Kali Audio

Kali Audio – studio monitoring from California

Kali Audio was founded in 2018 and develops its loudspeakers and audio products in California. One characteristic of the brand is that its individual product families are named after locations in California. The focus is on studio monitors, subwoofers and other solutions for controlled listening. The range extends from relatively compact nearfield monitors for home studios to more sophisticated 3-way systems for professional production environments.

LP Series – 2-way studio monitors for recording and mixing

Project Lone Pine represents the entry point into Kali Audios traditional studio monitors. The current second generation includes the LP-6 V2 and LP-8 V2 with 6.5-inch and 8-inch woofers respectively. Both are active 2-way monitors designed for an accurate assessment of recordings and mixes. Their different sizes allow the monitoring setup to be matched to room size, listening distance and the desired low-frequency extension. The LP-6 V2 is particularly suitable for more compact workspaces, while the larger LP-8 V2 provides greater cone area for correspondingly larger setups.

IN Series – 3-way technology with coincident midrange and tweeter

With Project Independence, Kali Audio takes the concept a step further. The IN-5 and IN-8 V2 are active 3-way systems that combine a separate woofer with a coaxially arranged midrange driver and tweeter. This coincident architecture allows the mid and high frequencies to behave largely like a common acoustic point source. That supports precise spatial imaging and makes it easier to assess positioning, detail and level relationships within a mix. The IN-5 uses a 5-inch woofer, while the IN-8 V2 features an 8-inch woofer for larger listening environments.

SM Series for demanding professional monitoring environments

Project Santa Monica forms Kali Audios higher-positioned studio monitor series. The SM-5 and SM-8 are also designed as 3-way systems and combine the coincident mid/high-frequency arrangement with extensive digital signal processing. Their integrated DSP functions allow the speakers to be adjusted more specifically to the room and their placement. The SM Series is therefore aimed primarily at professional studios and users who want to tailor their monitoring system more precisely to the individual listening position.

LP-UNF and IN-UNF for desktop and ultra-nearfield setups

Not every workspace provides the typical listening distance of a conventional studio. Kali Audio therefore offers dedicated ultra-nearfield systems for very short distances. The LP-UNF is a compact active stereo system with a 2-way design and is particularly suited to desktop workstations. The IN-UNF transfers the Independence concept to a 3-way ultra-nearfield system. Such solutions are useful when monitors need to sit directly at the workstation while controlled stereo imaging remains important for production, editing or mixing.

WS-6.2 and WS-12 V2 subwoofers

For applications where the low-frequency range needs to be evaluated more closely, Kali Audio complements its monitors with subwoofers from Project Watts. The compact WS-6.2 uses two opposing 6.5-inch woofers, making it suitable for studios where available space is limited. The larger WS-12 V2 is designed for applications that require greater low-frequency extension and higher output capability. The right subwoofer depends on room size, the monitors being used, the required working level and the frequency range that needs to be assessed.

Which Kali Audio studio monitor suits your studio?

For a compact home studio or an entry into serious mixing, the LP-6 V2 and LP-8 V2 are natural starting points. Users looking for more precise spatial reproduction from a 3-way design can compare the IN-5 and IN-8 V2. The LP-UNF and IN-UNF are specifically interesting for short listening distances and desktop setups. The SM Series is intended for more demanding professional environments with extended DSP and adjustment requirements. In addition to the series itself, room size, listening distance, placement and the required low-frequency extension should always be considered when choosing a monitor.

Buy Kali Audio at Kirstein

At Kirstein, you can find Kali Audio solutions for different studio environments, from compact desktop setups and home recording to music production and professional monitoring. The combination of different loudspeaker concepts, several monitor sizes and specialised ultra-nearfield and subwoofer solutions makes it possible to select a system that suits the individual workspace. You also benefit from a 3 Year Kirstein Warranty and, when required, knowledgeable specialist advice on studio monitors and studio equipment.