Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave White, Pair - Secondhand

Full Description

Unmatched accuracy for consistent results

The Kali Audio IN-8’s coaxial architecture sets it apart from conventional studio monitors. By placing the tweeter and midrange driver at the same acoustic centre, this monitor creates a seamless point source. This design eliminates common stereo dropouts above and below the speaker, giving you a clear and complete stereo picture. The result is an accurate soundstage that allows you to pinpoint the spatial positions of each instrument or effect, helping you work faster with greater precision and confidence. This advanced accuracy means the IN-8 reproduces your mix as intended across a range of listening environments.

Low-distortion sound for true-to-life playback

Each driver in the IN-8 is tuned to handle specific frequencies, keeping distortion to a minimum. The tweeter focuses solely on high frequencies, the woofer covers the bass, and the midrange driver bridges these ranges, preventing overlap and reducing strain on each driver. This focused design ensures that each sound comes through clearly, preserving the details of your mix without unwanted colouration. The profile-optimised 4-inch midrange driver also acts as a waveguide for the tweeter, further enhancing audio clarity by ensuring even dispersion. With these features, the IN-8 offers a faithful, distortion-free listening experience, ideal for critical mixing.

Flexible placement options with boundary EQ

The IN-8’s updated boundary EQ settings make it adaptable to different studio layouts and orientations. You can place it either vertically or horizontally, allowing for versatile setups without sacrificing sound quality. The boundary EQ adjusts the monitor’s output based on its position, maintaining balanced frequencies even in challenging placements.

This flexibility is particularly beneficial for immersive audio configurations, such as Dolby Atmos setups, where accurate placement is key to creating a three-dimensional soundfield. The IN-8’s placement options and adaptable EQ tuning make it a smart choice for diverse studio environments, whether compact or large.

Enhanced build and quieter performance

The latest iteration of the IN-8 includes an improved amplifier platform, cutting self-noise by 12 dB compared to previous models. This advancement ensures that the monitors remain silent when idle, so you only hear the audio you’re working on without interference from the equipment. Additional upgrades include more robust cabinet construction for longevity, and a natural finish on the driver cones, enhancing both durability and efficiency. The lightweight design of the cones increases output while preserving the clarity and detail of your mix. With these updates, the IN-8 is a reliable, quiet companion for both casual and high-stakes mixing projects.

Features

• High accuracy for faithful sound reproduction, ideal for critical audio work across diverse playback systems
• Coincident architecture enhances performance in challenging acoustic environments
• Neutral timbre perception ensures natural sound in most rooms, minimizing need for EQ adjustments
• True stereo soundstage for precise spatial placement and clear instrument localization
• Coaxial design with tweeter and midrange aligned as a point source, offering consistent directivity and spatial detail
• Low distortion with optimized drivers for focused high and low-frequency performance
• Profile-optimized midrange driver provides clarity in mid frequencies and functions as a stable waveguide for the tweeter
• Minimal intermodulation distortion due to limited midrange excursion, maintaining accuracy
• Designed for immersive audio formats, like Dolby Atmos, with accurate 3D sound imaging
• Enhanced 2nd Wave technology in IN-8 and IN-5 models with 12 dB reduction in self-noise, improved distortion control, and increased output
• Quiet operation in idle state, with noise-free performance until audio playback
• Natural finish driver cones for increased efficiency and longevity
• Improved cabinet construction for durable aesthetics and longevity
• Upgraded DSP for refined sound tuning
• New Boundary EQ settings enable flexible horizontal or vertical placement
• Lower input sensitivity by 3 dB for greater output from any input signal

Specifications

• Model: IN-8 v2
• Powered: Yes
• Amp Class: D
• DSP Functions: Loudspeaker Tuning, Limiter, Crossover, Boundary EQ Settings
• Power Config: Tri-Amped
• LF Power: 60 W
• Mid-Range Power: 40 W
• HF Power: 40 W
• Total Power: 140 W
• LF Driver: 8-Inch Paper
• Mid-Range Driver: 4-Inch Optimized Profile Paper
• HF Driver: 1-Inch Textile Dome
• Freq. Response (-10 dB): 37 Hz - 25 kHz
• Freq. Range (±3 dB): 45 Hz - 21 kHz
• LF to Mid-Range Crossover: 280 Hz
• Mid-Range to HF Crossover: 2800 Hz
• Recommended Listening Distance: 0.5 - 4 Meters
• Max SPL: 117 dB
• Height: 17.75 Inches (45.1 cm)
• Depth: 11.25 Inches (28.5 cm)
• Width: 10 Inches (25.4 cm)
• Weight: 23 lbs (10.4 Kg)
• Product Code: IN-8W V2 - EU