Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave White

• Active 8" nearfield monitor
• 3-way system with coaxial midrange/tweeter
• low-distortion, transparent sound
• lifelike stereo image
• good localization and depth
• Sophisticated, unique bass reflex system
• innovative boundary EQ for adapting the sound to different studio environments
• extra EQ adjustment available for positioning in the lying position
• Class D amplifier
• 140 watts (60/40/40 watts tri-amped)
• 8" bass driver / 4" mid range driver / 1" Soft Dome tweeter
• Frequency range: 45 Hz - 21kHz @-3dB
• Max. Sound pressure level: 117dB SPL
• Inputs: XLR (+4 dBu), 6.35mm jack (+4 dBu, balanced), RCA (-10dBV)

Coaxial mid-tweeter

Kali Audio presents the IN-8 2nd Wave White, the second generation of its successful 3-way, 8-inch nearfield monitor. It features a coaxial midrange and tweeter along with a sophisticated bass reflex system. Based on the acclaimed LP-8, the speaker uses the same high-performance woofer for powerful bass reproduction. However, instead of the usual tweeter with 3D imaging waveguides, it employs a coaxial 4-inch midrange and tweeter combination.

What does a waveguide do?

The profile-optimized midrange driver also serves as a waveguide, which helps to avoid intermodulation distortion by limiting the peak excursion to 1 mm. This common problem with coaxial systems is thus avoided, resulting in a more harmonious and distortion-free overall picture.

Ideal image of an acoustic point source

The crossover frequency remains at 330 Hz, making the Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave an acoustic point source without phase cancellations on the vertical axis. The result is a consistent dispersion pattern across the entire frequency range, providing excellent depth and precise localization.

Detailed stereo image and room adjustments

The stereo image also benefits from the coaxial design, allowing for a highly detailed mix. A Boundary EQ, known from the LP series, is included as well, enabling easy adaptation of the monitor to different studio environments, just like its sister models. A new setting also allows operation in a horizontal position.