KALI AUDIO IN-8 Active coaxial studio monitor 8″ (Piece)

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Project Independence Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed. Performance Power. Detail. Soundstage. The IN-8 Studio Monitor […]

 

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Project Independence

Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed.

Performance

Power. Detail. Soundstage.

The IN-8 Studio Monitor is a speaker like no other. Using the same woofer and tweeter from Kali’s celebrated LP-8, the IN-8 adds a midrange driver that surrounds the tweeter, and acts as its waveguide.

In doing so, both the tweeter and the woofer are unburdened; with a smaller workload, they are able to play more clearly and with less distortion.

The coaxial nature of the midrange and tweeter make the IN-8 an acoustic point source. Off-axis lobing is thereby eliminated, resulting in a stereo soundstage that presents the listener with a hyper-realistic level of detail.

All of this means that the IN-8 is extremely accurate and easy to mix on, and that mixes made on the IN-8 will transfer wonderfully to other systems.

140W Class D Power

37 Hz Lower Frequency Response

< 1.4% System THD 94 dB @ 1M

114 dB Max SPL

Co-Axial Midrange and Tweeter

A three-way with impeccable imaging.

8-Inch Woofer

Powerful, clean bass. Crossed over at 330 Hz to make the IN-8 an acoustic point source.

Low Noise Port Tube

Precisely engineered using airflow simulations for powerful bass without port noise.

We know. We keep harping on about the “hyper-realistic” imaging of the IN-8. What does that mean?

When you listen to a stereo set of speakers, you’re hearing information about where instruments and players were placed when the material was recorded. Even with purely digital material, producers can manipulate physical locations of elements in the mix, and you will hear these on a stereo recording. 

Not only does this allow producers to create interesting spatial effects, but it means that you can work faster and with more confidence. An accurate soundstage lets you “see” each element of the mix in front of you, so you can hear exactly what happens when you make changes.

2-way systems with good waveguides, like Kali’s LP-6 and LP-8, do a good job at conveying this spatial information. However, because the tweeter and woofer on those speakers (and most studio monitors!) are separate, this information gets lost in the space immediately above and below the speaker. This means that at the listening position, you’re not hearing the full stereo picture.

The IN-8 solves this problem. The tweeter and midrange share an acoustic center, and the woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, so the distance between the woofer and midrange is well under a quarter wavelength at the crossover point. This means that the IN-8 is acoustically a point source. As such, it has the same excellent directivity that the LP-6 and LP-8 have at their sides in a full 360 degrees around the speaker. You’re hearing all of the spatial information at the listening position, so the soundstage that you hear will have every detail that’s present in the mix.

The IN-8’s total harmonic distortion is less than 1.4%, which is exceptional. This is the result of unburdening both the woofer and the tweeter, so that both are doing less work. The woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, a full 2.5 octaves lower than on the LP-8.

The tweeter is crossed over at 3000 Hz, nearly an octave higher than on the LP-8. Taking up the space in between in the hero of the IN-8 system: the 4-Inch, profile-optimized midrange driver. This driver has a lot of work to do. In addition to reproducing midrange frequencies, it also acts as the waveguide for the tweeter. This means that the shape needed to be precisely engineered to provide an ideal dispersion characteristic for the tweeter. 

It also means that the midrange needs to stay still. In many other co-axial or concentric systems, high excursion from the larger driver causes intermodulation distortion, and degrades the accuracy of the system. The midrange on the IN-8 is limited to less than 1 millimeter peak excursion, making it acoustically stationary while still providing midrange to keep up with the powerful woofer and tweeter.

Boundary EQ Control

A speaker’s given position in a space can drastically change it’s frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound very different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-treated space. Hard surfaces like walls, desk tops, and recording consoles can change the low end frequency response of the monitor, and degrade the overall clarity of the sound.

Happily, most of the common positions are fairly predictable and easily corrected.

Kali’s team did our Boundary EQ tuning at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, and came up with boundary compensation EQ settings to help you get the optimum sound for where you need to put your speakers.

Combined with the LF and HF trims, this will ensure that the speakers sound their best no matter what room you’re mixing in, or where the speakers are placed.

Easy Connections

The LP-6 and LP-8 both feature balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input.

The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when you’re using consumer devices like a laptop or smartphone’s headphone jack.

