk about it in the video :). They work just fine upside down! Gets the tweeters at ear level
@@soulchorea yeah that’s the angle! Tweeters are definitely at ear level when I’m mixing, I’ve done lots of measurements to make sure :)
From where I’m sitting, your tweeters are not at ear level, your woofers are! 🤔
What bout in 5
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