Specifications

Powered: Yes
Amp Class: D
Power Config: Tri-Amped
LF Power: 60 W
Mid-Range Power: 40 W
HF Power: 40 W
Total Power: 140 W
LF Driver: 8\” Poly-Coated Paper
Mid-Range Driver: 4\” Optimized Profile Poly-Coated 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: 330 Hz
Mid-Range to HF Crossover: 3000 Hz
Listening Distance: 2.8 Meters
Max SPL: 114 dB
Weight 11.00 kg

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Description
  • Perfect for Home Studios and Multimedia Applications
  • 2-Way Studio Monitors with 2 x 8 Watts Power Output
  • Dedicated Volume, Mic Level, Bass and Treble Controls
  • Powerful 4'' Woofers and High-Resolution 1.5'' Tweeters
  • 1/8'' TRS Stereo and RCA Stereo Input Connectors
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Project Independence

Kali’s IN-8 is one of the most innovative studio monitors ever made. Combining the natural advantages of a 3-way design with hyper-realistic imaging of a co-axial mid-range and tweeter, it offers more transparency, lower distortion, and a soundstage that must be heard to be believed.

Performance

Power. Detail. Soundstage.

The IN-8 Studio Monitor is a speaker like no other. Using the same woofer and tweeter from Kali’s celebrated LP-8, the IN-8 adds a midrange driver that surrounds the tweeter, and acts as its waveguide.

In doing so, both the tweeter and the woofer are unburdened; with a smaller workload, they are able to play more clearly and with less distortion.

The coaxial nature of the midrange and tweeter make the IN-8 an acoustic point source. Off-axis lobing is thereby eliminated, resulting in a stereo soundstage that presents the listener with a hyper-realistic level of detail.

All of this means that the IN-8 is extremely accurate and easy to mix on, and that mixes made on the IN-8 will transfer wonderfully to other systems.

140W Class D Power

37 Hz Lower Frequency Response

< 1.4% System THD 94 dB @ 1M

114 dB Max SPL

Co-Axial Midrange and Tweeter

A three-way with impeccable imaging.

8-Inch Woofer

Powerful, clean bass. Crossed over at 330 Hz to make the IN-8 an acoustic point source.

Low Noise Port Tube

Precisely engineered using airflow simulations for powerful bass without port noise.

We know. We keep harping on about the "hyper-realistic” imaging of the IN-8. What does that mean?

When you listen to a stereo set of speakers, you’re hearing information about where instruments and players were placed when the material was recorded. Even with purely digital material, producers can manipulate physical locations of elements in the mix, and you will hear these on a stereo recording. 

Not only does this allow producers to create interesting spatial effects, but it means that you can work faster and with more confidence. An accurate soundstage lets you "see” each element of the mix in front of you, so you can hear exactly what happens when you make changes.

2-way systems with good waveguides, like Kali’s LP-6 and LP-8, do a good job at conveying this spatial information. However, because the tweeter and woofer on those speakers (and most studio monitors!) are separate, this information gets lost in the space immediately above and below the speaker. This means that at the listening position, you’re not hearing the full stereo picture.

The IN-8 solves this problem. The tweeter and midrange share an acoustic center, and the woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, so the distance between the woofer and midrange is well under a quarter wavelength at the crossover point. This means that the IN-8 is acoustically a point source. As such, it has the same excellent directivity that the LP-6 and LP-8 have at their sides in a full 360 degrees around the speaker. You’re hearing all of the spatial information at the listening position, so the soundstage that you hear will have every detail that’s present in the mix.

The IN-8’s total harmonic distortion is less than 1.4%, which is exceptional. This is the result of unburdening both the woofer and the tweeter, so that both are doing less work. The woofer is crossed over at 330 Hz, a full 2.5 octaves lower than on the LP-8.

The tweeter is crossed over at 3000 Hz, nearly an octave higher than on the LP-8. Taking up the space in between in the hero of the IN-8 system: the 4-Inch, profile-optimized midrange driver. This driver has a lot of work to do. In addition to reproducing midrange frequencies, it also acts as the waveguide for the tweeter. This means that the shape needed to be precisely engineered to provide an ideal dispersion characteristic for the tweeter. 

It also means that the midrange needs to stay still. In many other co-axial or concentric systems, high excursion from the larger driver causes intermodulation distortion, and degrades the accuracy of the system. The midrange on the IN-8 is limited to less than 1 millimeter peak excursion, making it acoustically stationary while still providing midrange to keep up with the powerful woofer and tweeter.

Boundary EQ Control

A speaker’s given position in a space can drastically change it’s frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound very different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-treated space. Hard surfaces like walls, desk tops, and recording consoles can change the low end frequency response of the monitor, and degrade the overall clarity of the sound.

Happily, most of the common positions are fairly predictable and easily corrected.

Kali’s team did our Boundary EQ tuning at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, and came up with boundary compensation EQ settings to help you get the optimum sound for where you need to put your speakers.

Combined with the LF and HF trims, this will ensure that the speakers sound their best no matter what room you’re mixing in, or where the speakers are placed.

Easy Connections

The LP-6 and LP-8 both feature balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input.

The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when you’re using consumer devices like a laptop or smartphone’s headphone jack.

Specifications
Powered: Yes
Amp Class: D
Power Config: Tri-Amped
LF Power: 60 W
Mid-Range Power: 40 W
HF Power: 40 W
Total Power: 140 W
LF Driver: 8\" Poly-Coated Paper
Mid-Range Driver: 4\" Optimized Profile Poly-Coated 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: 330 Hz
Mid-Range to HF Crossover: 3000 Hz
Listening Distance: 2.8 Meters
Max SPL: 114 dB

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S2X

The S2X brings together the virtues of the ʽclassicalʼ 7” woofer and tweeter combination by using ADAM innovative technologies and top-class materials.

The HexaCone 7” woofer is driven by a sophisticated magnet system with a 2” voice coil creating a greater linear excursion. This produces more dynamics than one would assume in a monitor of such small proportions. As a result, in addition to the unsurpassed audio quality of the X-ART and A/B amplifier combination, this monitor surprises the listener with a very powerful, deep, but always tight and precise low end.

 

Review at a glance: "Sonic sensation“

“The ADAM Audio S2X can convince in all areas, concerning the sound as well as the workmanship, and are worth every Euro. […] a no-compromise tool for all who mean serious business, whether in music or postproductions.” (www.96kHz.de, 03/2010)

“We started off with a classical string quartet recording and let´s just say right away that the S2Xs floored us. Several adjectives spring to mind [...] - wide open, transparent, effortless, breathtaking realistic, loud, dynamic, involving... [...] If you close your eyes and continue listening, the S2Xs seem to ‚disappearʽ almost entirely. [...] you gradually become less aware that you´re listening to speakers because they´re like an open window on the music itself. [...] Result: These monitors are up there with the best we´ve tried so far.” (MusicTech, 01/2010)

Woofer
Number1
Basket Ø7.5" (186 mm)
Voice coil Ø2" (50 mm)
Cone materialHexaCone
Tweeter
Number1
TypeX-ART
Diaphragm area4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio4:1
Diaphragm weight0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Woofer1
TypePWM
Amp. power RMS / music250 W / 350 W
Tweeter1
TypeA/B
Amp. power RMS / music50 W / 100 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity (coarse)-20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps)
Input Sensitivity (fine)-1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
EQ 80 Hz0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Low Shelf EQ ±4 dB (1 dB steps)
Tweeter gain±2 dB (0.5 dB steps)
Input connectors
AnalogXLR
Digital (optional)AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock
General data
PanelFront
Frequency response35 Hz - 50 kHz
THD > 80 Hz≤0.8 %
Long term output≥110 dB
Max. peak≥120 dB
Crossover frequencies2200 Hz
Input impedance10 KOhm
Weight23.8 lb (10,8 kg)
Magnetically shieldedOptional
Height x Width x Depth14.5" (370 mm) x 8.5" (220 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
Warranty5 Years
Delivery contents

Power cord, Manual

 

 

    * Active studio monitors with USB audio interface
    * 4.25-inch magnetically shielded, inverted cone, copolymer woofer
    * 1-inch silk dome high frequency driver
    * 2 x 20 watts of internal stereo power
    * Two combination mic and instrument/line inputs
    * Two 1/8-inch stereo headphone outputs with level controls
    * Includes Cakewalk® Sonar LE music production software
    * Mic and instrument/line gain control with clip LED
    * 16-bit 44.1kHz/48kHz
    * Stereo RCA and 1/8-inch aux inputs
    * 2-position switch for no-latency direct stereo and mono monitoring
    * Mix control to balance computer and audio sources
    * USB and speaker cable included


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ADAMs A7 & A7X: the evolution of a legend

The predecessor to the A7X, the A7, became the most famous of all ADAM monitors in a very short time. Not only has it been reviewed over three dozen times with outstanding results, it has also received numerous awards. The A7 quickly gained mass appeal, praised in many of the worldʼs largest internet forums. Still today, the A7 are the reference monitors in many smaller studios.

With the A7X, ADAM Audio proudly presents the evolution of a legend. It takes everything that made the A7 such an outstanding speaker to a new level.

Driver technology

The first aspect that distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has a higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.

The perfect integration with the lower frequencies has been achieved with a newly designed 7” midwoofer. It has been redesigned with a much bigger voice coil (1.5”) and is driven by an amplifier with twice the power compared to its predecessor. This combination produces an amazing sound and pressure levels with an almost distortion-free musical reproduction.

Amplifiers / controls

Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the midwoofer is being driven by a 100W PWM amp. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.

On the rear panel are several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.

Mid-Woofer
Number1
Basket Ø7" (175 mm)
Voice coil Ø1.5" (38 mm)
Cone materialCarbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber
Tweeter
Number1
TypeX-ART
Diaphragm area4 inch² (2420 mm²)
Equiv. Diaphragm Ø2" (56 mm)
Velocity transform ratio4:1
Diaphragm weight0.17 g
Built-in Amplifiers
Mid-Woofer1
TypePWM
Amp. power RMS / music100 W / 150 W
Tweeter1
TypeA/B
Amp. power RMS / music50 W / 75 W
Control panel
Input Sensitivity-∞ to +14 dB
High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz±6 dB
Low Shelf EQ ±6 dB
Tweeter gain±4 dB
Input connectors
AnalogXLR / RCA
General data
Frequency response42 Hz - 50 kHz
THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz≤0.5 %
Long term output≥106 dB
Max. peak≥114 dB
Crossover frequencies2500 Hz
Input impedance30 KOhm
Weight20.3 lb (9,2 kg)
Magnetically shieldedNo
Height x Width x Depth13.5" (337 mm) x 8" (201 mm) x 11" (280 mm)
Warranty5 Years
Delivery contents

Power cord, Manual


 

Behringer MS-16 2x8W 2-Way Active Personal Monitor System The Behringer MS16 Studio Monitors feature an active 2-way design with powerful 4'' woofers and 1.5'' tweeters, powered by two 8 watt amplifiers. Offering two line inputs and a microphone input, the Behringer MS16 monitors are perfect for both home studios and general multimedia applications.

Full Description

Compact and Ideal For Home Studio

The Behringer MS16 Studio Monitors, Pair are the ideal studio monitor for your home studio project. Whether that be mixing, producing, or even listening the MS16 Studio Monitors turn your computer into a personal home studio. Its powerful 4" woofers provide thumping bass, whilst the high resolution tweeters provide clean high frequencies. Also featured are dedicated volume, bass and treble controls for extra flexibility. They also make excellent add-on speakers for electronic keyboards and playing a live performance.

Input Connections

The MS16 Studio Monitors feature multiple input options featuring a 1/8" stereo input for connecting up CD, MD and MP3 players. The dual RCA jacks allow for stereo keyboard modules and tape decks. Furthermore there is a 1/4" inch to allow connections for a dynamic microphone or electric guitar enabling you to sign or play along with prerecorded tracks.

Features

  • Compact stereo speaker system ideally suited for home studios, multimedia applications, keyboard and vocal monitoring, etc.
  • Powerful 4'' woofers and high-resolution tweeters powered by two 8 watt amplifiers
  • Dedicated Volume, Bass and Treble controls for more flexibility
  • Stereo RCA inputs for sound cards, keyboards, etc. that can be used simultaneously with a second stereo source (e. g. CD/MD player) through 1/8'' TRS stereo input
  • Separately adjustable 1/4'' TRS microphone input mixable with stereo inputs for playback and vocal monitoring applications
  • 1/8'' TRS headphone connector with auto-mute loudspeaker function
  • Magnetically shielded for placement near computer monitors
  • Designed and engineered in Germany

Specifications

  • Woofer: 4''
  • Tweeter: 1.5''
  • Output Power: 2 x 8 Watts
  • Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz
  • Speaker Impedance: 4?
  • Input 1:
    • Connector: 1/8'' TRS Stereo
    • Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
  • Input 2:
    • Connector: RCA Stereo
    • Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
  • Mic Input:
    • Connector: 1/4'' TRS
    • Input Level: -50dBm, 50?
  • Dimensions: 9.5'' x 5.5'' x 6'' / 241mm x 140mm x 150mm (H x W x D)
  • Weight: 4kg
 
Ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz with individual frequency diagrams
Built-in 150- and 75-Watt power amps with enormous power reserve
Ultra high-resolution ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
Long-throw 8 ¾" woofer with special polypropylene diaphragm and deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis
Controlled dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot” owing to the unique BEHRINGER wave guide technology
Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions and subwoofer operation
Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
Automatic standby mode (defeatable)
Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
Delivered as "matched pairs” with individual frequency diagrams
Low-vibration and environment-friendly E1 MDF cabinet
Servo-balanced inputs with XLR and ¼” TRS connectors
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Weight11.00 kg11.00 kg4.30 kg10.00 kg4 kg7.50 kg
DimensionsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Additional information
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